Southeastern hosts Texoma Area College Fair Oct. 27

Press Release Date: 10-17-2011

DURANT, Okla. – High school seniors and juniors in the Texoma area are invited to attend the 2011 Texoma Area College Fair on Oct. 27 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

The event will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Bloomer Sullivan Arena on Southeastern’s campus. It is free and is open to students and parents. Last year, more than 400 students attended the college fair to learn about opportunities in higher education.

This event will offer a great opportunity for students to begin thinking about college and visit with more than 30 college and university representatives. Representatives will be coming from Oklahoma, Texas, and other states to provide information and help students choose the school that is right for them.

"The Texoma Area College Fair is an excellent opportunity for our local high school students to begin looking at options for higher education," said Liz McCraw, Dean of Enrollment Management at Southeastern. "With colleges and universities from the state and region represented, students may explore areas of study, campus life and costs with a representative from each school without having to travel great distances."

In addition to browsing the college and university booths, students will have the opportunity to attend informative workshops designed to make the college transition a little easier. These workshops will be beneficial to parents and counselors attending as well. These workshops include:

9:00 a.m. – Financial Aid - Preparing and Paying for College

9:30 a.m. – Native American Student Benefits

10:00 a.m. – Choosing the Major That’s Right for You

Colleges and Universities and other representatives confirmed to attend the fair include:

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Austin College

Bacone College

Carl Albert State College

Cameron University

Community Care College

Connors State College

East Central University

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Murray State College

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M

Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University – Institute of Technology

Southwestern Christian University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Texas A&M Commerce

United States Military Academy at West Point

University of North Texas

University of Oklahoma

For more information on the Texoma Area College Fair, please contact Southeastern’s Office of University Recruitment at (580) 745-2060.