Welcome to your Virtual Admitted Student Day at Beacon College. This day is all about YOU and is designed for you to choose the virtual sessions that align with your academic and student life interests.
Each session is interactive and is hosted by our expert faculty and staff across notable areas of campus, to help you get to know Beacon College even if you haven’t yet been able to visit in person.
Below you’ll find an agenda and a more detailed description of each session so you can plan your day. Each session will have its own unique Zoom link, which you will receive after completing the RSVP form on this page. There is plenty of time between each session for you to get up, stretch your legs, grab a snack, and find the link to your next event!
If you were accepted to Beacon after the event and would like access to any session recordings, please contact us at admissions@beaconcollege.edu or 855-220-5376.
Commit early. WIN BIG!
Families attending the event who have submitted their enrollment deposit by March 15 were entered into a raffle for $500 gift cards for Disney and Universal Studios. Congratulations to our two winners, Ben Korb and Lila Pond!
Virtual Admitted Student Day Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:30 – 12 p.m. | Introduction Welcome – Dale Herold, VP of admissions & enrollment management Welcome – Dr. George Hagerty, President Campus Tour – Video Students, “Why I Chose Beacon College” – Video Event agenda & Program preview – Alexander Morris-Wood, director of transition services & outreach |
| 12 – 12:30 p.m. | Rotation 1 – Academic Programs Students choose one of the following: Anthrozoology Humanities Business CIS Psychology Human Services Studio Arts |
| 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | Rotation 2 – Academic Programs Students choose one of the following: Anthrozoology Humanities Business CIS Psychology Human Services Studio Arts |
| 1:30 – 2 p.m. | Rotation 3 – Support Services Students choose one of the following: Meet a Learning Specialist Writing Center Math Lab Counseling Center |
| 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Rotation 4 – Student Life Students choose 1 of the following: Sports & Fitness Residence Life & Housing Student Activities Student Safety |
| 3 – 4 p.m. | Closing Students, “Who I Am Now Because of Beacon College” – Live student panel Next Steps of Enrollment – Stephanie Knight, director of admissions & financial aid Conclusion, Raffle Winners & Farewell – Alexander Morris-Wood, director of transition services & outreach |
Detailed Session Descriptions
Rotations 1 & 2: Academic Programs
Anthrozoology
Rotation 1: 12 p.m.
or Rotation 2: 12:45 p.m.
Anthrozoology is the fascinating study of how people and animals interact. This interdisciplinary program combines science and theory to explore the vital relationship that animals play in our daily lives and culture.
Humanities
Rotation 1: 12 p.m.
or Rotation 2: 12:45 p.m.
As a humanities major, you’ll be challenged to think about the human experience and consider tough questions confronting our world today through the lenses of cultural diversity and global history.
Business
Rotation 1: 12 p.m.
or Rotation 2: 12:45 p.m.
Our business management program will prepare you for a career as a business professional with hands-on experience and an understanding of business fundamentals at every level of an organization’s operation.
Computer Information Systems
Rotation 1: 12 p.m.
or Rotation 2: 12:45 p.m.
The CIS major offers students the opportunity to apply the theory, decision-making strategies and technology tools used in today’s marketplace while developing key skills needed by many employers.
Psychology & Human Services
Rotation 1: 12 p.m.
or Rotation 2: 12:45 p.m.
For those dedicated to improving the lives of others and building strong communities, our versatile psychology and human services degrees provide a broad foundational education for a variety of careers or graduate study.
Studio Arts
Rotation 1: 12 p.m.
or Rotation 2: 12:45 p.m.
A studio arts degree prepares you for a career in the creative arts, combining comprehensive hands-on experience with the conceptualization, design, and production of works of art expected at a professional level.
Rotation 3: Success Services
Meet a Learning Specialist
Rotation 3: 1:30 p.m.
What is a “learning specialist”? This session is your chance to meet a learning specialist directly and discuss how they support your academic journey at Beacon.
Writing Center
Rotation 3: 1:30 p.m.
Concerned about college-level writing? Look no further! This session explores the support available to you at every phase of the writing process.
Math Lab
Rotation 3: 1:30 p.m.
Stressed out at the thought of college math? This session introduces you to our self-paced math program and tips for mathematics success at Beacon College.
Counseling Center
Rotation 3: 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our free and voluntary counseling center as a resource for one-on-one guidance, support groups and mental health workshops.
Rotation 4: Student Life
Sports & Fitness
Rotation 4: 2:15 p.m.
This session features a walkthrough our fully-equipped fitness center, and will discuss our various adult and intramural sports leagues — and don’t forget esports!
Residence Life & Housing
Rotation 4: 2:15 p.m.
Check out the inside of RAP II, your freshman dorm! Stick around for the opportunity to ask any and all housing questions and learn more about residence life.
Student Activities
Rotation 4: 2:15 p.m.
On- and off-campus activities are a huge part of life here at Beacon. Join this session to learn more about our current clubs and activities!
Student Safety
Rotation 4: 2:15 p.m.
We’re proud to be a part of a safe, downtown community. Join this session to learn more about on-campus safety as well as our pandemic response initiatives.
Stay Connected
We are still welcoming students to campus for safe, socially-distanced individual campus tours, but we have also expanded our virtual events to include focused program information sessions, “Deep Dive” sessions on specific resources and services at Beacon, and more. We encourage you to take advantage of the many ways to stay connected with Beacon, before and after Virtual Admitted Students Day!
Questions and Help
We look forward to welcoming you to Beacon College! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at admissions@beaconcollege.edu or 855-220-5376 (toll free).
