<p>Cornell got an overwhelming response from Tulane, around 300 students have arrived, and despite that (we only anticipated 20-200--we are in the middle of nowhere!) we are now accepting Xavier and other HBCU kids from the affected areas who want to come to Cornell. I love the fact that cornell is so big, an extra couple of hundred kids won't even make a dent or compromise the education given. ^_^ gooo big red!</p>
<p>University of Toronto has offered spots for from 50-100 students both undergrad and grad/professional. If anyone knows of any students who will be taking them up on their offer, please let me know. We lived there for many years and I have innumerable contacts which I'd be happy to implement for airport transportation, housing, clothing, supplies, etc. </p>
<p>University of Windsor, University of Ottawa and McGill have made similar offers.</p>
<p>This is the main website:
<a href="http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/hurricane/student_support.lasso%5B/url%5D">http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/hurricane/student_support.lasso</a></p>
<p>Or, simply call this number to speak directly with
Undergraduate Admissions/Student Affairs
(530) 752-3710</p>
<p>Good luck finding a new school. I hope this helps.</p>
<p>2sonmom, thanks for the much-needed reprimand, but Chapel Hill changed its mind AFTER we had to leave for Cornell. They had actually CALLED me in rersponse to my e-mailed enquiry and told me they wouldn't do anything except let him come and pay for everything so he could take 2 or 3 courses (see their press release of 9/1), which we could never have afforded after paying Tulane.</p>
<p>So, as you can see, I made no false and misleading statements, and I am very happy for those who are beneficiaries of whatever generosity Chapel Hill finally decided to show. I'm sorry for my son, who would like to have been with his friends at Chapel Hill, that it came too late for him. We heard about it from Cornell AT Cornell.</p>
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SMU has reached capacity in assisting students displaced by Hurricane Katrina.......
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<p>List of Texas colleges and universities accepting Katrina students....
<a href="http://www.smu.edu/newsinfo/stories/katrina-others.asp%5B/url%5D">http://www.smu.edu/newsinfo/stories/katrina-others.asp</a></p>
<p>Hendrix College, a small liberal arts college in Conway, AR, has some sort of program for displaced students.</p>
<p>According to the school paper, about 80 students had registration yesterday at USC. They are from both in state and out of state. We started classes almost three weeks ago, so they are trying to get them caught up on everything.</p>
<p>Wake Forest University school newspaper article: <a href="http://ogb.wfu.edu/?id=2474_0_9_0_M%5B/url%5D">http://ogb.wfu.edu/?id=2474_0_9_0_M</a></p>
<p>Galen University, a partner institution of the University of Indianapolis, would like to extend an offer to help students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Our undergraduate programs receive direct credit from the University of Indianapolis which is accredited by North Central, thus students will have no problems with transferability issues. The business B.Sc. degree programs of the University of Indianapolis in Belize are: Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, Anthropology and Archaeology.</p>
<p>Belize is the only English speaking country in Central America and is served by direct flights from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Charlotte. All courses are taught in English. Galen University also offers an undergraduate degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.</p>
<p>Recognizing that students are facing a difficult time financially, the University has decided to offer all affected students financial assistance in the form of a 50% tuition grant. Thus for the Fall 2005 semester displaced students will pay only US $1500 in tuition and US $900 in fees for full-time enrolment (15 credits) in the University of Indianapolis programs in Belize.</p>
<p>Our administrative and student affairs team are ready to help students make the transition to Belize for Fall Semester, secure affordable housing, health insurance etc.</p>
<p>US students do not need an entry visa for Belize and our administrative staff will get them a one semester student visa. We have a class starting on Monday, September 26, 2005 consisting of students displaced by Katrina and we would welcome all students. </p>
<p>More information about Galen University and about international admissions is available at <a href="http://www.galen.edu.bz%5B/url%5D">www.galen.edu.bz</a>. or students may contact our student affairs office directly at <a href="mailto:studentaffairs@galen.edu.bz">studentaffairs@galen.edu.bz</a> </p>
<p>9/8/2005</p>
<p>Galen University / University of Indianapolis Programs in Belize accepting displaced students </p>
<p>Galen University, a partner institution of the University of Indianapolis, would like to extend an offer to help students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Our undergraduate programs receive direct credit from the University of Indianapolis which is accredited by North Central, thus students will have no problems with transferability issues. The business B.Sc. degree programs of the University of Indianapolis in Belize are: Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, Anthropology and Archaeology.</p>
