Virtual Open House is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to get a feel for their post-secondary future at MacEwan University. Each year, MacEwan hosts a one-day event that features information sessions about programs and the full university experience they can expect when they start.

So because Open House is a welcoming opportunity for students to get to know MacEwan, ask questions about their future and learn more about what program might be right for them, here are several ways to prepare for Virtual Open House on November 6.

RSVP for the event (and put a reminder in your calendar)

Most importantly, be sure to RSVP for Virtual Open House. That way, MacEwan can send you reminders and links to the online platform so you don't miss this important day. It's also a wise idea to put a reminder in your calendar so you don't double-book yourself.

Check your tech

This year's Open House is all online, so rather than wait until the day of, students should best check their online connections and technology (charge the device you will be using) to keep the technical difficulties at bay. After you RSVP, be sure to check out the Open House platform to get a feel for its functionality and to ensure you can access the site.

Do your research on MacEwan.ca
Information about programs, admissions, how to apply and more can be found on MacEwan's website. Visit MacEwan.ca to research some of the programs you're curious about and come up with some questions you can ask during Open House.

Bring questions

Of course you're welcome to drop in and listen to the information sessions, visit the virtual program booths and meet professors without planning ahead — but since Open House is about thinking about your future, why not be prepared to make the most of this event? Professors and advisors will be available throughout to answer your questions, so it helps to have a list of things you want to know more about.  Consider what it is that you want or need to know about the program you're interested in. Write it down and be prepared to ask it during that program's info session.

And after you ask your question at Open House? "Write down the answers," recommends David Fischer, team lead, Student Recruitment. "This helps maintain focus when going from booth to booth and lets you compare programs. Use these questions to stack us up against other post-secs too when attending other open houses."

Go as a group

You don't have to go it alone — make Open House your very own special event. Invite your friends and family to join you. Attend Open House from the comfort of your own home and engage in information sessions together. With a good support network nearby, you will feel empowered to ask the questions that matter to you.

"Bounce ideas off each other and talk things over with your friends and family," says Fischer. "It will be less intimidating and could elicit questions you didn't think to ask."
"Open House is information overload. If you still have questions after, let us know."
David Fischer

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