Health & Behavioral Sciences Day
Friday, November 8th, 2024
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Fort Hays State University’s Admissions Office and the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will host the Health & Behavioral Science Day at Fort Hays State University on Friday, November 8th, 2024.
The event is open to high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students interested in careers in the health and behavioral sciences. This event is free and will include a buffet-style lunch.
The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of Allied Health, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health and Human Performance, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work.
The college offers programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Students are prepared to be practitioners, scientists, healthcare providers, educators, managers, and policymakers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.
Students will:
- Visit all six departments in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.
- Learn about academic, career, and other unique educational opportunities within the departments.
- Tour academic facilities, including clinical and simulation labs.
- Engage with faculty, staff, and students in each department.
- Have an opportunity to obtain additional information at the end-of-day browsing fair.
- Visit with representatives of the Admissions Office to learn more about FHSU.
Schedule of Events
9:30 - 10:00 am Check-in (Coliseum Gate 2)
10:00 - 10:15 am Welcome
10:30 - 12:00 pm Academic Visits & Tours
12:00 - 12:50 pm Lunch/Scholarships/Giveaways
1:00 - 2:30 pm Academic Visits & Tours
2:30 - 3:30 pm Browsing Fair (Coliseum)
🅿️ Parking passes are NOT required for the day. Guests may park in any campus parking lot or open space (except handicapped). A bus lane will run southbound on the east side of Sheridan Hall, and buses may park at Gross Memorial Coliseum.📍View our virtual map or download a campus map to help you find your way.
Groups are welcome! To enhance your experience, please have each attendee complete the sign-up form. We ask that everyone selects "0 guests," we kindly request that sponsors designate one student to indicate the number of sponsors or teachers attending with your group.
For questions, email fhsuchbs@fhsu.edu
Dr. Jeff Briggs
Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Fort Hays State University
Online registration is closed as the event has reached total capacity. Please contact the College of Health & Behavioral Sciences to join the waitlist if you're interested in attending.