"The purpose was to help students make the decision whether or not FPU was going to be the right place for them," said Rina Campbell, undergraduate admissions director. "This was our chance to address any issue they had. That what it's about--making an informed decision."
Students and parents could meet with the financial aid, student accounts and admissions staffs as well as tour a residence hall. Chick-fil-A catered dinner and a dessert reception followed.
Social activities included a version of The Price is Right game. "The purpose was to have our new students spend time with our current students," Campbell said. Prizes had a university theme, such as computer equipment and free housing.
Most students came at around 6 p.m. and stayed until 9-9:30 p.m. Turnout was higher than expected at this inaugural event. "Our goal was to get 100 students on campus," Campbell said.
Much of that success was due to faculty and staff taking on extra duties to make Accepted Day happen. "It was definitely a team effort," Campbell said.
In all 14 students confirmed their plans to attend FPU next fall and seven signed up for housing. Many more students will commit within the next several months, Campbell said. "For many of them, yesterday's events confirmed that this is where they ought to pursue their college experience."