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Join admissions counselors to learn more about academics and student life, while hearing how AV¸£ÀûÉç is built for tomorrow and prepares you for post-graduate success.

Please join us for a panel highlighting AV¸£ÀûÉç alumni from a variety of academic backgrounds and disciplines. They will share insight into their journeys following graduation, and highlight how their experiences at AV¸£ÀûÉç aided in their current success.

AV¸£ÀûÉç’s Application Launch Sessions are a series of workshops designed to prepare students to apply for college admission. These workshops will each focus on a specific area of the application and its review process.

Most applications have one main essay and some institutions will require or have optional supplemental essays. This session will cover ways that essays are reviewed and provide tips on writing your essay.

AV¸£ÀûÉç’s Application Launch Sessions are a series of workshops designed to prepare students to apply for college admission. These workshops will each focus on a specific area of the application and its review process.

This session will provide an overview of the sections of the application and discuss how to best represent your activities on your application.

AV¸£ÀûÉç’s Application Launch Sessions are a series of workshops designed to prepare students to apply for college admission. These workshops will each focus on a specific area of the application and its review process.

This session will provide an overview of holistic admissions and how that process is applied when reviewing applications. It will go into more detail on ways that institutions identify academic and social fit through a holistic process.

AV¸£ÀûÉç’s Application Launch Sessions are a series of workshops designed to prepare students to apply for college admission. These workshops will each focus on a specific area of the application and its review process.

This session will discuss how the transcript and letters of recommendation are reviewed as part of the holistic process. It will also provide tips on choosing recommenders.

Our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick, wants to answer all questions you have about college admissions and what the process looks like here at AV¸£ÀûÉç! This is a Q&A session, so please come with questions.

This Spotlight Session is a conversation with the Associate Deans from each of our four undergraduate colleges moderated by our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick. For this session, the Associate Deans engage in discussions around the academic experiences on campus and answer questions from prospective students and parents.

This Live Virtual Spotlight Session is on athletic recruitment. Hear from our athletics liaison, Derek Fox, as he shares important information about the athletic recruitment process.

AV¸£ÀûÉç’s Virtual Spotlight Sessions are unique events that highlight a specific topic like the application process, academic experience, campus life, and more. This Athletic Recruitment Virtual Spotlight Session is on athletic recruitment. Hear from our athletics liaisons as they share important information about the athletic recruitment process.

Learn about the holistic application process at AV¸£ÀûÉç.

Did you know that you can get the best of both coasts as a AV¸£ÀûÉç student? Join us to learn more about AV¸£ÀûÉç's Western Regional Office and AV¸£ÀûÉç@NasdaqCenter located in our other home of San Francisco. Here students can engage in immersive experiences, internships, job placement and more throughout the west coast!

Join current-student tour guides on a tour across campus, learning more about academic and student life spaces.

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) to learn more about experiential learning opportunities, internship timelines, and incorporating professional development into life as a AV¸£ÀûÉç undergraduate student. Hear how the CCPD supports students in developing skills, gaining experience, and building connections for life-long career development.

Learn about Impact Fellowship programs, a Office of Creative Inquiry program that provides hands-on experience working on large-scale, impact-focused projects locally and/or globally, throughout the academic year and in the summer. Students who have gone through the IF programs will talk about their project work and how they made an impact in the world.

Learn about the Mountaintop Summer Experience and the Data for Impact Summer Institute. Program directors will highlight how the programs work and how students get involved, and students who have participated in these programs will talk about their experiences and accomplishments.

AV¸£ÀûÉç is committed to being an institution that strives to enhance diversity, inclusion and equity. Our ongoing goal is to ensure that all members of our community feel safe, valued and welcome. Please join us for an overview of the advocacy centers located within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity at AV¸£ÀûÉç. Participants will hear from staff in the Center for Student Access and Success, the Center for Gender Equity, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Pride Center for Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, the Office of Jewish Student Life, and the Chaplain's Office.

