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Admitted students will visit campus Friday

By Anne Krapfl March 28, 2024

The admissions team, undergraduate colleges and student service units are hosting their third spring Admitted Student Day on Friday, March 29 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) for more than 2,000 visitors. The group features students who have been offered admission to Iowa State, some of whom have accepted their offer. Many of them are visiting campus with family members for the first time -- or again -- to decide if Iowa State will be their school.

"A majority of our students will be first-time visitors, which makes help with navigation and wayfinding so impactful," said Brylee Groskreutz, campus visits coordinator in the office of admissions. "We also have many students who are using this experience as a follow-up visit to help make their college decision.

"We want to thank our entire campus community in advance for keeping an eye out for campus visitors Friday and going above and beyond to welcome them to campus."

An Iowa State experience

Admitted student day.

9 a.m. Welcome, Stephens Auditorium 9:30-11 a.m. , College open houses and resource fairs, various locations 11 a.m.-3 p.m. , Breakout sessions, various locations:

• 11-11:45 a.m.
• 12:05-12:50 p.m.
• 1:10-1:55 p.m.
• 2:15-3 p.m.

Admitted Student Day begins at Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center, with check-in and a 9 a.m. welcome. All prospective students have a personalized schedule they selected prior to their visit. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., colleges and student services offices will host open houses at locations around campus. A series of 45-minute breakout information sessions start at 11 a.m. and continue every 65 minutes until 3 p.m. These sessions will provide insight to specific programs and majors, for example aerospace engineering or athletic training, city planning or financial counseling.

Campus walking tours, residence hall open houses and drop-in opportunities at student financial aid, Honors program, study abroad and other offices also will be offered throughout the day.

A few notes:

• A signing day table will be set up in the ISU Book Store (9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) for admitted students who'd like to sign their "certificate of intent" to enroll at Iowa State.
• All visitors will receive complimentary ISU Dining tickets for lunch and may use them between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Seasons Marketplace in the Maple Willow Larch commons, Union Drive Marketplace, Friley Windows or the Memorial Union food court.
• CIT maroon shuttle buses for visiting families will run all day from Stephens Auditorium to the Memorial Union west driveway. Visitors also are encouraged to use the CyRide orange route or walk to navigate central campus.
• Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Soults Family Visitor Center, Memorial Union ground floor, with any last questions before they depart campus. Students who signed their certificate of intent or previously accepted their admission offer can register for new student orientation in June.

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College tour season is about to kick off. Here are 10 tips from college tour guides to have a successful campus visit.

• As spring starts, colleges nationwide will welcome parents and students to tour their campuses. 
• College tour guides want people to arrive on time, ask the right questions, and have fun.
• They also recommend students take the tours on their own, without their parents.

Spring break is right around the corner, and for many high-school students and their parents, that means many will be hitting the road to tour colleges around the country.

To make the most of your visit, Business Insider spoke with college students and tour guides. They know the campuses like the backs of their hands, and they know how to walk backward.

Here are the dos and don'ts of college tours from student guides .

1. Get there with no time to spare, but don't be late.

You won't get points for arriving early, so try to arrive on time. But if you do happen to arrive late , there's no need to worry.

"If something comes up and you are late, ask your guide what you missed once the tour finishes," Skyler Kawecki-Muonio, a senior at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, told BI. "They will happily fill you in."

2. Dress to impress, but don't sacrifice comfort.

It's important to look nice, but you don't have to don a jacket and tie. Tour-goers should put their best foot forward with a sturdy pair of walking shoes , and don't forget to dress for the weather.

"At Fairleigh Dickinson, tours go out rain or shine, so make sure to wear clothes that will keep you warm," Emily Bone, a junior at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, said .

3. Don't forget to sign in, but skip the résumé .

Most schools have a check-in desk where you'll receive a campus map and other literature. But don't bother furnishing schools with your portfolio.

"Students can leave their résumés at home," Henry Millar, a senior at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, said. "Tour guides generally do not have any sway in the admissions process whatsoever, so feel free to save the paper."

4. Pay attention on the tour, but do it solo if possible.

Some schools offer to let parents and kids take separate tours, which has advantages.

"Get excited about your child's potential future in college, but give them some space to see what they think of that school on their own," Nathan Weisbrod, a junior at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, told BI.

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Students can comfortably ask questions without a parent present and compare notes afterward .

5. Ask all your questions, but avoid personal interrogations.

This is the time to inquire about any aspect of campus life , and don't feel shy about speaking up.

