WEEKLY
CALENDAR
Week 5
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFTAINS October 5-10, 2015
Monday
10/05/15
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REGULAR
SCHEDULE
College Visit – U of M Flint
Boys JV Soccer vs. Chippewa Valley
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Chippewa
Valley
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Counseling
Home
Home
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5th
hour
5:00pm
6:30pm
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Tuesday
10/06/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
Picture
Retake Day
College
Visit – Grand Valley State University
College
Visit – Oakland University
Boys Varsity
XC vs. Ike @ Stoney Creek
Girls
Varsity XC vs. Ike @ Stoney Creek
Boys
Freshman Soccer @ Grosse Pte N
Girls
Freshman Volleyball vs. Ford
Girls JV
Volleyball vs. Ford
Girls
Varsity Swimming @ Marine city
Girls
Varsity Volleyball vs. Ford
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Media Center
ECC
ECC
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Home
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7:00am-12:30pm
2nd
hour
6th
hour
4:15pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
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Wednesday
10/07/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE – count day
Chess Club
Key Club
College Visit
– Eastern Michigan U
Boys JV
Soccer @ Ford
Boys Varsity
Soccer @ Ford
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Room 167
Media Center
ECC
Away
Away
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6:30am
6:55am
3rd
hour
5:30pm
7:00pm
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Thursday
10/08/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
College Visit
– Ball State University
College Visit
– Macomb Com. College
SAT Workshop for Parents
Boys Freshman Football @ GPS
Girls Freshman Volleyball vs. LCN
Girls JV Volleyball vs. LCN
Girls Varsity Swimming vs. Regina
Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. LCN
Boys JV Football @ Grosse Pte S
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Counseling
ECC
Ford PAC
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
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2nd
hour
6th
hour
6:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
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Friday
10/09/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
Boys Varsity
Football vs. Grosse Pte S
Registration
deadline for Nov. 7th SAT test
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Home
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7:00pm
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Saturday
10/10/15
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Girls
Varsity Volleyball @ Oxford
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Away
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7:00am
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LOOKING
AHEAD
Sounding
Board Meeting Oct. 12
Utica
United
Oct. 13
PSAT (11th
grade) Oct. 14
Senior
Meeting Oct. 20
Student Advisory
Board Oct. 23
Sophomore
Meeting Oct. 27
Cap/Gown
Orders Oct. 27
Cap/Gown
Orders Oct. 28
Sophomore
Ring Orders Oct. 29
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CHIEF CONNECTION – SCHOOL STORE
Wednesday and Friday- open for breakfast.... Big Apple Bagels
for $1.00 or $1.50 with cream cheese, Cappuccino's (French vanilla, English
toffee or hot chocolate) and assorted Arizona teas and Gatorades. Open
7-7:15 AM
Wednesday Lunch - Buscemi's Detroit Style Pizza, real Doritos,
candy and Arizona teas
Friday - Sorrento's BBQ Pizza and Pepperoni pizza.
Do your parents load your cafeteria account? You can for
the school store food as well with a Chief Connection gift card. Stop
in during lunch and check us out!
25% off all clothing
and promotional items until October 31st.
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UHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS:
DRACULA NOVEMBER 5TH, 6TH,
AND 7TH AT 7:00PM
Adults - $8,
Students - $7, 12 & under - $5
Tickets are
also sold at the door – box office opens 1 hour before curtain.
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UTICA HIGH SCHOOL TO PROMOTE
DISTRACTION FREE DETROIT
We’re
partnering with the Office of the Secretary of State to promote Distraction
Free Detroit. This is an initiative that asks students, teachers and
parents to go online, take a Quiz and then take a pledge to NOT drive while
distracted. The link is: www.michigan.gov/teendriver
Here’s
the quiz for parents and community that’s on that page: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5DCRR3L
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MEDIA CENTER
All students
are required to have a pass to be in the Media
Center. Students will NOT be admitted without a pass.
Check out books and laptops - students must have
their Student ID. There will be no exceptions!
Food
or drinks are NOT allowed in the Media Center.
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ACT INFORMATION Register at www.actstudent.org
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SAT INFORMATION Register Online - Go
to https://sat.collegeboard.org/register
SAT Test Date Registration Deadline
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UTICA HIGH COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS – 2015
All UHS students are can attend
three presentations.
College
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Date
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Day
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Hour
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Location
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University
of Michigan - Flint
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Oct 05
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Mon
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Grand
Valley State University
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Oct 06
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Tue
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2nd
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ECC
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Oakland
University
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Oct 06
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Tue
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6th
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ECC
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Eastern
Michigan University
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Oct 07
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Wed
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3rd
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ECC
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Ball State
University
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Oct 08
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Thu
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Macomb Community
College
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Oct 08
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Thu
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6th
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ECC
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University
of Toledo
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Oct 12
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Mon
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1st
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Counseling
Conference Room
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University
of Detroit Mercy
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Oct 12
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Mon
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4th
A/B
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Northwood
University
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Oct 13
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Tues
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3rd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Ferris State
University
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Oct 16
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Fri
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Madonna
University
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Oct 19
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Mon
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1st
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Michigan
Technological University
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Oct 19
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Mon
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Baker
College
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Oct 20
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Tue
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Paul
Mitchell, School of Cosmetology
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Oct 21
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Wed
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All lunches
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Outside of
the cafeteria
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Aquinas
College
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Oct 21
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Wed
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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University
of Michigan – Ann Arbor
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Oct 22
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Thu
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4th
A/B
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ECC
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College
for Creative Studies
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Oct 23
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Fri
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Savannah
College of Art & Design
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Oct 26
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Mon
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6th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Hope
College
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Oct 28
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Wed
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1st
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Davenport
University
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Oct 28
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Wed
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Lawrence
Technological University
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Oct 29
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Thu
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6th
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Moved to ECC
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Specs
Howard School of Media Arts
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Nov 13
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Fri
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5th
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Auditorium
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DATES and LOCATIONS are subject to change - Please listen to morning announcements.