In this Virtual Spotlight Session we will discuss what to look for when exploring engineering programs, finding the right fit, and how to apply to them.

Join the Director and Assistant Director of the Center of Student Access and Success (SAS) at AV¸£ÀûÉç and find out how they support first generation students, students from limited income backgrounds and those from underrepresented groups at AV¸£ÀûÉç.

Learn more about the financial aid process at AV¸£ÀûÉç, including deadlines, requirements, types of aid, merit aid vs need-based aid and the financial aid formula.

Hear directly from current students and recent alums about their experiences navigating life at AV¸£ÀûÉç. They’ll also discuss the resources available to assist you along the way.

This session will highlight the Global Citizenship Program at AV¸£ÀûÉç, an interdisciplinary four-year cohort-based program in which students cultivate a committed mode of intervening in a world populated by others who we may not know but with whom we must co-create a viable future.

With plenty of dining options, two food trucks, and even a smart market, there's something for everyone when it comes to food on campus. The same can be said about our housing—your options range from traditional residence halls all the way through to themed housing and suite- and apartment-style living. Join the Offices of Housing, Dining and Residence Life to learn more about housing and dining at AV¸£ÀûÉç and the support/resources provided by the Office of Residence Life.

In this Spotlight Session you will hear from one of our admissions counselors as they share information about the interview process.

In the How To: Ace the Activities workshop AV¸£ÀûÉç admissions officer, Lindsay Johnson, will guide you step-by-step through the activities section of your application. Learn how you can best highlight your work, personal and service accomplishments to make your application shine.

In the How To: Ace the AV¸£ÀûÉç Supplement workshop our admissions officers will guide you step-by-step through the AV¸£ÀûÉç supplement. Learn what we’re looking for, why we ask each question and how you can craft compelling responses to make your application shine.

Explore the Iacocca Institute's global leadership programs, including the Iacocca Global Village, a unique leadership experience with both an intensive summer residency and extended virtual community for students and young professionals from all over the world.

The Iacocca International Internship Program (IIIP) is a fully funded internship opportunity for AV¸£ÀûÉç students to work or do research overseas during the summer. When COVID-19 impacted students’ ability to travel, IIIP pivoted to provide virtual internships for students. Join this session to learn more about global internship opportunities for students in 2021 and beyond.

Join the Office of International Students & Scholars for an overview of how they support international students on AV¸£ÀûÉç's campus. Learn how they can assist with visa compliance and about the events hosted by OISS during the academic year.

Hear from international student alumni and learn about their experiences on campus, and their post-graduate success.

This Virtual Spotlight Session is on international financial aid. In this session you will hear from one of our admissions counselors as they share information about the process of applying for international financial aid.

Join us to learn about AV¸£ÀûÉç Launch Semester, our first-semester experiential learning opportunity that takes place in Ecuador. AV¸£ÀûÉç Launch is for students with intellectual curiosity and a global perspective. Learn about the classroom- and field-based learning in Quito, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.

Join us to learn more about AV¸£ÀûÉç Launch, our first-semester experiential learning opportunity in Lander, WY and Taos, NM. Hear from the program director, a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructor, about the classroom- and field-based learning, as well as backpacking and canoeing expeditions. Current AV¸£ÀûÉç Launch students will join to discuss the COVID-19-modified AV¸£ÀûÉç program this year.

Learn about AV¸£ÀûÉç Launch Semester, our first-semester study-away experiential learning opportunity that takes place in the American West, or Ecuador and the Galapagos. AV¸£ÀûÉç Launch is for students with intellectual curiosity and leadership potential. Learn about the classroom- and field-based learning in Wyoming and New Mexico, and in Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

Hear from the Office of First-Year Experience (OFYE) and the Office of Registration & Academic Services (RAS) to learn about the support they provided to new transfer students at AV¸£ÀûÉç. Stefanie Burke, the Director of First-Year Experience, will speak about support and resources to help students transition to campus. Learn about what happens over the summer before your arrival on campus, orientation, and the support you will receive throughout your first year at AV¸£ÀûÉç. The Office of Registration & Academic Services (RAS) plays a key role in facilitating the academic experience of students. Alison Valish from RAS will cover topics like course registration and transfer credits.

