October 3, 1996 For Immediate Release

A University of Northern British Columbia representative will be visiting schools throughout the Northwest region next week, to give high school and college students information on their post-secondary education options. UNBC Associate Registrar Martin Cocking will be joined by representatives from each of the other BC universities and BCIT, so students will have the opportunity to compare the programs, services, and requirements at each provincial institution.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, October 7th, Morning

Charles Hays Secondary (Students from Prince Rupert Secondary will join the presentation).

Tuesday, October 8th

Caledonia Secondary, Morning
NWCC - Terrace campus, Afternoon

Wednesday, October 9th

Mount Elizabeth Secondary, Morning

Thursday, October 10th

Smithers Secondary, Morning
(Hazelton, Babine, and Ebineezer Schools will join the presentation)
Houston Secondary, Afternoon

The visits are an annual program undertaken by UNBC in concert with the other BC universities and BCIT. Students attending the presentations will be able to find out such things as the degree program offerings, program prerequistes, residence information, and student activities. Academic calendars and application forms will be available.

For further information, contact: