ESU Announces "Apply in July" Initiative to Bring College Experience to Students Where They Live
Summer Tour Includes Stops in Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties
East Stroudsburg, PA (06/30/2021) — While summer months often summon thoughts of vacations, beaches, camping, baseball and more, the Admissions team at East Stroudsburg University is gearing up for a 13-stop tour through Pennsylvania, Northern New Jersey and New York, to meet prospective students where they live. The initiative, appropriately named "Apply in July," will be a series of in-person events that enable prospective students and their family members to meet members of ESU's staff, and students, in person and virtually, close to home, and apply for admission to ESU.
"We know how precious the summer can be for students and their families. It's generally a time for relaxation and rejuvenation, but we also know that this can be prime time for high school graduates and rising seniors to visit colleges and universities and to make some serious decisions about their journey into higher education" said Karen Lucas, ESU's vice president for enrollment management. "Our 'Apply in July' initiative is intended to introduce ESU to interested students where they are. It allows us to answer important questions about applying, financial aid and housing without the travel time to campus when they might rather spend part of their day at the pool, socializing, or working to earn money for their college education. While we hope high school graduates and seniors visit with us, we want to be inclusive of transfer students and non-traditional students looking for an outstanding academic experience. We've done some marketing of the 'Apply in July' initiative but we also welcome walk-ins to stop by."
According to Lucas, the "Apply in July" visits will occur weekly throughout the month, every Tuesday through Thursday. Locations for the 2021 initiative were selected based on historical data indicating where ESU students come from. Admissions staff members and students will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m. at each stop to greet prospective students and families. Plans are also in place to have members of the ESU campus community - specifically individuals from financial aid, - available virtually to answer questions and help families navigate the complexity of the college admission process.
"Apply in July" will conclude with an invitation to all students and families to visit ESU's campus on Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take a tour and to participate in Instant Decision Day, an opportunity to meet with a college official and receive a same-day admission offer.
ESU "Apply in July" 2021 Calendar
Tuesday, July 6 - Edison, N.J.
Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center
50 Raritan Center Pkwy, Edison, NJ 08837
Wednesday, July 7 - North Philadelphia, Pa.
Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue
4100 Presidential Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
Thursday, July 8 - West Philadelphia, Pa.
Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown Rittenhouse Square
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tuesday, July 13 - King of Prussia, Pa.
Crown Plaza
260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Wednesday, July 14 - Doylestown, Pa.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Doylestown, PA
2650 Kelly Road, Warrington, PA 18976
Thursday, July 15 - Media, Pa.
Comfort Inn & Suites
1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Tuesday, July 20 - Garden City, N.Y.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carle Place, Garden City, NY
40 Westbury Ave, Carle Place, NY 11514
Wednesday, July 21 - Dickson City, Pa.
Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain
22 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507
Thursday, July 22 - Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Hilton Garden Inn Wilkes Barre
242 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
Tuesday, July 27 - Lehigh Valley, Pa.
ESU LVH Center, Bethlehem
60 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Wednesday, July 28 - Reading, Pa.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Reading
701 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
Thursday, July 29 - Harrisburg, Pa.
Hilton Harrisburg
1 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Saturday, July 31 - ESU campus
200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301