Kentucky Private College Week will be held June 15-19, 2009. The event is a joint effort of Kentucky’s 20 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities. The website for all things KyPCW is www.kentuckyprivatecolleges.org.

Kentucky Private College week is designed to make it easy for students and parents to discover and get a feel of the “fit” of several campuses in a short period of time. During KyPCW each member of the Association of Independent Ky Colleges & Universities (AIKCU) hosts two sessions daily that include a campus tour and information session about the admissions and financial aid process. Each session lasts about two hours to allow for travel time between campuses.

Download the 2009 Kentucky Private College Week Flyer to help spread the word.

FAQ (or those 5 Ws and 1 H)

Who should visit during KyPCW?

Everyone. Really. Ky Private College Week is for anyone who is thinking about college or who just wants to see what Kentucky’s small colleges have to offer. High school students of all ages and adults contemplating returning to school are encouraged to participate. Younger siblings, kids, grandparents? Bring them. It’s never too early, or too late, to think about college.

What is KyPCW?

An opportunity to check out some of Kentucky’s 20 independent colleges and universities. It’s a coordinated series of no pressure, relaxed campus tour and information session about admissions and financial aid to help prospective students and parents get a feel for the campus and begin to see if it might provide the right fit. And it’s free.

When is KyPCW?

June 15-19, 2009. Each campus will host visits at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

Where is KyPCW?

On the campuses of all 20 of Kentucky’s independent (private, nonprofit) colleges and universities: Alice Lloyd, Asbury, Bellarmine, Berea, Brescia, Campbellsville, Centre, Cumberlands, Georgetown, Kentucky Christian, Kentucky Wesleyan, Lindsey Wilson, Mid-Continent, Midway, Pikeville, St. Catharine, Spalding, Thomas More, Transylvania, and Union.

Not sure where a campus is located? Check the map.

Why visit during KyPCW?

We make it easy to visit as few as one or as many as 10 campuses during the week. Each campus hosts 2 sessions per day at the same times (9 a.m. and 2 p.m. local time). Fill out one simple online registration for all your visits and then show up on campus at the times you’ve chosen. No calling around to arrange multiple visits. No juggling schedules. Plus, each campus you visit will automatically wave its application fee should you choose to apply down the road.

How do I sign up for KyPCW?

Glad you asked. Visit http://kentuckyprivatecolleges.org or register directly right now.

Once you’ve registered, make sure you join the KyPCW Facebook page and spread the word to your friends. (Road trips are always better with friends.)