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Discover WT

Discover WT

This is the perfect event for high school sophomores and juniors begining the search for higher education. Discover WT is an interactive and exciting way to experience West Texas A&M University, including demonstrations from some of our leading departments and personal connections with students and faculty.

At Discover WT, you can tour our beautiful campus, get a taste of BUFF life and experience firsthand what current Buffs are raving about!  Discover WT is a lot of fun, but dont worry... ...you'll get  information about admission to WTAMU, areas of study, financial aid, residential living, student activities and so much more. 
Fall 2011 and spring 2012 discover WT dates TBA...

SPRING 2012

  • Friday March 2nd

Reservations

Discover WT is free, but space  fills up quickly and reservations are required. Register by the Tuesday prior to each event.

Discover WT Registration is OPEN for March 2.

For more about Discover WT, call the Office of Admissions at 806-651-2020 or 1-800-99-WTAMU.

 

Sample Schedule *

9am Check In – Alumni Banquet Facility

9:30am Welcome

 9:40am WT Highlights

10:05am Academic Showcase

10:45am-11:30am Services for Students Fair - JBK

11:30am Concurrent sessions (to run at 11:30, 11:50, and 12:10)
[Choose three sessions to attend from the following options. –Classroom Center]
• Admissions
• Scholarships/Financial Aid
• Transfer
• Study Abroad/Honors
• Student Panel
• Athletics
• Student Organizations

12:30pm  Have a great day - Be sure to pick up your Buff Spirit gift

1pm Campus tour departs from the University Bookstore

2-4pm Suggestions for Optional Afternoon Activities:

• Hike in Palo Duro Canyon
• Visit Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
• Visit “The Square” – Downtown Canyon shopping and business district
• Tour Residence Halls, Horse Center, Nance Ranch (each on your own)

4pm Discover WT Event ends

 *Schedule subject to change.

  

Lodging

Please visit our lodging page for great room rates for WTAMU visitors.

  

Parking and Directions

 Driving directions to Campus

GPS Coordinates N34.984765, W-101.912723

Once you arrive at WTAMU look for the large directional signs for Discover WT.  These signs will lead you to parking zones 13 and 16 (printable parking zone map ).

 

Weather

Weather in the panhandle can be unpredictable, see a 10-day forecast from weather.com.