What is Virginia Private College Week?
During Virginia Private College Week (VPCW), the twenty-four members of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) host two daily Open House programs for prospective students and their families. The program includes campus tours, financial aid and admissions workshops, and curriculum/program overviews. On July 28 - August 1 (Monday-Friday), there will be a morning (9 a.m.) and afternoon (2 p.m.) session. On August 2 (Saturday), there will be a morning (9 a.m.) session only.
Save Money with Virginia Private College Week!
Virginia private colleges offer students a friendly academic community where teaching comes first and students receive personal attention and mentoring. In addition to visiting excellent private colleges in the state, you could SAVE money by participating in VPCW! If you visit three or more of the participating colleges during the week, you will receive three application fee waivers. That means NO APPLICATION FEE for three Virginia private colleges of your choice (approximate value is $100)!
Dates: July 28 through August 2 | Times: Session I 9 to 11 a.m. or Session II 2 to 4 p.m. Session II not available 8/2 | RSVP: Or Call 800/426-8101 ext. 8300 |
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The fee waivers can be redeemed at any of the twenty-four colleges and universities that are members of CICV.
Here’s how you participate:
1. Pick up a passport at the first college you visit after completing the tour.
2. At the end of each tour, have the college stamp your passport.
3. Mail your completed passport to CICV to receive your fee waivers.