Open houses to be held for prospective students

With the end of A term approaching, and the "new" freshmen calls not so new anymore, admissions activities for WPI's Class of 2000 are in full swing. The Office of Admissions is currently preparing for two open house programs for prospective students and their parents. The programs are scheduled for Monday, October 9 and Friday, November 10.

These days are designed to give prospective students an opportunity to visit our campus and take a close look at what makes WPI such a unique and special place. Many WPI students, faculty, and staff have volunteered to share their enthusiasm for and experiences at WPI with visiting students and parents.

The activities will begin in Harrington Auditorium with a presentation of the WPI Plan. Visitors will then have a student-conducted tour of the campus along with a presentation on student activities and student life. Following the tour, participants can select to attend various academic department presentations.

The program will also include a luncheon in Harrington Auditorium with music provided by WPI musical groups under the direction of Douglas Weeks. Lunch will conclude with an Admissions and Financial Aid presentation.

The afternoon will consist of options to attend panels concerning cooperative education, career planning and placement and international projects and programs. In addition, visitors may also choose to tour the Wind Tunnel, Chemistry Department, Robotics Lab, Nuclear Reactor, Fuller Laboratories, or VLSI Design facilities, or meet with WPI athletic coaches or ROTC representatives.

The Admissions Office is expecting about 650 students and parents at each program, so they will be very busy days. Don't be surprised if you're stopped on campus and asked for directions or an "insider's view"!

Anyone having questions regarding the programs or desiring to help with the day's activities should please contact Joseph Smith, Associate Director of Admissions.



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