High School Seniors Can Sample College Life Nov. 8 at Campus Day

For release: October 23, 2008
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey, 901/678-2843

Future college students will find answers to their questions about college life when the University of Memphis holds Campus Day on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The event is free, but registration is necessary. Online registration is available at http://recruitment.memphis.edu

The deadline for reservations is Oct. 31. 

The event, which is also open to students and their family members, will begin with lunch.  Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, vice president for student affairs, and basketball head coach John Calipari will welcome the visitors to the campus.

Throughout the day, University representatives will be on hand to provide visitors with information about admissions, residence life, scholarships and financial aid, student organizations, academic programs, and student services. Guests also will have a chance to visit academic departments of their choice, to talk with faculty, and to tour the campus.

 For more information, call 901-678-2169 or 800-669-2678.