UNG campuses open for high school students to explore

For high school juniors and seniors, finding the right university to fit their budget and their future career goals is key. To help students answer questions about which school is right for them, the University of North Georgia (UNG) is hosting its annual Fall Open House in October and November at all five campuses.

"I think the benefit of an open house is you have a lot of resources in one place at one time," UNG Undergraduate Admissions Director Molly Potts said. "You can have all of your questions answered at one place."

Resources available to high school students at the Fall Open House include admissions, financial aid, orientation and transition programs, and transferring to UNG. Other resources available at specific campuses are: housing and the Corps of Cadets on the Dahlonega Campus; dual-enrollment on the Blue Ridge, Cumming and Oconee campuses; and Go Back Move Ahead for returning adult learners on the Gainesville Campus.

 Some campuses will have a session specifically for parents.

“We offer sessions specifically for parents so they can get the basics on what they need to know and have the opportunity to ask the questions they need answered," Potts said. "Quite often parents don’t realize there is a difference between high school students and college students and how involved a parent can or should be."

About 2,000 students are expected to attend the Fall Open House across the five campuses. The times, dates, and places for each are:

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• The Blue Ridge Campus Open House will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 83 Dunbarton Farm Road, Blue Ridge. It will kick off with registration and hors d'oeuvres followed by an opening session and informational sessions, including the Blue Ridge Scholars program and Complete College Georgia.
• The Cumming Campus Open House will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 300 Aquatic Circle, Cumming. It will begin with a university showcase and hors d'oeuvres followed by informational sessions, including one on internal transfers.
• The Dahlonega Campus Open House will be from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Check-in and a welcome ceremony will kick off activities in Memorial Hall Gym. Academic and activities showcases plus informational sessions will run until noon. Guided campus tours by UNG student ambassadors will be from 9:15 a.m. to noon at the Library and Technology Center. Tours leave every 30 minutes, with the last one departing at 11:15 a.m.
• The Gainesville Campus Open House will be from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Hugh Mills Physical Education Center. Student ambassadors will lead campus tours from 9:30-11:30 a.m., with the last tour departing at 11 a.m. Tours leave every 30 minutes. Academic and activities showcases will be from 10-11:45 a.m. and information sessions will take place from 9:30-11 a.m.
• The Oconee Campus Open House will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 1201 Bishop Farms Parkway, Watkinsville. A check-in and welcome session starts at 8:30 a.m. followed by academic and activities showcases plus informational sessions lasting until 11:30 a.m.
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To register for an open house or for more information, visit the UNG website.