Below is a typical schedule for the Prospect Weekend. Please note that this schedule is likely to change from year to year and should only be viewed as a guideline.
Thursday February 16 (all events optional) |
| 1-5 p.m. |
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Students and families arrive at Honors Center; meet hosts.
(Note: students may choose to arrive Friday or Saturday).
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| 5-7 p.m. |
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Students eat supper with faculty and Scholars student hosts. |
| 8 p.m. |
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No required activities; students may go to a social event with
Scholars hosts. Students may stay in dormitories with University Scholars students if they wish.
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Friday February 17 (all events optional but HIGHLY recommended) |
| 7-8:40 p.m. |
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Breakfast (complimentary student meal ticket for campus cafeteria). |
| 9 a.m.-Noon |
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Students attend classes with Scholars hosts. |
| 12-1 p.m. |
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Lunch (complimentary student meal ticket for campus cafeteria). |
| 1-2 p.m. |
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Students and families take campus tours. |
| 2-3 p.m. |
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Students visit faculty in their intended major fields. |
| 3-4 p.m. |
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Financial aid workshop for parents in Honors Center-Tennessee Room. |
| 3-5 p.m. |
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Students participate in group discussions with Honors Council members in University Center. |
| 5:15-6 p.m. |
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Gathering: reception for students, family and faculty in Boling University Center-second floor lobby. |
| 6-7 p.m. |
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Office of Admissions banquet with Honors faculty, prospective, and family members. |
| 8 p.m. - Midnight |
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Scholars hosts meet students for evening social activities at Holland McCombs Honors Center. Students may stay in dormitories if they wish. |
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Saturday February18 (mandatory)
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| 8-10 a.m. |
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Complimentary continental breakfast for students and families in University Center 2nd floor lounge. |
| 8:30a.m.-Noon |
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Students alternate between interviews with Honors Council and essay writing (note: this is a different essay from the one that accompanies your written application).
Students arriving Saturday also have campus tour and orientation.
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| 10-11 a.m. |
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Financial aid workshop for parents in Honors Center-Tennessee Room (optional). Repeat of Friday's session. |
| 11:30-1 p.m. |
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Chancellor's Luncheon for prospectives, family members, Honors Council, and selected University Scholars students. Current Scholars make presentations about the Scholars program. Students who have completed all above activities (interview and essay) may depart for home following the luncheon.
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| 1:30-4 p.m. |
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Students alternate between interviews with Honors Council and essay writing in Humanities Computer Lab. Students may depart for home following the completion of the essay and interview. |