You need to register at least 24 hours before the visit. To
register, go to http://naviance.com to your Naviance/Family
Connection account, using your computer login as your Email/password.
Click on the College Tab and view all Upcoming College Visits.
Click on SIGN ME UP.
Students may register for no more than three (3) college
presentations yearly. If you don’t register, you can’t attend!
PLEASE
NOTE the date, time and place in your planner or phone – reminder passes are
not provided.
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COLLEGE INFORMATION
Broadcast Career Builder Conference is happening Friday,
October 30th at the Eagle Eye Golf Club and Conference Center.
Register now at www.mybcbc.com – only $20 until
October 16.
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University of Michigan Dearborn has scheduled an
Engineering and Computer Science Career Night for Wednesday, October 28 from
6:00-8:30 pm. Students can find out about UM-Dearborn’s top ranked
engineering programs, meet with faculty and students and talk to an
admissions counselor about the admission process. Space is limited, so
register at www.umdearborn.edu/careernight or call 313-593-5100 for more details.
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University of Pennsylvania has an interactive
discussion about the opportunities available at Penn on Monday, October 5 at
7 pm at West Bloomfield High School, located at 4925 Orchard Lake Road in
West Bloomfield Township
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James Madison College at Michigan State
University
has Fall Visit Days scheduled for October 9, October 30 and November 11. The
visits run from 10 am – 12:15 pm, followed by an optional tour & lunch.
James Madison is for students examining majors in political, legal, social
and economic issues affecting our world. For more information and registration,
see www.jmc.msu.edu/visit
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Residential College of Arts/Humanities at
Michigan State has preview day set for Saturday, October 10, 2015 from
9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Future Friday sessions are set for October 2, 16 & 30.
To visit, RVSP at www.rcah.msu.edu or call 517-355-0210
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Performing Arts College Fair at Oberlin
Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College on Monday, October
12, from 4:30-6:30 pm. To see the list of schools attending check out www.oberlin.edu/con or
call 440-775-8413
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Washington University in St. Louis invites prospective
students and their parents to attend a presentation about Washington
University on Sunday, October 18th from 4 pm – 5 pm at the Detroit
Marriott Southfield, located at 27033 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. No
reservation is needed. For students who want additional information, please
call 800-638-0700.
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Lawrence Technological University has Exploration Day
on Friday, October 16, from 8 am – 1 pm. Register at www.explorationday.ltu.edu. Blue Devil Days –
where you can tour campus/housing and meet with faculty and students is
scheduled for Saturday, November 7 and December 5. The event runs from 9:30
am – 1:30 pm. Register today at www.bluedevildays.ltu.edu
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Seton Hall University is hosting various
Open Houses on October 18, November 22 and February 14. For more
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The University of
Michigan, Architecture Open House is taking place on Friday, October
30, 2015 from 1-5 pm. Family and friends are welcome to attend. You must
register for the event at www.taubmancollege.umich.edu
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Bowling Green State University Preview Day Open
House is scheduled for October 31st with a second Open House on
December 5. Check it out at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu
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Western Michigan University invites students to
their upcoming Open Houses
WMU
Open House opportunities on October 23, November 13 and December 4 include
presentations, tour, lunch and a showcase of University services and
departments. Onsite admissions will also be available. Register at wmich.edu/admissions/openhouse
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FREE Financial Aid
Workshop
Sponsored by Utica and Eisenhower High
School Counselors
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 6:30
p.m.
Utica High Auditorium
Our
speaker, Carrie Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid Advisor at Oakland
University, will provide information on how to apply for financial aid for
college.
FINANCIAL
AID INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS
All college-bound seniors should apply for financial aid
for college. The FAFSA,
Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the only tool used by
colleges and universities to determine the amount of money that can be
offered to you for financial aid.
1.
Start now; apply for a PIN number for both student and parent. This will
allow the form to be “signed” electronically at www.pin.ed.gov.
2.
Beginning January 1, 2016, you may complete your FAFSA
application on-line at www.fafsa.gov. A worksheet is available to fill out
before doing it on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/pdf/fafsaws12c.pdf . Or if you would prefer to do the
paper copy, you may download it at www.studentaid.ed.gov/PDFfafsa, complete and mail. Or request a paper
FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243
3.
Remember
Financial Aid is on a first come first serve basis. Apply before March 1, 2016 in order
to qualify for the maximum amount of state aid.
4.
For
more information or help in filling out the FAFSA, call 1-800-433-3243 or go
to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/completefafsa.
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY,
receive FREE on-site professional assistance filling out the FAFSA
form visit www.micollegegoal.org or call 1-800-832-2464 for more
information.
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