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Events

Waynesburg U. Admissions Office to host Open House Events and Information Sessions for Prospective Students

Maura Fenske Oct 21, 2025

Waynesburg University’s Admissions Office invites prospective students and their families to experience campus firsthand during its upcoming Open House events. These events will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025; Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025; and Saturday, April 18, 2026, with each session running from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The schedule and format will remain consistent across all three Open House events:

9:30 a.m. RegistrationEnjoy light refreshments as you arrive. Roberts Chapel
10 a.m.

Welcome

  • Doug Lee, University President
  • Larry Stratton, Director of the Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership
Roberts Chapel
10:15 a.m. Walking Campus TourSpend time exploring the highlights of our campus and visiting our resident halls. Tour leaves from Roberts Chapel
11:15 a.m. Admissions & Financial Aid PresentationLearn more about the admissions process and scholarships available to first-time freshman students. Roberts Chapel
11:45 a.m. Student Organization FairDiscover more about student life on campus. Roberts Chapel
12:15 p.m. Lunch & SurveyEnjoy lunch in our dining hall with other visiting families. Sign up to attend optional activities after lunch. Submit your survey and receive a free gift!  Benedum Dining Hall
1 p.m. Academic Fair: Meet with faculty members in your majors of interest. Alumni Hall
1:30 p.m.

Optional Activities:

  • Shop at The Nest, our campus store (84 Wayne St.)
  • Tour the eHIVE
  • Tour the Criminal Justice simulations
  • Tour the Esports arena
  • Talk with coaches
Dismissed from Alumni Hall

Prospective students are encouraged to register for the Open House events in advance via the following links:

For those unable to attend an Open House, the Admissions Office will also host Saturday Information Sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2025; Jan. 17, 2026; and March 21, 2026. These smaller sessions provide another opportunity to learn about Waynesburg’s academic programs, meet Admissions staff and explore campus.

Register in advance for your preferred Saturday Information Session using the links listed below:

To learn more about visit opportunities, including a $4,000 ($1,000 awarded annually) Visit Grant for eligible prospective students, go to waynesburg.edu/visitSee more information about the Visit Grant below.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@waynesburg.edu or call 1-800-225-7393.

Consistently ranked a best value school, Waynesburg University’s Strategy for the 21st Century affirms its commitment to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and ethical leadership skills for all students. Rooted in its mission of faith, learning and service, the private, Christian university is located on a traditional campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania.

WU Visit Grant

The WU Visit Grant is a four-year renewable grant of $1,000 per academic year ($4,000 total), and is awarded to full-time, undergraduate students that file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Both resident and non-resident students are eligible.

High school juniors and seniors and transfer students who attend an in-person Waynesburg University campus visit qualify for the WU Visit Grant.

To qualify for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester, incoming students must visit campus no later than March 1, 2026.

*Virtual Visits do not count toward WU Visit Grant eligibility. Students must attend an in-person Waynesburg University campus visit to qualify.