91短视频 opens its doors during Virginia Private College Week July 27-Aug. 1 to prospective students who want to learn more about academic programs, financial aid and life on campus. Visitors to campus during the week receive an application fee waiver. (Photo by Michael Sheeler)

91短视频 to host Private College Week July 27-Aug. 1

by 91短视频 communications staff

91短视频 (91短视频) is inviting prospective students to discover the educational opportunities available in their own back yard.

91短视频 is among 24 schools participating in the 219th annual Virginia Private College Week, July 27聽鈥� August 1, 2015, sponsored by the聽.

91短视频 is waiving the application fee for all visitors during this week. Additionally, to encourage students to visit various private colleges, those who visit at least three participating institutions during the week will receive three application fee waivers to apply to any three participating CICV colleges.

鈥淲e have had six straight years of undergraduate enrollment growth at 91短视频,鈥� said Director of Admissions Jason Good. 鈥淢ost of this growth has come from high caliber students right here in Virginia.鈥�

91短视频 will offer a campus tour and information sessions about , and , including a discussion of majors and minors and core curriculum. On Monday-Friday (July 27聽鈥� July 31), there will be a morning (9 a.m.) and afternoon (2 p.m.) session. On Saturday, Aug. 1, there will be a morning (9 a.m.) session only.

鈥淰isiting campuses in person is one of the most important steps in the college search process,鈥� explains Robert Lambeth, president of CICV. 鈥淚 want to reassure [parents] that a quality education at a Virginia private college is affordable and within reach.鈥�

CICV was founded in 1971 to promote the interests of nonprofit, independent higher education in Virginia. In 1972, the Council was also instrumental in starting the state鈥檚 Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program, which assists Virginia residents in attending accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Virginia for other than religious training or theological education.

Registering for a visit

To register for Virginia Private College Week at 91短视频, go to or contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-368-2665 or admiss@emu.edu.

For more information about CICV and Virginia Private College Week, including a list of participating colleges and exceptions to this schedule, please visit .