VirtU-8
You are Invited to VirtU-8!
You are invited to attend a session with the VirtU-8 team, a group of Universities, each offering unique opportunities for students pursuing higher education. This Spring, we are hosting a number of online events to share our programs with high school students, parents, and counselors. Our virtual session includes a university information session with a college fair that allows you to ask the questions that are important to you. We hope you will join us and learn about our institutions and the college search process.
Save the date and Register in the link below!
Registration Links - Information Session and College Fair
March 6, 2024
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: 8:30PM EST
March 19, 2024
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time: 8:30AM EST
April 3, 2024
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time: 1:00PM EST
April 20, 2024
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 10:00AM EST
Participating Universities
Please learn more about each institution and interact with representatives through engaging virtual experiences.
Location: Orange, California
# of km to nearest airport: 60 KM to Los Angeles Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 7,870
% of International: 5% from 75+ countries
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: YES, academic scholarships and need-based aid *need-aware
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action: November 1. Regular Decision: January 15.
Location: Santa Clara, California
# of km to nearest airport: 7 KM to San Jose Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 5,800
% of International: 8% from 40 countries
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: Limited merit-based awards and NO need-based aid available.
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action: November 1. Early Decision II and Regular Decision: January 7.
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
# of km to nearest airport: 40 KM to Fort Lauderdale Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 3,520
% of International: 17% from 101 countries
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: YES, academic scholarships and need-based aid (need-blind)
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Rolling; Early Decision I: November 15, Early Decision II: January 15, Regular Decision: March 1.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
# of km to nearest airport: 34 KM to Abu Dhabi Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 2,000
% of International: 80% from 120+ countries
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: YES, academic scholarships and need-based aid (need-blind)
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Early Decision I: November 1, Early Decision II: January 1, Regular Decision: January 5.
Location: Orlando, Florida
# of km to nearest airport: 24 KM to Orlando Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 2,350
% of International: 9% from 70+ countries
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: YES, academic scholarships and need-based aid *need-aware
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Early Decision I: November 15, Early Decision II: January 5, Regular Decision: March 1.
Location: Tampa, Florida
# of km to nearest airport: 10 KM to Tampa Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 9,500
% of International: 14% from 130 countries
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: YES, partial academic scholarships
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Rolling, and Early Decision I: November 15, Early Decision II: January 15, Regular Decision: March 1.
Location: Sewanee, Tennessee
# of km to nearest airport: 147 KM to Nashville Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 1,750
% of International: 6% from 30 countries
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: Academic scholarships, need-based aid, meets 100% of need-based aid.
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Early Decision I: November 15, Early Action: December 1, Early Decision II: January 15, Regular Decision: February 1.
Meet the Counselors!
Contact the following counselors with any questions regarding the admission process for their university.
Marcela Mejia Martinez
Chapman University
Assistant Vice President of Admission
admit@chapman.edu
Bryant Dowd
Chapman University
Associate Director of International Admission
bdowd@chapman.edu
Renee Loayza
Lynn University
Director of International Admission
rloayza@lynn.edu
Santiago Giraldo
Lynn University
Senior Assistant Director of International Admission
sgiraldo@lynn.edu
Mirela Batista
Lynn University
Associate Director of International Admission
mbatista@lynn.edu
Nathalia Garcia
Lynn University
Assistant Director of International Admission
nmgarcia@lynn.edu
Ango Paul Mwakisu
NYU Abu Dhabi
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
ango.mwakisu@nyu.edu
Ed Bustos
Rollins College
Director of International Admission
ebustos@rollins.edu
Brandy Fransen
Rollins College
Senior Associate Director of International Admission
bfransen@rollins.edu
AJ Howell-Williams
Santa Clara University
Director of Transfer, Athletics, and International Admission
ahowellwilliams@scu.edu
Joe Rodgers
Sewanee: The University of the South
Assistant Director of Admission
joe.rodgers@sewanee.edu
Daniela Molina
Trinity University
Admissions Counselor
dmolina@trinity.edu
Kindel Hollis
Trinity University
Senior Associate Director Admission
khollis@trinity.edu
Maggie Urquhart
The University of Tampa
International Admission Counselor
murquhart@ut.edu
Jaini Chhaya
The University of Tampa
Senior Associate Director of Enrollment Management
jchhaya@ut.edu
Location: San Antonio, Texas
# of km to nearest airport: 8.7 KM to San Antonio Int'l Airport
Undergraduate Population: 2,570
% of International: 8%
Financial Aid/Scholarships?: Yes available!
SAT/ACT Optional: YES
Application Deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action: November 1. Early Decision II and Regular Decision: February 1.