MSOE part of Wisconsin Private College Week
| Published: 07/08/2003 |
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Selecting a college is a big decision for students of all ages. Wisconsin Private College Week, July 7-12, is designed to make the job a little easier.
For the seventh straight year, MSOE, along with all of Wisconsin’s 20 private colleges and universities, will hold “open house” throughout the week-long event, offering guided campus tours and giving students and their families a chance to meet with staff from the admissions and financial aid departments and to visit classrooms, residence halls, and other facilities. And there is an added benefit for students—a waiver of application fees at each campus they visit.
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle has issued a proclamation declaring July 7–12 as Wisconsin Private College Week.
“Wisconsin’s private colleges and universities are committed to making college affordable. The key question everyone should ask is ‘which college or university is best for me?’” said Dr. Rolf Wegenke, president of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the organization sponsoring the event. He noted that more than 80 percent of students attending Wisconsin private colleges and universities receive financial aid so that, for many, out-of-pocket costs are comparable to those experienced by students attending public institutions. Last year Wisconsin’s private colleges and universities awarded over $166 million in privately raised student aid.
“It is no wonder more students are participating every year,” said Dr. Wegenke.