College Night Set September 23 at DSLCC   Clifton Forge, VA (Sept. 17, 2015) - Dabney S. Lancaster Community College will host its annual College Night on Wednesday, September 23, from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Armory/Convocation Center on the DSLCC campus in Clifton Forge. The event is free and open to the public. Representatives from over 50 colleges, universities, specialized training providers and the military have been invited to participate in the event. Those planning to attend include four-year institutions such as Virginia Tech, Radford University, Old Dominion University, James Madison University, Hollins University, Roanoke College, Ferrum College, Longwood University, University of Virginia and the Jefferson College of Health Sciences, as well as several occupational and technical schools. Each institution will have information on its programs of study, tuition and fees, admission requirements and financial aid programs. DSLCC also will provide information explaining Guaranteed Admissions Agreements (GAA) in place with over 30 four-year colleges and universities. Under these GAA, qualified students may enter selected four-year colleges and universities in selected majors with junior status. The College will also have information about application requirements for the Jackson River Governor’s School and the DSLCC Educational Foundation, a source of student scholarships to assist qualified students with the cost of attending DSLCC. The staff of the DSLCC Talent Search program will be on hand to provide general information about post-secondary educational and training opportunities, explain the services of their program, and assist students and families with questions about college applications and the steps in the process of applying for financial aid. For more information about College Night contact Joy Broyles at (540) 863-2861. Students may also learn more details by contacting their high school guidance office or speaking with the DSLCC Talent Search advisor or Career Coach assigned to their high school. The campus is located in Clifton Forge off interstate 64, exit 24.

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