The Argos were a mythological band of uncommonly courageous Greeks who sailed off in search of a great adventure. Are you an Argo?
The University of Great Falls offers a combination of campus events and personal visit days so you as a student can see the campus first hand!
- Argo Adventure - 6/29/2012 and 6/30/2012
- Argo Visit Days - 3/12/2012 and 4/10/2012
- Argo Visit and Registration Day - 4/28/2012
- Argo Overnight - 3/11/2012
- Argo Saturday - 10/29/2011
- College Affordability Night – 11/3/2011, 11/10/2011, 11/17/2011
- Catholic Scholar Competition - 11/4/2011, 11/11/2011, 11/18/2011
- University of Great Falls Scholar – 2/3/2012, 2/10/2012, 2/17/2012, 2/24/2012
- Personal Visit Days - Any day Monday through Friday , 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Please give at least 48 hours notice)
Scroll down for a description of each event.
Have questions or would like to schedule a visit over the phone? Please call (406) 791-5202 or toll free (800) 856-9544 to speak with someone in our Admission Office.
Campus Event Descriptions
Argo Visit Days - 3/12/2012, 4/10/2012, 6/18/2012
Students and parents are welcome to attend this exciting day of exploration. You will meet your future classmates, current students and faculty. You will tour the beautiful campus as you explore academics, student life and financial aid. This event provides a general overview of Campus.
Argo Overnight - 3/11/2012
What is life really like at the University of Great Falls? Come and join the fun at the University of Great Falls Overnight Visit! You'll hang out with the students and spend the night in the dorms. The University will pay for your parents' stay at the Holiday Inn. Parents will also enjoy dinner and college information sessions on financial aid and other topics of interest. The next morning, you will experience real classes, talk with professors, student leaders and others that will answer all your college questions. Your parents will have their own sessions to attend, as well.
Argo Saturday – 10/29/2011
Students and parents are welcome to attend this exciting Saturday visit. A shortened version of our regular visit day. Students will get to experience campus first hand with activities and meet current students
College Affordability Workshops – 11/3/2011, 11/10/2011, 11/17/2011, 12/3/2011
The cost of a private liberal arts education can be cut in half at the University of Great Falls. How can that be? These mini workshops by Financial Aid and Admission professionals will explain the ins and outs of paying for college. Learn more about scholarships from the University of Great Falls, federal aid and the Net Price Calculator, private scholarships and how to find them.
Catholic Scholar Competition - 11/4/2011, 11/11/2011, 11/18/2011
The University of Great Falls is offering as many as TEN FULL TUITION scholarships to students who attend a Catholic High School and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better and/or ACT cumulative score of 22 or better and/or SAT combined Math and Verbal scores totaling 1020 or better. The student must be recommended by High School Counselor, Principal or Teacher. Students must complete an application and write a 500 word essay about their alignment with the University of Great Falls mission statement and the 5 Providence values. If chosen, the student must visit campus and complete an interview. Application deadline is November 1, 2011.
University of Great Falls Scholar – 2/3/2012, 2/10/2012, 2/17/2012, 2/24/2012
The University of Great Falls is offering FIVE FULL TUITION scholarships to students who have a 3.6 GPA or better, an ACT cumulative score of 27 or better or SAT combined Math and Verbal scores totaling 1210 or better. Students must complete an application and write a 500 word essay to be considered. If chosen, the student must visit campus and complete an interview. Application deadline is February 1, 2012.
Personal Visit Days
Any day Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Please give at least 48 hours notice)
Personal visit days are designed just for you. Simply complete the visit form and let us know your interests. A full day of activities will be planned so that you can experience fully, life as a University of Great Falls Argo! You may even choose to spend the night in the dorms hosted by a student Ambassador. If you plan on spending the night, please plan on bringing a sleeping bag and necessities for the night.
Can’t make it to one of our events? Or have already been? Come see us for a personal visit day!
A personal visit day is for you to explore the things that you want to see on the University of Great Falls campus—including but not limited to—a campus tour, meeting with our president, sitting in on a class of interest to you, meeting with a faculty member, chatting with your admission counselor, and spend the night in the dorms!
Students and parents are welcome to attend this exciting day of exploration. You will meet your future classmates, current students and faculty. You will tour the beautiful campus as you explore academics, student life and financial aid. This is a general overview of campus.
Have questions or would like to schedule a visit over the phone? Please call (406) 791-5202 or toll free (800) 856-9544 to speak with someone in our Admission Office.