January 31, 1997 For Immediate Release

A representative of the University of Northern British Columbia will be visiting local highschools and college campuses next week to pass on information to prospective studentsabout the programs and services available at UNBC. The schedule is as follows:

Monday, February 3rd
Tumbler Ridge Secondary

Tuesday, February 4th
Chetwynd SecondarySouth Peace Secondary
NLC (Dawson Creek)

Wednesday, February 5th
North Peace Secondary
NLC (Fort St John)

Thursday, February 6th
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie Composite High

Friday, February 7th
Fairview High School

UNBC offers 25 bachelors degree programs in the Faculties of Arts and Science, Healthand Human Sciences, Management and Administration, and Natural Resources andEnvironmental Studies. High school students who apply for admission before the end ofFebruary may be eligible to qualify for early admission into the University this September.