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Open House Dates & Events in 2012
Last Update: January 25, 2012

New York State's 100+ independent (private) colleges and universities encourage you to visit. There is no better way to find the college that is right for you. The colleges and universities listed below have scheduled special "Open House" days, weekends or activities. Contact any of the colleges for more details and to make arrangements for your campus visits. You'll find addresses, phone numbers, e-mail and Web links to the campuses in our Campus Profiles.

Tips for Beginning Your College Search

Available Institutions:

Adelphi University
Toll-free 800.ADELPHI or 516.877.3050
E-mail | Web Site

Campus Tours: 

Campus Tours are given daily Monday - Friday at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the Office of Admissions

For more information http://admissions.adelphi.edu/freshmen/visit-campus.php

Barnard College
212.854.2014
E-mail | Web Site

Check for Barnard visits to your high school (http://www.barnard.edu/admiss/visiting/fair.html) and

to visit the College at another time for a tour or interview (http://www.barnard.edu/admiss/visiting/tours.html)

Canisius College
Toll-free 800.843.1517 or 716.888.2200
E-mail | Web Site

Weekday Appointments:
Mon.-Fri. - 11:00 am  (with tours leaving at 11:30 am)

Mon.-Fri. - 2:00 pm (with tours leaving at 2:30 pm)

Cooper Union
212.353.4120
E-mail | Web Site

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art www.cooper.edu

Architecture: To schedule a tour, please call the School of Architecture at 212-353-4220 during the academic year.

Art: Cooper Union actively participates in fairs sponsored by The National Portfolio Day Association (www.npda.org).

For other tour information send an e-mail to admissions@cooper.edu

Cornell University
607.255.5241
E-mail | Web Site

Cornell University conducts campus tours seven days a week all year long without appointment. To learn more about campus visitation options and events, please call us or click here.

Alternatively, find out when Cornell will be in your neighborhood. Click here.

D'Youville College
Toll-free 800.777.3921 or 716.829.7600
E-mail | Web Site

Undergraduate Spring Open House

Saturday, April 14th, 2012
11 AM – 2:30 PM

Registration begins at 10:30am in the College Cente

WEEKDAY INTERVIEWS: 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (campus tours at 10:00am, 12:00am, 2:00am)

Tuesday & Thursday- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (campus tours at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm)

Dowling College
Toll-free 800.DOWLING or 631.244.3030
E-mail | Web Site

Tours are given Monday-Saturday.  To schedule a tour please call 1-800-Dowling

Hartwick College
Toll-free 888.HARTWICK or 607.431.4150
E-mail | Web Site

On-Campus Interview: 

If you'd like to schedule an interview, please note:

Interviews may be scheduled six days a week most of the academic year (excluding Sunday):

Academic Year: Monday-Friday at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.

 

NEW: Hartwick 'at-a-glance' Program
Get a taste for what Hartwick is all about during a quick, half-day visit, offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Learn about admissions and financial aid, tour the campus, and have lunch (on us) in the Commons with Hartwick faculty members.

 9:30 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Overview of Hartwick
11:00 a.m. Campus Tour
12:00 p.m. Lunch in the Commons Dining Hall

Call us at 888-HARTWICK (888-427-8942) or 607-431-4150 to sign up, or submit a visit request online.

 


Hilbert College
Toll-free 800.649.8003 or 716.649.7900 x211
E-mail | Web Site

Visits Monday-Friday, tour times: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3 PM

Spring Open House, Saturday, April 28, 9:30 AM

Iona College
Toll-free 800.231.IONA or 914.633.2502
E-mail | Web Site

Undergraduate Information Sessions and Campus Tours: Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Some Saturday Information Sessions are also available. Please contact (914) 633-2622 or visit www.iona.edu/visit to RSVP for any of these sessions.

