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Accepted Students Day

New freshmen and transfer students enjoy the ceremony at Convocation to open the 2012-13 academic year.

Congratulations on your academic acceptance to Point Park University!

You are cordially invited to Point Park University’s Accepted Students Day. This unique program is for academically accepted students and their families to understand why Point Park University is the right school for them.

Point Park has two dates for Accepted Students Day in spring 2013:

PAYING YOUR
TUITION DEPOSIT

For your convenience, and if you have not already done so, you may pay your tuition deposit while attending Accepted Students Day. Checks, cash, and money orders will be accepted. Tuition deposits paid via credit or debit card can only be made online.

For Students

This event will give you an opportunity to meet numerous University faculty and staff, talk to current students, and get a feel for what your first semester is going to be like.  Every student chooses a college differently. Accepted Students Day lets you really understand what being a Point Park student is all about.

For Parents

Don’t worry parents, we didn’t forget about you. Deciding what college is the best fit for your son or daughter is an important choice.  At Accepted Students Day, you will get a chance to understand the financial aid steps, hear tips on the parent transition to college, learn about support services and meet other parents who are going through the same process.

Accepted Students Day Event Itinerary

RSVP Online

11:30 a.m. - Noon: Check-in and Welcome
Check-in will be at University Center, located at 414 Wood St.  At check-in, you will receive a detailed itinerary of the day.  In addition, refreshments will be provided, so please come hungry! 

12:15-1 p.m.: Academic Sessions
The academic sessions will be held in different rooms depending on your specific area of study. You will be able to sit in a classroom with faculty members in your department who will talk about the program and classes, and answer any questions or concerns.

1:15-3:15 p.m.: Informational Sessions
You will have the opportunity to choose which sessions you want to attend. Make sure to indicate your choices on the RSVP form.

1:15-1:45 p.m.      

  • Session A: Financing Your Point Park Education
    Get your financial aid questions answered by staff members from the Office of Financial Aid. Learn about scholarships, loans, grants, tuition, payment plans and more.
  • Session B: Honors Program
    Interested in the Honors Program? Learn about its benefits, community service projects, leadership opportunities, mentoring opportunities and more.
  • Session C: Life Outside the Classroom/Living on Campus
    Meet with staff members from the housing and student activities offices. At this session, you can learn about living on campus, how to get involved at Point Park, student organizations and activities, and fun things to do on the weekends in Pittsburgh.

2-2:30 p.m.

  • Session A: Financing your Point Park Education
    Get your financial aid questions answered by staff members from the Office of Financial Aid. Learn about scholarships, loans, grants, tuition, payment plans and more.
  • Session B: Point Park University Athletics
    What sports are offered on campus? How can I get involved if I’m not an athlete?  in what athletic conference does Point Park compete?  If you want more information on the Pioneers, this session can fill you in.
  • Session C: Calling Pittsburgh Home
    Are you new to Pittsburgh?  Do you want to find out what our city and Downtown have to offer?  Talk with members from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. You’ll learn about transportation, various neighborhoods, recreation, internship opportunities, city events, fun things to do, and of course; Pittsburgh lingo! "Yinz" won’t wanna miss this!
  • Session D: Commuter Affairs
    Living off campus and commuting to Point Park? Don’t worry -- you won’t be missing out. Learn about the Office of Commuter Affairs, the commuter lounge, the commuter club and various campus resources available to you.

2:45-3:15 p.m.         

  • Session A: Life as a Point Park Student
    What is it like to be a Point Park student?  A panel of current Point Park students will talk about their experiences here and answer your questions about student life, from “What’s the food like?" to "How are the professors?” Ask anything and everything you'd like to know — our students will answer it all!
  • Session B: Academic Support Programs & Smart Start Program
    Learn about the support offered by the Center for Student Success and the Program for Academic Success. Need assistance with understanding academic procedures?  Confused about support for undecided majors? Interested in a tutor?  Need extra help with writing or effective study strategies? Staff members from these student support areas will answer your questions.  If you are enrolled in the Smart Start Program, this session will be beneficial for you.
  • Session C: Safety on Campus
    Curious about campus safety? Jeff Besong, assistant vice president of public safety, will answer any questions about safety and security on campus.  Learn about the Point Alert emergency notification system, building security and other safety topics during this session.

3:30-4:15 p.m.: Optional Campus Tour

Take a tour of the campus with current Point Park students.  You will see our dining hall and café, a typical classroom, computer labs, bookstore, library and other buildings on campus.  Ask questions that you want answered from a student’s perspective.

The University bookstore, located in Lawrence Hall, will be open on Accepted Students Day and offers a wide variety of Point Park gear.