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Nicholls is able to continue its Tour Tuesday initiative by continuing its partnership with Entergy Louisiana. Tour Tuesday, a program focused on bringing underrepresented students to campus for tours, gives students a chance to see what a higher education can offer and provide. Since its inception in 2016, over 2,000 students and 26 high schools in Entergy and Nicholls’ service area have toured Nicholls campus through the Tour Tuesday program, with about 500 students expected to participate this year.
“Supporting education is critical to making sure our communities are healthy and vibrant, and that’s why we’re proud to continue supporting Nicholls State University’s Tour Tuesday program,” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO. “Helping young students who may not otherwise have a chance to experience a college campus firsthand and learn more about resources that are available to them increases awareness of local options, including continuing their education and growing at a strong institution like Nicholls.”
“Many students describe the program as life changing, with many applying to college and specifically to Nicholls. Students shared that they never dreamed college was a possibility or that college tuition and fees could be drastically reduced or completely covered by scholarships, financial aid and TOPS. This program has become a vital part of our recruitment strategy for underserved students, and we hope to continue this partnership,” said Courtney Cassard, executive director of Enrollment Services at Nicholls State University.
Nicholls works with area high school guidance counselors to identify students who meet Nicholls’ admissions standards but may not be considering college as an option. Charter buses transport students from area high schools to Nicholls campus for a tour and overview of academic programs and student organizations. Any interested students will have an opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor who will help them fill out an application and any available financial aid forms.
To learn more about Nicholls’ admissions process, visit www.nicholls.edu/admissions/.
