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Open House Dates & Events in 2008-2009
Last Update: June 10, 2008

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.

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Available Institutions:

Albany College of Pharmacy
Toll-free 888.203.8010 or 518.694.7221
E-mail | Web Site

July 8, 10, 21, 25

August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21

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

Weekday Appointments:
Mon.-Fri. - 9:00am and 9:30am (with tours leaving at 10:00am)
AND
Mon.-Thurs. - 1:30pm and 2:00pm (with tours leaving at 2:30pm)

Cazenovia College
Toll-free 800.654.3210 or 315.655.7208
E-mail | Web Site

Weekly Appointments are available Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

College of Mount Saint Vincent
Toll-free 800.665.CMSV or 718.405.3267
E-mail | Web Site

Junior Information Session:

June 8, 2008

"Mondays at the Mount Programs" (Info Session and Tours)

Mondays: July 14, 21 and August 4 and 11

Concordia College
Toll-free 800.937.2655 or 914.337.9300 x2155
E-mail | Web Site

Open House Events

Jul. 12, 2008

Cooper Union, The
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

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

Fall Open House
Nov. 8: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, call toll-free 800-777-3921, e-mail admissions@dyc.edu or visit www.dyc.edu

Dominican College
Toll-free 866.432.4636 or 845.848.7896
E-mail | Web Site

Tours available Monday through Friday and selected Saturdays. Call in advance so we can make arrangements- toll free 1-844-4DC- INFO or contact us at admissions@dc.edu.

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

Hartwick is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m every weekday all summer, with tours at 10:00 a.m., noon, and 2:00 p.m. During the fall, tours are available every hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interviews are available throughout.

Long Island University

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Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus

1-800-LIU-PLAN or 516-299-2900

www.liu.edu/admissionsevents

To view upcoming admissions events click on the above link or call for more information.

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

Fall 2008 Open House: Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Spring 2009 Open House: Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Click here to register http://www.mmm.edu/contact/indexopenhouse.html

Molloy College
Toll-free 888.4MOLLOY or 516.678.5000 x6230
E-mail | Web Site

Open House:
Nov. 16: 1:00pm
Apr. 26, 2009: 1:00pm

Tour Dates:
June 24: 3:00pm
July 15, 24: 3:00pm
August 12, 21: 3:00pm

Mount Saint Mary College
Toll-free 888.YES.MSMC or 845.569.3248
E-mail | Web Site

Continuing Ed/Graduate Open Houses:
(845-569-3225)

Jun. 10: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Jul. 30: 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sep. 16: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Oct. 15: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
212.261.1508
E-mail | Web Site

Transfer Tuesdays
All campuses, every Tuesday 11:00am-7:00pm

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

Open House:
June 18: noon and 6:00pm
August 20: noon and 6:00pm
November 19: noon and 6:00pm

Nyack College
Toll-free 800.33.NYACK or 845.358.1710 x350
E-mail | Web Site

A Personal Campus Visit can be arranged by calling 1-800-33-NYACK. Campus Tours during the summer may be scheduled daily at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please schedule your visit as far in advance as possible of the date you would like to visit.

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

Roberts Wesleyan College
Toll-free 800.777.4RWC or 585.594.6400
E-mail | Web Site

Preview Days

Apr. 21, 2008

Summer Open House

Jul. 15, 2008

Aug. 12, 2008


Visit www.roberts.edu to sign up for a Preview Day or individual visit!

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

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

We have weekday group presentations from June to December and also 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).

Sage Colleges, The
Toll-free 888.VERY.SAGE or 518.244.2217
E-mail | Web Site

Campus visits are available throughout the summer at Russell Sage from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call the Office of Admission to set up an individual visit.

RSC Transfer Open House - June 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Click here to RSVP

Transfer Open House:

June 11, 2008: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

July 24, 2008: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Transfer Info Session/BBQ)

Sage Colleges, The
Toll-free 888.VERY.SAGE or 518.292.1730
E-mail | Web Site

Campus Visits are available througout the summer at Sage College of Albany. Call the Office of Admission at (518) 292-1730 to set up an individual visit (including portfolio review).

SCA Transfer Open House - June 6: 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.

Click here to RSVP

2007-2008 Events at Sage College of Albany

Transfer Open House/Preview Days:

June 11, 2008: 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.


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

Summer Information Sessions

Summer Information Sessions consist of an overview of the College’s offerings plus Admissions and Financial Aid information for high school juniors and seniors. Campus tours are included.

Wednesdays from July 9– August 20

 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Fridays fom July 11 – August 22

 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Summer Institute

Summer Institute is an excellent opportunity for high school students to get involved in the planning of their academic future. The Admissions staff is sponsoring this free seminar, which is designed to assist motivated students in the college application process. 

Thursdays: July 10, July 17, July 24, August 14 and August 21

 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 12:00 p.m. - Lunch (optional)

 1:00 p.m. - Information Session about Fisher and Campus Tour (optional)

Register on-line for any of these sessions by visiting the link listed above, or register by phone at 800-444-4640. 

St. Lawrence University
Toll-free 800.285.1856 or 315.229.5261
E-mail | Web Site

Friday, August 22
Saturday, September 20
Monday, October 13

Monday, November 10
Saturday, November 15

Students can RSVP by going to http://www.stlawu.edu/admis/visitdays.html

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Toll-free 800.999.STAC or 845.398.4100
E-mail | Web Site

Tours daily Monday-Friday and selected Saturdays. Please call the Admissions Hotline at (845) 398-4100.

Syracuse University
315.443.3611
E-mail | Web Site

Please call (315) 443-3611 to schedule your visit. Go to http://admissions.syr.edu/howtomeetus to learn more about campus visitation options and events.
 
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