Diversity Weekends

Colby students are diverse. They come from different backgrounds and represent different cultures. Some spent their childhood in the largest cities of the U.S. and others grew up on potato farms in northern Maine. They have diverse interests and varied political views, they practice different religions, and they come to Colby with unique perspectives on life.

The Colby community is made up of 1,820 students—all with different stories to tell.

Colby values diversity of all kinds and seeks to enroll students who also value diversity. If this describes you, we want you to consider a visit to campus—for FREE. Through our overnight campus visit program, Experience Colby, we do our best to make it possible for interested high school seniors to come for a visit regardless of financial circumstances. However, you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to be considered.

Apply to attend Experience Colby and decide for yourself—can you picture yourself at Colby?

During Experience Colby you’ll get to:

• Stay overnight in our residence halls
• Attend classes and meet professors
• Tour campus
• Meet current students
• Try our delicious food

Students at last year’s Experience Colby events dined with President Adams, participated in discussions about campus diversity, attended a poster presentation of student research projects, participated in the Food Day Carnival, enjoyed a dessert social with their hosts and other current students, and attended live performances by several student groups. Check out our slideshow.

InCLUsive Overnight

The InCLUsive Overnight Program was established to increase diversity within the student body. We hope to foster a campus climate that encourages inclusive, cross-cultural interaction, respect for and appreciation of diversity and global awareness.

The InCLUsive Overnight Program gives admitted high school students the opportunity to visit CLU’s campus. Participants will learn what life is like as a CLU student by staying in a residence hall, making connections with members of our faculty, staff, and student leaders, meeting other students considering CLU, and interacting with current students who make CLU their home.

This is an invitation only program. If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at admissions@callutheran.edu or call (805) 493-3135, or 1-877-CLU-FOR-U, Toll Free.

You’ve been selected to spend the night on campus! Stay overnight with a student host before heading to Basically Babson Day, and see if Babson is the right fit for you. You’ll have the chance to learn about multicultural opportunities at Babson, includingeducation abroad, special interest living communities, LGBTQ groups, and the Office of Faith and Service.

At our annual Multicultural Community Weekend, newly admitted freshmen get an inside view of what it’s like to be a student at BU.

Do you want to find out what makes BU a fun, diverse, and vibrant community? We have a full schedule of activities planned for the weekend to show you just that.

Here are a few highlights:

• Welcome Reception with Kenneth Elmore, Dean of Students; and John McEachern, Director of Admissions
• The Amazing Bostonian Race: tour the city and try to outscore the competition
• Terrier Lounge Party: celebrate cultural pride with great food, diverse music, and dance
• Click here to see the schedules for parents and students

Multicultural Community Weekend will be held April, in collaboration with our Open House programs.

By attending both events, you can experience the academic, social, and cultural life at BU all in one weekend.

You will stay on campus for two nights with a current BU student who will serve as your host for the weekend’s activities.

• See the Information page for what to bring, where to stay, and how to get here

• To RSVP, sign up through the Applicant Link

Congratulations! You are among a select group of students invited to attend Lehigh University’s Diversity Life Weekend in April!

We want you to be a part of the Lehigh family and we hope that you will continue to explore the wealth of opportunities before you make a final decision. Our Diversity Life Weekend is a great way to start making Lehigh your own.

Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register as soon as possible so that you do not miss out on this great opportunity; registration closes on in March. Invited students who register by the deadline will be notified of their registration approval by the end of March. 

An equal partner in Harvard’s effort to achieve diversity within its student body is the Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program (UMRP). For more than twenty-five years, the UMRP has assisted the Admissions Office in extending its reach to students who for reasons of history and circumstance might have considered Harvard inaccessible. As is true at many American colleges and universities, Harvard’s student population has changed dramatically in the past three decades. Today, African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students constitute a significant presence at Harvard. In fact, minority students now comprise nearly forty percent of the student body.

The Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program assists the Admissions Office in extending its outreach to prospective students. The program is staffed by current undergraduates who coordinate recruitment efforts on behalf of African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students. Coordinators are equipped to address a full range of questions concerning academic and extracurricular opportunities at Harvard, as well as social and residential life.

UMRP coordinators also are prepared to handle requests for campus visits, either day or overnight, special group information sessions, and tours. Office hours are maintained throughout the academic year, beginning in late September and ending in late May. The telephone number is 617-495-1514.

We cordially invite you to contact our office and to explore the several resources contained on this website. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Women of Distinction program for high school seniors highlights the opportunities at Smith College for African American, Asian American, Latina and Native American students. Participants in this three-day program will explore Smith College and determine whether it might be an appropriate college choice for them. Students will live in campus houses, experience the academic and social life at Smith and attend panels and workshops on student life and the college admission process.

Admission to Women of Distinction is a competitive process based on academic and personal qualities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously visited Smith. Smith will provide round-trip transportation, meals and accommodations for all selected participants.

The program is for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents who reside in the United States or a U.S. territory. International students and U.S. citizens abroad are not eligible.

The Women of Distinction application will be available on August 1 and the deadline to apply is in.

Please note that your high school transcript and guidance counselor’s signature are required, so plan accordingly. All applicants will be notified in writing by October, and selected participants will be given instructions about arranging travel and other program details.

Discover Wellesley this fall: First-hand experience, sudden revelations, alarmingly nice people

Because we’re sort of mysterious. And because we attract people who think for themselves and do a lot of research before they make gigantic, life-altering decisions.

Celebration of Diversity Weekends are an opportunity to experience the diverse community, academic, extracurricular and cultural facets of both the campus and Pittsburgh. On Saturday evening, you’ll be matched with a current student who will be your Overnight Ambassador throughout the weekend. As part of the Celebration of Diversity Weekend, you’ll have the chance to:

• Attend a networking reception with faculty and staff
• Meet current students
• Attend classes
• Stay overnight in a residence hall
• Tour campus
• Eat in the dining facilities

November

Open to all prospective high school seniors
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January

Open to students who have applied for admission to Carnegie Mellon
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The cost of the overnight weekend is $50* per student and should be paid online within three days of registering**. The fee covers the cost of on-campus meals and a Carnegie Mellon t-shirt.

*Fee waivers are available on a limited basis. If you believe you qualify, please contact our office and ask to speak with the Celebration of Diversity Coordinator within 24 hours of registering.

**To receive a cancellation refund, notify the Celebration of Diversity Coordinator by the Monday prior to the event.

Weekend Events

All registered students will receive a finalized schedule with event locations at the time of check-in. Overnight visits are only available on Saturday and Sunday nights.