GREENVILLE, Pa.—Hundreds of students and representatives from higher education, military branches and trade schools will be at Thiel College from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 as the College hosts the Mercer County Guidance Counselor College Fair in the Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia.
The fair is free and open to the public.
Around 100 colleges, universities and technical schools, as well as businesses and armed forces representatives, will be on hand to distribute materials and talk with students and other interested members of the community about colleges and career choices. About 800 high school students from Mercer County high schools will be on campus for the college fair.
For information, contact the Thiel College Office of Admission at (724) 589-2345.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.