Students Attend MOC Freshman Advising Day

MOUNT OLIVE- Several Duplin County students were among those who recently attended the first New Horizons Freshman Orientation Day at University of Mount Olive. The day was held for all incoming freshmen and their parents. Students met with faculty and pre-registered for fall 2002 classes. They had an opportunity to learn about academic policies and student services, as well as meet future classmates and tour the campus. Parents had the opportunity to speak with parents of current college students, in addition to faculty and staff members.

University of Mount Olive offers a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and bachelor of applied science degrees, as well as an associate of arts and associate of science degrees in a variety of majors. The College has a School of Business and six academic departments including Fine Arts, Language and Literature, Religion, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Science and Mathematics, and Social Sciences. The next scheduled Freshman Advising day is July 13. For more information about enrollment or financial assistance call (919) 658-2502.

Pictured are (left to right) Carson Kriger, Sarah Potter, and Jessica Sumner, all of North Duplin High School.

University of Mount Olive is a private, liberal arts institution dedicated to the total development of its students in an environment nurtured by Christian values. The College, sponsored by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists, has locations in Mount Olive, New Bern, Wilmington, Goldsboro, and the Research Triangle Park.