GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College is hosting a virtual booth in a new international recruitment effort for the Office of Admission from now through October 5.
In a first-of-its-kind effort to recruit internationally for undergraduates, Thiel College is participating in the 2023 Global Study Fair. Event organizers anticipated more than 5,000 student visitors at the event which will run for 24 consecutive hours between Oct. 4 and 5. Half of the participants are expected to be from the Americas and the remaining half would come from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
According to Director of Admissions Sonya Lapikas, student visitors have chatted with counselors, gotten information on scholarships and watched videos about Thiel.
Attendees can participate in live webinars and browse prestigious universities from around the world including the University of Texas, Boston University, University of Oxford, University of Sydney and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
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.