Hampton, VA - - On April 1, Hampton University will be hosting its 27th annual High School Day, sponsored by the Office of Admissions. All high school students are invited to come and experience "Real World 2005: Hampton University Edition."
The free all-day affair will be divided into two sessions. Beginning at 9 a.m., both information and question and answer periods will be designated in the areas of the university's seven schools, financial aid, and housing. In the afternoon, prospective students will be entertained by the award-winning marching band, featuring Ebony Fire, the Terpsichorean Dance Company, as well as, the University Jazz Band and choir. Student organization will also conduct brief presentations.
"We invite students and parents to come and experience all the rewarding
activities Hampton University has to offer," said Melinda Gainer, assistant
director of the HU Office of Admissions. "At Hampton University students
receive a well rounded education that prepares them for the 'real world'."
Hampton University is a private, non-profit, co-educational, historically black university. It is located in the southeastern region of Virginia and possesses one of the most exquisite campuses in the nation, with a waterfront and historical landmarks and buildings.
Hampton is comprised of seven schools, the schools of Business, Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts and Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science, the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications and a Graduate College, College of Continuing Education, and the College of Virginia Beach. The University offers 38 bachelor's degree programs, 14 master's degree programs, and the doctoral or professional degree in nursing (Ph.D.), physics (Ph.D.), physical therapy (DPT), and pharmacy (Pharm. D.).
For more information or to pre-register for High School Day, contact Hampton University's Office of Admissions at 757-727-5328 or 800-624-3328, or log on to www.hamptonu.edu/highschoolday.
