News Story
March 01, 2016
Undergraduate Open House Scheduled for April 9 at La Roche College
PITTSBURGH, March 1, 2016 – La Roche University will host an undergraduate open house for high school students and their families on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University’s main campus in the North Hills.
The structured event begins in the Kerr Fitness Center with representatives from select majors and campus programs, followed by an admissions presentation at 10:15 a.m. and campus tours at 11 a.m. Students will have the opportunity to meet La Roche faculty, tour campus, explore 50 career-focused majors and learn more about study abroad opportunities included in tuition.
Information sessions will follow the tours; sessions include financial aid, and select majors, including nursing, criminal justice and national security studies, business/management, communications and film, English literature and professional writing, and health sciences.
Admissions counselors will be on-site to answer questions, explain the application process, and discuss merit-based scholarships. Light morning refreshments and a complimentary lunch are included.
Register online in advance. School groups who want to attend should call 412-536-1272 regarding registration. For more information, contact admissions@laroche.edu.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctorate program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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