By University Relations

High school students and parents can tour campus and meet with faculty, staff, and students

November 9, 2008

VINCENNES, IND. - Vincennes University’s next campus visitation days, called PreVU days, are Nov. 14 and 15. PreVU days are designed to provide high school students and their parents an opportunity to tour campus and meet with faculty, staff, and students. There are also sessions about the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, student services, academics, and housing.

Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. (EST) at the Beckes Student Union, located on the corner of Second Street and Indianapolis Avenue. Walking tours of campus will follow an information session. The program is free and lunch is provided with advance registration. To register or for more information call toll-free, 800-742-9198, or visit the VU website: www.vinu.edu/prevu.

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY

VU is a state-supported college with campuses in Vincennes and Jasper and additional sites such as the Indianapolis International Airport. In addition to offering 200 associate degree and certificate programs, VU also offers select bachelor’s degree programs in technology, health care management, homeland security, nursing, and secondary education programs in mathematics, science, and special education.

VU enrolls students from all 92 Indiana counties, 28 states, and 37 foreign counties. Tuition and fees are the lowest among Indiana campuses with residence halls. VU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Founded in 1801, VU is Indiana's first college and is the only college in the nation founded by an individual who would later become President of the United States. William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. President, founded VU while serving as governor of the Indiana Territory.