Hundreds of Prospective Students Expected at CWU Fall Open House

October 19, 2007

ELLENSBURG, Wash.-- Central Washington University's office of admissions will be hosting over 800 high school and community college students at this year's Fall 2007 Open House. The annual event, which showcases Central's academic opportunities and campus programs for prospective students and their parents, is Saturday, October 27, 2007, at the Ellensburg campus from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

At the Open House, prospective students and their families will meet with CWU faculty and staff from programs such as financial aid, housing, student programs, campus life, admissions and academic advising. "It also gives prospective students and their families a chance to tour Central's campus," says Lisa Garcia-Hanson, director of admissions. "This program is one of two Saturday programs we host each year, and one of the most comprehensive ways for students to meet all the people who can answer their questions about why they should choose Central."

Open House participants visiting Central will also have an opportunity to experience Homecoming events on campus. The program will wrap up in time for visitors to attend the CWU Homecoming football game. Kickoff against Augustana is at 1 p.m. at Tomlinson Stadium. Tickets and information for the game are at www.wildcatsports.com/tickets.html.

For more information about the CWU Fall 2007 Open House, visit www.cwu.edu/~cwuadmis and click on the Fall 2007 Open House link, call 1-866-CWU-4YOU or TDD 509-963-2143 (for the hearing impaired) .

Contact: Contact: Lisa Garcia-Hanson, CWU Director of Admissions, garciahl@cwu.edu, 1-866-298-4968
Teri Olin, CWU Public Relations & Marketing, olint@cwu.edu, 509-963-1416.

Central Washington University is a master's degree-granting institution with approximately 10,000 students and 1,500 faculty and staff. More than 160 undergraduate and master's degrees are offered. Founded in 1891, the Ellensburg campus is located in the heart of Washington State, nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River. Since 1975, CWU has served the needs of place bound students at six university centers throughout the state.