 

Graduate Information Sessions at either our Main Campus in New Rochelle, NY or our Rockland Graduate Center: One session each month. To RSVP for any session, please visit www.iona.edu/visit

Iona College Rockland Graduate Center
866.850.IONA or 845.620.1350
E-mail | Web Site

Graduate Information Sessions: One session each month.  To RSVP for any session, please visit http://www.iona.edu/admissions/openhouses.cfm

 

 

Long Island University
Toll-free 800.LIU.PLAN or 718.488.1011
E-mail | Web Site

Brooklyn Campus

Campus Tours

Campus tours are given daily, Mon-Fri at 10am and 2pm at the Office of Admissions. No appointment necessary.

 

Additional events can be found on our website: http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Admissions/Tours-Events/Sessions.aspx Email: admissionsevents@brooklyn.liu.edu

Marymount Manhattan College
Toll-free 800.MARYMOUNT or 212.517.0430
E-mail | Web Site

 Art Portfolio Review Day – Friday, February 17, 2011, at 1 PM
Please join us on one of the Art Portfolio Review Days for consideration for the program and scholarships. Bring your portfolio on the day of the event to meet with the faculty and discuss your creative work.  Students wishing to apply for scholarships in the disciplines of Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Photography should submit a CD with 20 images along with a separate image identification sheet with information on size and medium. Art History majors should submit a 5-7 page research paper on either a specific artist or artistic movement. Recipients of these awards will be notified by the Financial Aid Office in March for Fall entrants, or late November for Spring entrants. If you have any questions about the review expectations itself, please contact Professor Millie Falcaro <http://www.mmm.edu/cgi-bin/MySQLdb?MYSQL_VIEW=/contact/email/view.txt&webid=344> . Otherwise, to register by calling 1-800-MARYMOUNT or online Art Portfolio Review Registration Form <http://www.mmm.edu/FORMfields/forms/art_review_form.php> .


Spring 2012 Open House – Saturday, April 28
Open House allows high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students to tour the campus, visit residence halls, learn about campus life, and obtain financial aid information. Students can also bring in their completed application for an Instant Decision <http://www.mmm.edu/visit/schedule.html#instantdecision> . We encourage students to stay for entire program. Students may participate in instant decision at Open House for an on-the-spot Admission decision. Call 1-800-MARYMOUNT for more details or to register: Open House Registration Form <http://www.mmm.edu/FORMfields/forms/register_for_upcoming_open_house_.php>

 

Nazareth College
Toll-free 800.462.3944 or 585.389.2860
E-mail | Web Site

Campus Tours: Monday-Friday at 10AM, 12 Noon, 2PM

 

Please visit http://admissions.naz.edu/ for more information or call 800-462-3944

New York School of Interior Design
Toll-free 800.33.NYSID or 212.472.1500
E-mail | Web Site

Come and explore the many career opportunities available in the exciting profession of interior design.   Attend an open house and learn about:  Commercial Design, Residential Design, Lighting Design, Sustainable Design, and more.

 

NYSID offers two Bachelor’s programs, four Master’s programs, an Associate’s Degree program, a Basic Certificate program, as well as individual courses and workshops.

Individual information sessions and tours may be scheduled Monday thru Friday at 11 AM and 3 PM.


 

 

New York University
212.998.4500
E-mail | Web Site

NYU hosts numerous Open House programs each fall. These programs offer a wonderful opportunity to visit our campus and receive an in-depth look at what NYU has to offer. In addition to meeting NYU students, deans, and faculty, you will have the opportunity to learn about our academic offerings and student life programs.

 

For more information on Open House Events at New York University, follow the links below.

http://admissions.nyu.edu/explore.nyu/open.house.programs.html

http://events.embark.com/event/nyu/open_house/

Nyack College
Toll-free 800.33.NYACK or 877.626.2236 (NYC)
E-mail | Web Site

Visit Nyack College in one of three exciting ways: A Personal Campus Visit, a Visit Day, or a Visit Weekend.

 

Any of these can be arranged by calling 1-800-33-NYACK. Please schedule your visit as far in advance as possible of the date you would like to visit. You can also register online at http://www.nyack.edu/fcs/visit

 

Would you like to meet an Admissions Counselor? Check out an "Event Near You". Click here to see where Nyack College will be: http://www.nyack.edu/fcs/meet-us/near-you

 

Music: Auditions for the School of Music are held on any weekday by special appointment. Please call 845-675-4MUS



Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
518.276.6216
E-mail | Web Site

Information Sessions and campus tours are available Monday-Friday. Visit http://admissions.rpi.edu/visitrpi/visit_info.html to schedule your visit.


