More than 200 high school students and guests are expected to attend Ferris State University’s springtime “Dawg Days” event on Saturday to learn more about how the university can provide a life-changing education.
The event starts at 9 a.m. at the university’s David L. Eisler Center, 805 Campus Drive in Big Rapids.
Assistant Director of Orientation Emily Hicks said guests will be joined by hundreds of family members who also learn about the university’s programs, campus life and various Ferris resources from student ambassadors and a variety of faculty and staff members.
“We have been reaching out to prospective students through emails, messaging on a number of social media platforms and offering personal invitations from Admissions recruiters on school visits,” Hicks said. “Our Dawg Day program is a comfortable yet comprehensive view of the Ferris experience for an audience of high school sophomores and juniors, throug
Admitted Ferris State University students ready to begin classes this fall for the 2023-24 academic year can still be a Bulldog. Ferris State is hosting a late orientation session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, in the David L. Eisler Center.
Assistant Director of Orientation Emily Hicks said Ferris State is ready to welcome new and transfer students admitted to the university for a brief and direct morning schedule.
“We are excited to connect with this group of incoming Bulldogs,” Hicks said. “We have 170 students registered for the event, and we would welcome those still undecided on their fall study plans to complete the admissions process and join us.”
The late-orientation agenda allows students who have applied and been admitted to meet university departments, financial aid experts and students who can offer their perspectives on life in the Ferris State community.
Ferris State welcomed approximately 1,600 orientation participants t