LAUREL, MD (October 31, 2011) – On Saturday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 10, Capitol College will host open houses for undergraduate students looking to learn more about the bachelor degree programs offered at the institution. The open houses will last from 10 am to 1 pm.
For those looking to learn more about Capitol’s graduate degree programs, on-campus information sessions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 13, both at 6:30 pm. For those unable to attend the on-campus sessions, there will be a virtual information session held on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 pm.
Attending an open house or information session is a great way for students to see the campus, discover the state-of-the-art facilities available, learn more about the degree programs, meet faculty and staff, interact with Capitol’s online learning platform, and view on-campus housing options.
During the open houses, prospective students will visit the Cyber Battle Lab, where information assurance students simulate and defend against cyber attacks; the Space Operations Institute, where students monitor and observe NASA satellites in orbit; and the telecommunications and engineering labs; where students put the knowledge they’ve learned in classrooms to use.
The graduate information sessions detail each graduate degree program and offer students a glimpse at Capitol’s online learning platform, Capitol LIVE! Attendees are also able to meet and talk with faculty members and admissions representatives.
Capitol College is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to education in engineering, computer science, information technology and business through practices of leadership and innovation. Founded in 1927, Capitol offers associate, bachelor’s and master's degrees, a Doctor of Science in Information Assurance, professional development training and certificates. Academic programs are grounded in centers of excellence; these include the Space Operations Institute, the Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center, the Innovation and Leadership Institute, and the Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach. The college campus is located in Laurel, Maryland, a suburban setting midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. www.capitol-college.edu.