July 21, 2016
La Roche College to Host Graduate, Adult and Transfer Open House Events
PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2016 – From August to November, La Roche University will hold open house events for prospective graduate, adult and transfer students to learn more about admissions, scholarship opportunities and academic offerings.
The Office of Graduate Studies & Adult Education will host the open house events from 5-7 p.m. in the Palumbo Science Center at La Roche’s main campus in the North Hills. The events have been scheduled for the following dates:
- Thursday, Aug. 4
- Tuesday, Sept. 13
- Thursday, Nov. 10
Attendees can explore graduate programs in the high-demand fields of accounting, nursing, human resources management, special education and health sciences (nurse anesthesia). Adult and transfer students will have the opportunity to explore more than 50 undergraduate majors, receive an unofficial evaluation of transfer credit, and learn more about financial aid and scholarships. Transfer students also can learn more about the University’s unique Study Abroad+Study USA program, which is included in the cost of tuition.
For those who are interested in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program, La Roche will host a virtual open house from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The practice-oriented program offers the opportunity for nurse anesthetists to prepare for advanced roles in today’s health care arena, including leadership roles involving health care policy, administration and education.
Visit laroche.edu/gradopenhouse to register for an event. For more information, call 412-536-1260 or email graduateadmissions@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 1,400 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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