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Advanced Scholars: The University Experience

APRIL 16, 2008
10:00 a.m.—3:15 p.m. (CST)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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 advisor. 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.

Click here to register

Register by April 1, 2008 to allow enough time for details, directions and a parking pass to reach you.

University Experience Agenda
10:00-10:10 a.m.
Official campus welcome
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Online course demonstration—Meet the person on the other end of that Internet connection. See what an online course is like and learn about student success tips from Advanced Scholars faculty.
10:45-11:15 a.m.
Advanced Scholars student panel Q&A—Talk with students who have taken Advanced Scholars courses. Learn what to expect and how to succeed.
11:30-12 p.m.
Navigating a university system—Log-ins, WAM, tuition, textbooks. Never mind the coursework, college can be overwhelming. With a little organization and some insider information you'll be as knowledgeable as a fifth-year senior in no time.
12-12:45 p.m.
LUNCH in Selleck Hall—An all you can eat buffet that takes some self-control if you're going to avoid the freshman fifteen.
1:00-1:30 p.m.
UNL information session—Learn more about the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, what the campus has to offer, and how to prepare for attending college.
1:45–3:00 p.m.

Campus tour—wear comfy shoes and 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?).
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Evaluations & wrap up