All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Glenville State to host degree program Exploration Day for prospective students

Glenville State College

Glenville, W.Va. – Prospective students are invited to Glenville State College on Saturday, April 13 to learn more about a variety of degree programs. The exploration day event will feature sessions for students who want to learn about criminal justice, science and math, education, and land resources programs at GSC. Students who have not yet decided on a college major are also welcome to attend and will have a special session available.

Visitors can begin arriving at the Sue Morris Sports Complex at 8:45 a.m. Check in at the Mollohan Campus Community Center starts at 9 a.m. The event gets underway at 10 a.m. with a brief welcome and department sessions. Attendees will be treated to lunch at 12:30 p.m. and will be admitted to the GSC Lady Pioneer softball games that afternoon for free. The games begin at 1 p.m.

Transportation to and from the campus will be provided.

To sign up, visit www.glenville.edu/admissions/events or call (800) 924-2010.

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