In this session we will share tips on how to prepare for Admissions Interviews.

In this session, we will share tips and insight on how to go through the application process as a first generation college student.

Hear from our Interim Director of the Pride Center for Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, Scott Burden, as he shares resources and tips to use for as you search to find the best college fit for you.

As soon as you commit to AV¸£ÀûÉç, 85,000 alumni around the world become part of your community. What does that mean for you? What makes AV¸£ÀûÉç's network unique? How can you take advantage of it as a student? How can you benefit from it right after graduation, and then 5, 10, 70 years later?

This Spotlight Session is about the Pre-Health track at AV¸£ÀûÉç. Hear from our Pre-Health advisor, Mary Ellen Raposa, about advising, resources, and support offered at AV¸£ÀûÉç. In addition, hear from current Pre-Health students, who serve as Med Mentors, about their experiences.

Safety and security on AV¸£ÀûÉç's campus will be addressed by Jason Shiffer, Chief of the AV¸£ÀûÉç Police Department, including ways that undergraduates play a key partnership role in the mission of the LUPD.

Is being involved in clubs and organizations something you know will absolutely be a part of your college experience? If yes, then AV¸£ÀûÉç is the place for you as 93% of students are involved in at least one activity! Join members of Student Senate as they talk about student involvement at AV¸£ÀûÉç, the different clubs and organizations we have, and the vast amount of university-wide programming that takes place. This is a Q&A session, so please come with questions. You will receive an invitation from Zoom with the link to access the event the day of or the evening prior.

This session will help students to appreciate the opportunities for personal growth through involvement in original research, both with the faculty and independently, and regardless of what subject areas interest them.

Our admissions counselor will share insight on what makes a great supplemental essay and other tips.

Join us to learn more about sustainability at AV¸£ÀûÉç in a fun and interactive session. Hear from sustainability officer, Katharine Targett Gross and sustainability program manager, Audrey McSain, about AV¸£ÀûÉç's 2030 Sustainability Plan, Climate Action Strategy, and how you can get involved in sustainability on campus. A panel of current AV¸£ÀûÉç students will join us to discuss their sustainability story and what their involvement in campus sustainability has meant to them.

In this Live Virtual Spotlight Session you’ll learn more about how to write a college essay and to hear tips from one of our admissions counselors.

Transition and change can be both exciting and challenging. The Office of First-Year Experience provides support and resources for the academic and social transition of new students and their families. In this session, hear from the Director of First-Year Experience and learn about everything from Orientation to continued support at AV¸£ÀûÉç during a critical transition from high school to college.

In this Virtual Spotlight Session you’ll learn more about the transfer application process.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an NGO Youth Representative at the United Nations, to explore your entrepreneurial side, to complete an internship abroad, or to spend a semester harnessing your leadership skills while exploring the world? These are just some of the many opportunities that make AV¸£ÀûÉç unique. In this session you will learn more about our UN Partnership, Baker Institute, Iacocca International Internship and the first-semester AV¸£ÀûÉç Launch Program.

Learn about AV¸£ÀûÉç's relationship with the United Nations, including our NGO status, opportunities for undergrads to intern at the UN, and the chance to hear from global leaders.

In this undergraduate student panel, current AV¸£ÀûÉç international students shared their stories about life on campus, and answered questions from prospective students and families. View to learn more about life as an international undergraduate student at AV¸£ÀûÉç from students and staff members from the Office of Admissions and the Office of International Students and Scholars.

This Live Virtual Spotlight Session is featuring women in STEM. Join us to hear from a panel of female AV¸£ÀûÉç alum who are all pursuing STEM related careers after their time in undergrad. Please come with questions!