What is it?
Advanced Scholars, a program that allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit, also wants to provide these students with “The University Experience”. Students and their parents/guardians are invited to this one day on-campus visit to learn more about the Advanced Scholars program and how they can prepare now for a smooth transition to college. In the morning students participate in interactive, hands-on activities that will help them prepare for the Advanced Scholars program and their future as a college student. Afternoon sessions allow participants to become familiarized with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, including an informative campus tour and chance to visit with a college adviser. See the agenda below for a complete schedule that will help your student(s) make the leap from high school to college.
Who Should Attend?
Students who have applied to Advanced Scholars, those who are thinking about applying, parents/guardians, and school counselors are all welcome.
APRIL 6, 2009
10:00 a.m.—3:15 p.m. (CST)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
City Campus Union
Register by April 1, 2009 to allow enough time for details, directions and a parking pass to reach you.
University Experience Tentative Agenda
10:00 - 10:10 a.m.
Official Campus Welcome
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.
Faculty Course Demonstration See what an online course is like and learn about student success tips from Advanced Scholars faculty.
10:45 - 10:55 a.m.
Travel to breakout sessions
Breakout Schedule
11:00 - 11:25 a.m.
Student Session - Student Panel Q&A Talk with current and past Advanced Scholars students and learn what to expect and how to succeed.
Parent/Administrator - School Administration Panel Q&A Learn from current partnering high schools on how the Advanced Scholars program works, success tips and how to begin at your school.
11:30 - 11:50 a.m.
Student Session - WAM! Session Navigating the University systemand learning about Log-ins and WAM!. Parent/Administrator – Advanced Scholars Advising & High School Requirements
Learn from the Admissions Office about Advanced Scholars courses and high school admissions requirements, major requirements and how to assist your students in finding the right course.
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
LUNCH in Selleck Hall
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
UNL Admissions Information session Discover what the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus has to offer and how to prepare for attending college.
1:34 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus tour Follow our backward-walking tour guides as they share everything you've ever wondered about campus. (What's a cupola and what's it doing on campus?)
