Sept. 29, 2004

Events at NC State University
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NC State to Sponsor University Open House on Oct. 16

What: Open House gives high school students and families, school counselors and teachers an opportunity to visit the North Carolina State University campus and learn about academic programs and student life at the state’s largest public university. About 7,000 people attend annually. Visitors can get information about specific majors, admissions, housing, dining, arts, athletics and more.

Buildings on the main and Centennial campuses will be open to show off student projects, research labs, and special exhibitions and demonstrations. Student groups will perform and entertain the crowd throughout the day.

Who: Hosted by NC State’s Office of Admissions

When: Saturday, Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Campus tours will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run continually, starting from the fountain on the north side of Talley Student Center. Admissions information sessions, scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., will take place at Stewart Theatre in Talley Student Center. Shuttle buses will run between the main campus and Centennial Campus, where the College of Textiles will be open.

Where: Talley Student Center and Carmichael Gymnasium on NC State’s main campus

Cost: Free and open to the public

Contact: For more information about Open House, call the Office of Admissions at 919/515-2434.

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