Rochester Institute of Technology
585.475.6631 or TTY admissions phone 585.475.6700
E-mail | Web Site

Weekday group presentations are available on select days in February and April at 10:00am and 2:00pm (with campus tour available), and Individual Counselor Appointments from 9:00am to 3:15pm (with campus tours available).

 

Registration can be done on our Web site: www.admissions.rit.edu

Siena College
Toll-free 888.AT.SIENA or 518.783.2423
E-mail | Web Site

Personal interviews and tours available Monday through Friday. Call 888.AT.SIENA to schedule a convenient day and time.

St. Bonaventure University
Toll-free 800.462.5050 or 716.375.2400
E-mail | Web Site

Regular Campus Visits and Interviews
Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.

Reservations are required for all campus visits. Please let us know of your plans to visit preferably one to two weeks in advance, but a minimum of two business days in advance, so we can make arrangements before you arrive. Please call 1-800-462-5050.

 

St. Francis College
718.489.5200
E-mail | Web Site

Spring Open House
Sunday, March 11, 2012
10am –2pm

Freshmen, Transfers, Adult Learners
Tour the campus; meet with admissions and financial aid representatives and learn about the generous scholarship program; housing opportunities; campus life and explore over 72 majors and programs.

For more information, call 718.489.5200 or email admissions@sfc.edu
www.sfc.edu

St. John Fisher College
Toll-free 800.444.4640 or 585.385.8064
E-mail | Web Site

Saturday, January 21, 2012        1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Winter Open House for High School Juniors and Seniors.  Register on-line!

Saturday Information Sessions    9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Saturday Information Sessions include a one-hour Freshman Admissions presentation and a full campus tour.  Available March 17, March 24, April 14, and April 28.   Register on-line!

Weekday Information Sessions     3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekday Information Sessions include a full campus tour and Freshman Admissions presentation.  Available select Thursdays from January through April. Register on-line!

Presidents’ Week Information Sessions
Information Sessions include a Freshman Admissions presentation and full campus tour.  Offered from February 20st     through February 24th at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Register on-line!

Junior Visit Days
Morning and afternoon Information Sessions and Campus Tours offered during the high school spring break week (April 9 – April 13).  Look for more details on our website!

Campus Tours
Campus Tours are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. and
2 p.m. 


Syracuse University
315.443.3611
E-mail | Web Site

Campus Tours:
Monday-Thursday and select Saturdays
To learn more about campus visitation options, please call us or click here (http://www.syr.edu/futurestudents/undergraduate/visitus/) for our current schedule

Union College
Toll-free 888.843.6688 or 518.388.6112
E-mail | Web Site

Prospective students and their families are invited to join us at one of our open houses to learn more about Union College. Tour the grounds with a student, meet with professors and hear about the admissions and financial aid process from members of the admissions staff.

For information on other opportunities to visit Union College, visit http://www.union.edu/Admissions/visit/index.php


 

University of Rochester
Toll-free 888.822.2256 or 585.275.3221
E-mail | Web Site

Research Rochester (Open House days for prospective students):

Friday, September 30
Monday, October 10
Friday, October 21
Friday, November 1

For more information, visit http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/rr/

Villa Maria College of Buffalo
716.961.1805
E-mail | Web Site

Open Houses 

Saturday, April 28, 2012
10:00 a.m.

Program Exploration and Visit Days
Attend an information session in your area of interest! Please consult the below list for upcoming events. To register online go to
http://www.villa.edu/rsvp.html 

For more information email - admissions@villa.edu or call 716.961.1805

Music Program Exploration Day
Tuesday February 11, 2012; Friday, February 24, 2012
Time: TBA

Art Exploration Day
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: TBA

High School Juniors Program Day
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Time: TBA

Other Events:
Accepted Student Day
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
12:00-4:00 p.m.

 
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