Dual Enrollment
This session on dual enrollment provides a review of the benefits of dual enrolling as well as the unique processes for students who are homeschooled or attend a public or private school. Admissions requirements and opportunities for degree or certificate completion are also discussed.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Do you like working with people? Are you looking for job security? Do you want to work in healthcare? Join us for a session on the proposed Physical Therapist Assistant program in collaboration with Germanna Community College. Learn about this dynamic career in the health professions!
Recreation and Wellness
How a degree in recreation will launch you into an engaging career in sports management, recreation or tourism.
Education and Childhood Development
How a degree in Education or Early Childhood Development will empower you to inspire the next generation as a teacher.
Business Degrees
How a degree in business can lead to rewarding careers with great earning potential.
The Road Less Traveled: Non-Traditional Paths to a College Degree
How to use flexible course formats, online tools, and prior learning to obtain a college degree on your time.
General Information
General information sessions where you learn about programs, paying for college, student resources, and much more at Laurel Ridge.
Computer and Information Technology
How to secure an in-demand career in IT through degrees in computer science, cybersecurity or information systems technology.
Transfer Opportunities
Admissions representatives from Laurel Ridge, JMU and Virginia Tech share their advice for transfer to a 4-year college.
Health Professions
How a degree in health professions can lead to rewarding careers with great earning potential.
HBCU Transfer Opportunities
Laurel Ridge’s team of advisors discuss the transfer opportunities available through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s).
Accommodations 101
Disability Services Coordinator Vivi Meder leads students through the steps to obtaining accommodations at the college level. Also discussed are the transition from high school to college and student experiences with academic accommodations.
Parents and Supporters
In this session, parents and supporters are invited to learn more about the college application process, paying for college, supporting their students, and the actions they can take while their students are still in high school.
Adult Degree Completion Programs
Ready to take the next step in completing your bachelor’s degree? Representatives from EMU, JMU, UVA and ODU Online share their adult degree completion opportunities.