Cornell is once again participating in Iowa Private College Week, Aug. 1 through 5, when thousands of high school juniors and seniors and their parents visit the campuses of Iowa’s independent, non-profit colleges and universities. You can register to visit Cornell here.
“It’s a really important time for these young students and their parents because choosing the right college or university is a critical decision,” says Gary Steinke, President of the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU). The 28 participating member institutions of the IAICU expect more than 5,000 student visits during Iowa Private College Week August 1-5.
“The campus visit is so important because students can see for themselves which institutions offer the right academic package for them, which campuses feel like the right size, and what a safe and supportive environment all of our institutions provide,” says Steinke.
Parents can also find out how affordable a college education can really be, said Steinke. “The Iowa Tuition Grant program provides $43 million in student aid to more than 17,000 Iowa students each year. Our campuses add more than $300 million in institutional financial aid so that very competitive tuition packages are available. So many parents are surprised to find a private college education for their son or daughter is well within their reach,” said Steinke.
Iowa Private College Week takes place at 28 campuses, August 1-5, with campus tours twice each day, at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm. Registration is available either on the campuses, or on line at http://www.thinkindependently.com. At the website, students can sign up for specific times and locations, use a map to plan travel between campuses and get a free music download for registering.
Casey’s General Stores is generously providing gasoline discount coupons for participants. The 5-cent per gallon discount coupons are provided to participants when they complete a campus tour. Also, any student who participates in three campus visits during Private College Week and ultimately enrolls at an IAICU member college will be entered in a drawing for a $500 bookstore voucher. Fifty-six winners will be chosen.
Participating Institutions
AIB College of Business, Des Moines
Allen College, Waterloo
Briar Cliff University, Sioux City
Buena Vista University, Storm Lake
Central College, Pella
Clarke University, Dubuque
Coe College, Cedar Rapids
Cornell College, Mount Vernon
Dordt College, Sioux Center
Drake University, Des Moines
Graceland University, Lamoni
Grand View University, Des Moines
Grinnell College, Grinnell
Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant
Loras College, Dubuque
Luther College, Decorah
Maharishi University, Fairfield
Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines
Morningside College, Sioux City
Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids
Northwestern College, Orange City
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport
Saint Ambrose University, Davenport
Saint Luke’s College, Sioux City
Simpson College, Indianola
University of Dubuque, Dubuque
Wartburg College, Waverly
William Penn University, Oskaloosa