Fall Open House Set for Oct. 4 at UVa-Wise

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend Fall Open House at The University of Virginia's College at Wise on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Intended to provide students with a glimpse of life at UVA-Wise, Fall Open House includes an academic and activities fair, campus and residence hall tours, a complimentary lunch, and tickets to the Oct. 4 home football game.

Throughout the day, participants will have an opportunity to talk with faculty, staff and current students to learn more about the wide variety of academic, athletic, and social opportunities available at UVA-Wise.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. in Greear Gymnasium followed by a welcome address at 9:30 a.m. by Amelia Harris, associate provost and dean. The Academic and Activities Fair begins at 9:45 a.m.

Students and their families will be treated to a special tailgate picnic lunch at Carl Smith Stadium and will receive tickets to attend the football game. Kickoff time is 1:30 p.m. as the Highland Cavaliers take on Georgetown College.

Pre-registration for Fall Open House is requested. Students may register on line at www.uvawise.edu/admissions. For more information, call (276) 328-0114, toll-free at (888) 282-9324 or contact us via e-mail at admissions@uvawise.edu.

Ranked among the nation's top ten public liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, UVA-Wise offers undergraduate and professional programs in the liberal arts tradition of Thomas Jefferson.