Utica University’s Annual Fall Open House allows prospective students and their guests to discover the various opportunities available at the university. Attendees can engage in interactive discussions regarding admissions, financial services, academics and student life.

According to Eric Sykes, Vice President for Enrollment Management, the primary goals of the open house are to inspire and inform the attendees and to make sure they have a clear sense of what it means to be a Pioneer, including all of the opportunities Utica University offers. The open house is an opportunity for prospective students to understand the admissions process and their programs of interest. 

The previous open house on Saturday, Oct. 19, there were nearly 200 students and family members on campus. They had the opportunity to meet with faculty and current students, take tours of the academic spaces and residence halls, visit the dome and experience the dining hall. 

Several information sessions were hosted throughout the day covering different aspects of the Utica experience, from the admissions process to what they need to do to make sure they graduate on time. 

There was a panel session with current students talking about their experiences.

“You can tell the audience perks up when they’re hearing from students in a panel discussion and our students represented us well in terms of describing their experiences including balancing academics and athletics, what they do to decompress on campus, and how they use the resources they have available,” Sykes said. 

Another open house will be held on Monday, Nov. 11. Check-in for students and families starts at 8:15 a.m. with early bird tours heading out at 8:30 a.m., and the program is expected to last until 1:00 p.m., or when the attendees finish with questions. 

There is plenty of available parking at Utica University, and the admissions provide transportation from campus for students who are interested in business to visit the downtown location to find out more about programs that are based there.

“Ideally attendees should walk away with a clear sense of who we are and what we can provide for them. It is really in the small things, like a conversation with a faculty member that make a big difference in getting a student to apply and ultimately enroll,” Sykes said.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected].