Virginia

Virginia Private College Week

The 2012 Virginia Private College Week will be held July 30-August 4, 2012.  Additional information for the 2012 Virginia Private College Week will be posted here once details are finalized.  The 2012 Virginia Private College Week brochure can be downloaded here.

Save Money

You may be interested in just visiting one or two colleges during the week. However, if you visit three or more participating colleges during Virginia Private College Week, you will receive three application fee waivers.  This means no application fee for three Virginia private colleges of your choice.

Visiting Colleges Is Important

Web sites, brochures, and the recommendations of friends are definitely helpful. However, visiting campuses in person is one of the most important steps in the college search process. 
Which college is the best fit for you? Which college just feels right? 

The Private College Advantage

During Virginia Private College Week, you will learn about the quality and affordability of our colleges. 
 
Private colleges are different from many state universities because of our small classes and the personal attention our students receive from faculty. Our students are engaged in the classroom, involved on campus, mentored by their professors, and prepared for a career or graduate school. 

Details

25 members of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) host two daily  programs for rising juniors (Class of 2014) and seniors (Class of 2013) -- and their families. Prospective transfer students are also invited. The program includes a campus tour and an information session about admissions, financial aid, and academic/extracurricular programs. 
 
On Monday-Friday (July 30 - August 3), there will be a morning (9 am) and afternoon (2 pm) session.* On Saturday, August 4, there will be a morning (9 am) session only. There are colleges with exceptions to this schedule.*
  • Jefferson College of Health Sciences: Mon-Fri only. Closed Saturday.
  • Liberty University: Mon-Fri tours at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Friendly Friday is an all-day event, please call/visit our website for additional details. Saturday tours at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
  • University of Richmond: Mon-Fri sessions at 9:45 am and 2:15 pm. Closed on Saturday.
  • Virginia Union University: Mon-Fri sessions at 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon, and 2:00 pm. Closed on Saturday.
  • Washington and Lee University: Mon-Fri sessions at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm, followed by a campus tour. Additional campus tour offered at 12:15 pm. Closed on Saturday, self-guided campus tour information available outside the Office of Admission.
Do I Need To Register?
No, but we strongly recommend that you contact the colleges you plan to visit. Email addresses and telephone numbers of participating institutions are below.

Here's How You Participate:

1.Decide which colleges you would like to visit.
2.You don't need to register for the event, but we strongly recommend that you contact the colleges you plan to visit. 
3.Organize your travel plans. Driving directions are available on individual college web sites. This is not an organized bus tour.
4.Pick up a passport at the first college you visit.
5.At the end of each tour, the college will stamp the same passport.
6.Mail your passport to CICV (stamped by at least 3 colleges) to receive 3 application fee waivers.   
7.You may use the application fee waivers at any CICV college or university--not necessarily the ones you visited.
8.If you have questions, please contact the CICV at (540) 586-0606.
We look forward to seeing you!!!

Participating Colleges and Universities

  • Averett University
  • Bluefield College
  • Bridgewater College
  • Eastern Mennonite University
  • Emory & Henry College
  • Ferrum College
  • Hampden-Sydney College
  • Hampton University
  • Hollins University
  • Jefferson College of Health Sciences
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg College
  • Mary Baldwin College
  • Marymount University
  • Randolph College
  • Randolph-Macon College
  • Roanoke College
  • Saint Paul's College
  • Shenandoah University
  • Sweet Briar College
  • University of Richmond
  • Virginia Intermont College
  • Virginia Union University
  • Virginia Wesleyan College
  • Washington and Lee University
 
For more information on Virginia 529 College Savings Plans, please visit their website at www.Virginia529.com.