"Tour guides love getting questions because it allows us to cater the tour, especially in small groups, toward the needs and interests of the families on that specific tour," Halle Spataro, a senior at Bucknell University, said.

But some topics are off-limits, so don't ask your tour guide about their SAT scores , ACT scores , or what they wrote about in their essay .

6. Speak up, but let the student take the lead.

Parents may be tempted to raise their hands again and again, but this tour is about the student, so there should be space to let them shine.

"Try to take the back seat — or the passenger seat — but refrain from driving all of your child's interactions," Julian Jacklin, a junior at Reed College in Oregon, said. "Students who feel they can own that experience usually ask the most questions and engage with the tour more."

7. Say thanks, but don't leave with questions unanswered.

Maybe your guide didn't hear you, or your kid was reluctant to speak up. You can still get the information you want before leaving.

"There's a lot of information students are getting that day and a lot of excitement with being in a new place, which can make people forget to ask certain questions," Lorenzo Mars, a junior at Pepperdine University in California, said.

Therefore, get your tour guide's email address so that you can follow up .

8. You may know exactly what school is right but keep an open mind.

Don't be surprised if a city-living kid is suddenly intrigued by a small-town setting.

"The college search and college experience are all about getting to know yourself better and growing, so on a tour, students have to trust themselves and their judgment of the 'world' they've just stepped into," Thomas Elias, a senior at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, said .

9. Take in as much as possible, but remember to have fun.

Sure, preparing for the next four years can be scary and stressful. But it's also an exciting milestone, so enjoy the ride.

"These tours serve as great opportunities to learn more about colleges — along with their cities, culture, and people," Connor Gee, a sophomore at the University of Mississippi, said. "Have fun with it!"

10. Weigh the pros and cons of the school, but don't stop there.

Your tour may be over, but you can still learn other ways to immerse yourself in college life .

"See if the school offers additional experiences, like eating in the cafeteria or attending a class," Emily Balda, a senior at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, said. "Consider it 'food for thought.'"

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APU and Seattle University launch new dual MBA – JD program

March 28, 2024

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Alaska Pacific University and Seattle University launch new dual MBA – JD program Open house scheduled for April 4 at 5:30 pm in Anchorage  

Alaska remains the only state without a law school. Alaskans interested in pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.), the professional degree necessary to become a lawyer have had to leave the state to attend an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

A new dual degree program with Alaska Pacific University (APU) and Seattle University (Seattle U) changes that! The APU-Seattle U MBA/JD dual degree provides an accelerated path for both of those graduate degrees. In this program, MBA instruction is provided by APU and J.D. instruction is provided by Seattle U School of Law through flexible part-time hybrid-online delivery. While some travel to Seattle is required, candidates will not need to relocate.

Meet Seattle U Dean and Professor of Law Anthony E. Varona, Seattle U Assistant Dean for Administration and Chief of Staff Colin Watrin, APU Provost Hilton Hallock, and APU MBA Director Lincoln Garrick to learn about the MBA & law school applications, application timelines, what law school life requires and what the Admissions Committee looks for when evaluating a candidate’s application.

What : MBA-JD open house and Seattle U School of Law Alumni Mixer

When : April 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Seattle U Alumni mixer from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where : Alaska Pacific University, Carr-Gottstein Academic Center, The Boardroom

https://www.alaskapacific.edu/history/campus-map/

RSVP : at  www.alaskapacific.edu/visit/MBA-JD-open-house/

Notes : Parking is free; food and drinks are provided during the mixer.

Seattle U law alumni will be available after the open house to share their experiences.  

About Alaska Pacific University Alaska Pacific University provides a world-class, hands-on, culturally responsive educational experience in collaboration with our students, communities and Tribal partners. APU is a fully accredited four-year Alaska Native-serving and Tribally governed University offering academic programs ranging from certificates to a doctoral program. APU continues to add and maintain programs and degrees that serve all Alaskans and attract local, national, and international students and attention.

Learn more at  https://www.alaskapacific.edu/

About Seattle University School of Law Seattle University School of Law is a mission-driven, diverse, and civically engaged law school based in the heart of Seattle. Accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), a national trailblazer in Indigenous law and justice with the Center for Indian Law & Policy and one of the only Native American law journals in the country. The Flex JD provides a flexible format, limited campus visits, renowned faculty and a tradition of excellence, ranked by  U.S. News  among the top 25 national part-time programs.

Learn more at  https://law.seattleu.edu/

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