Catholic colleges, universities to visit diocesan high schools

September 1, 2005

The 45th Annual Catholic College Week will be held Sept. 6 to 9 in the Diocese of Sioux City. Each day, Catholic colleges and universities will visit two of the eight Catholic high schools of the diocese.

The visits provide an opportunity for area high school students to check out the benefits of education at a four-year Catholic institution.

Representatives from the following Catholics institutions from the Midwest will visit the Catholic high schools of the diocese:

Benedictine College - 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, Kan. 66002-1499

Briar Cliff University - 3303 Rebecca St., Sioux City, IA 51104

Clarke College - 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001

College of St. Benedict - 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph, MN 56375-2099

College of St. Mary - 1901 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68124

Creighton University - California at 24th St., Omaha, NE 68178

Fontbonne University - 6800 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105

Loras College - 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA 52004

Mount Marty College - 1105 West 8th St., Yankton, SD 57078

Mount Mercy College - 1330 Elmhurst Dr., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Presentation College - 1500 N. Main, Aberdeen, SD 57401

St. Ambrose University - 518 West Locust, Davenport, IA 52803

St. John's University - Collegeville, MN 56321-7222

St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987

University of St. Francis - 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL 60435

University of St. Thomas - 2115 Summit Ave., PO Box 5039, St. Paul, MN 55105

After visiting representatives from these Catholic colleges and universities, the high school students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit. Students should check with their guidance counselor for more information regarding Catholic College Week.

Questions to ask during a campus visit:

(c) What activities and services are available to help students get settled (academically and socially) during their first year?

(c) How big are the classes?

(c) How easy is it to meet with faculty?

(c) (Ask students) Are you able to register for the classes you want?

(c) What is the total cost of attending the college?

(c) Are all freshman assigned an academic counselor?

(c) Where do most freshmen live?

(c) Can I take a tour?

(c) What types of financial aid does the college offer and how do I apply?

(c) What activities are available for students?

(c) Who teaches the courses for first-year students?

(c) How successful are the college's graduates in finding jobs?

(c) What services (such as transportation and shopping) are available locally?

Schedule for Catholic College Week

Tuesday, September 6

10:00 a.m.Bishop Garrigan High School, Algona

1:00 p.m.St. Edmond High School, Fort Dodge

Wednesday, September 7

10:00 a.m.St. Mary High School, Storm Lake

1:00 p.m.Kuemper High School, Carroll

Thursday, September 8

10:00 a.m.Bishop Heelan High School, Sioux City

1:00 p.m.Gehlen Catholic High School, Le Mars

Friday, September 9

10:00 a.m. Spalding Catholic High School, Granville

1:00 p.m.St. Mary High School, Remsen