Clarion University–Venango Campus to Host Open House for Adults

OIL CITY, PA—Clarion University–Venango Campus will hold an “Adults Only Night” Open House on Thursday, June 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 208 of Frame Hall on the campus. Adults thinking about attending college for the first time, returning to college, transferring from another school, considering a career change, and/or wanting to gain the education to allow them to advance in their current positions should attend.  The $30 application fee will be waived for open house attendees who register for fall classes.

            Adult students often have unique needs and questions about enrolling in college. Half of the students at the Venango Campus are adults and many qualify for financial aid.

            The open house program will provide information about financial aid opportunities and child care as well as an overview of the degree and continuing education programs offered at the Venango Campus. Students can begin any of Clarion University’s 90+ bachelor’s degrees at the Venango Campus, earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses. Two-year associate degrees that can be completed at the Venango Campus are in the fields of administration technology, allied health, arts and sciences, business administration, criminal justice, early childhood education, industrial technology, legal business studies, nursing, rehabilitative services, and respiratory care. Venango Campus students can also earn a bachelor of science in nursing or radiologic science and a master of science in nursing.

            To register for the open house or for more information, contact the office of LaTrobe Barnitz, coordinator of admissions and financial aid, at 814-676-6591, extension 1211, or email tnestor@clarion.edu. The open house is free and open to the public.

            Clarion University-Venango Campus, located in Oil City, PA, is the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.  The campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed and is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology.  Clarion University-Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

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