The College Day program is designed for pre-college students as an introduction to higher education. Students spend a day visiting Oakland University in order to learn about the feasibility of higher education and to meet faculty, staff and students. The program can include many or all of the features below. Please feel free to review a sample agenda.
Highlights Include:
Academic and Career Explorations
Academic presentations provided by various professional schools and academic departments at Oakland University.
Informational Programs
Informational sessions in critical areas such as admissions and financial aid are presented to students.
Campus Tours
Program mentors accompany students, familiarizing them with Oakland University’s campus.
Lunch in Vandenberg Dining Center
This cafeteria-style dining facility offers a wide variety of all-you-can-eat menu options in a comfortable and convenient location.
Recreational Activities
Amenities include a 50-meter pool, racquetball/squash courts, gymnasium, table tennis and strength/cardiovascular training equipment.
Participating Schools:
Detroit Cadets (30 students)
July 26, 2011
Grand Valley State University - GU (47 students)
July 1, 2011
Grand Valley State University - GU (37 students)
June 24, 2011
Oak Park High School - GU (50 students)
June 9, 2011
Detroit School of Art East (60 students)
June 2, 2011
PSA School (45 students)
May 25, 2011
4 Corners Motessori (30 students)
April 19, 2011
Waterford ACE Program - 2011
May 27, 2011 - 10 students
May 6, 2011 - 40 students
April 15, 2011 - 12 students
April 1, 2011 - 48 students
March 18, 2011 - 5 students
March 4, 2011 - 54 students
February 18, 2011 - 19 students
February 4, 2011 - 48 students
Fire Cadets (15 students)
August 9, 2010
University of Ann Arbor GEAR UP students (48 students)
July 23, 2010
Flint Schools (52 students)
July 16, 2010
Pontiac High School (165 students)
June 1, 2010
Oak Park High School (150 students)
May 27, 2010
Flint Middle School (103 students)
May 19, 2010
Detroit Edison (120 students)
May 6, 2010
Flint Northwestern (39 students)
April 29, 2010
Old Redford (40 students)
April 22, 2010
Flint Northern (90 students)
March 30, 2010
Dove Academy (50 students)
March 26, 2010
Colin Powell School (45 students)
February 3, 2010
Nolan Middle School (30 students)
January 7, 2010
Nolan Middle School (36 students)
January 6, 2010
Detroit Jr. Fire Cadet Program (43 students)
July 30, 2009
OPBEA (13 students)
July 10, 2009
Waterford ACE Program - 2010
May 14, 2010 - 40 students
May 7, 2010 - 25 students
April 30, 2010 - 60 students
April 23, 2010 - 29 students
March 19, 2010 - 56 students
March 5, 2010 - 24 students
February 26, 2010 - 24 students
February 12, 2010 - 27 students
May 29, 2009 - 14 students
May 15, 2009 - 17 students
May 1, 2009 - 22 students
April 17, 2009 - 26 students
April 3, 2009 - 11 students
March 20, 2009 - 11 students
ROTC - Pontiac Northern High School (40 students)
May 7, 2009
YMCA (27 students)
April 18, 2009
Dove Elementary - PSA School (34 students)
March 19, 2009
Conner Creek Academy (75 students)
November 26, 2008
Conner Creek Academy (132 students)
November 13, 2008
Page Middle School (200 students)
November 12, 2008
Detroit Edison Public School Academy (25 students)
October 30, 2008
Nolan Middle School (40 students)
October 9, 2008
University of Michigan - Flint, Beecher High School (37 students)
September 12, 2008
Jr. Fire Cadet Program (29 students)
July 28, 2008