<p>Belize is the only English speaking country in Central America and is served by direct flights from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Charlotte. All courses are taught in English. Galen University also offers an undergraduate degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.</p>
<p>Recognizing that students are facing a difficult time financially, the University has decided to offer all affected students financial assistance in the form of a 50% tuition grant. Thus for the Fall 2005 semester displaced students will pay only US $1500 in tuition and US $900 in fees for full-time enrolment (15 credits) in the University of Indianapolis programs in Belize.</p>
<p>Our administrative and student affairs team are ready to help students make the transition to Belize for Fall Semester, secure affordable housing, health insurance etc.</p>
<p>US students do not need an entry visa for Belize and our administrative staff will get them a one semester student visa. We have a class starting on Monday, September 26, 2005 consisting of students displaced by Katrina and we would welcome all students. </p>
<p>More information about Galen University and about international admissions is available at <a href="http://www.galen.edu.bz%5B/url%5D">www.galen.edu.bz</a>. or students may contact our student affairs office directly at <a href="mailto:studentaffairs@galen.edu.bz">studentaffairs@galen.edu.bz</a></p>
<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>Sacred Heart College in Belize is offering displaced students an option to continue school at a very affordable price. You can visit: <a href="http://www.embassyofbelize.org/forum/mboard.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.embassyofbelize.org/forum/mboard.php</a></p>
<p>Galen University, a partner institution of the University of Indianapolis, would like to extend an offer to help students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Our undergraduate programs receive direct credit from the University of Indianapolis which is accredited by North Central, thus students will have no problems with transferability issues. The business B.Sc. degree programs of the University of Indianapolis in Belize are: Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, Anthropology and Archaeology.</p>
<p>Belize is the only English speaking country in Central America and is served by direct flights from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Charlotte. All courses are taught in English. Galen University also offers an undergraduate degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.</p>
<p>Recognizing that students are facing a difficult time financially, the University has decided to offer all affected students financial assistance in the form of a 50% tuition grant. Thus for the Fall 2005 semester displaced students will pay only US $1500 in tuition and US $900 in fees for full-time enrolment (15 credits) in the University of Indianapolis programs in Belize.</p>
<p>Our administrative and student affairs team are ready to help students make the transition to Belize for Fall Semester, secure affordable housing, health insurance etc.</p>
<p>US students do not need an entry visa for Belize and our administrative staff will get them a one semester student visa. We have a class starting on Monday, September 26, 2005 consisting of students displaced by Katrina and we would welcome all students. </p>
<p>More information about Galen University and about international admissions is available at <a href="http://www.galen.edu.bz%5B/url%5D">www.galen.edu.bz</a>. or students may contact our student affairs office directly at <a href="mailto:studentaffairs@galen.edu.bz">studentaffairs@galen.edu.bz</a> .</p>
<p>From the Hendrix College website:</p>
<p>Hurricane Katrina relief efforts continued this weekend at Hendrix College as the college began welcoming displaced students, feeding storm victims that have relocated to Conway and sponsoring a supply trip to the devastated area of DeLisle, Miss.</p>
<p>By Tuesday, three students from New Orleans colleges and universities were enrolled as visiting students at Hendrix. The college issued department store gift certificates to the students for them to replace clothing and supplies. Karen Foust, Hendrix vice president of enrollment and dean of admission and financial aid, said the college has received applications from several more displaced students and expects them to enroll this week.</p>
<p>In addition, Hendrix Dining Services fed meals this weekend to several families from hurricane areas who have moved to Conway. Hendrix President J. Timothy Cloyd and Director of Public Safety Rick Sublett traveled to DeLisle with two trucks loaded with food and supplies.</p>
<p>Their trip was sponsored jointly by the Conway mayor's office, United Way of Faulkner County, the family of Madison and Martha Murphy and Conway businesses Virco and Nabholz Construction. Satterfield Oil supplied 500 gallons of diesel fuel for the trip to this town that had not yet received help from the Red Cross or governmental agencies. Hendrix students helped gather and load the trucks with supplies.</p>
<p>Cloyd said the small town which is located 10 miles north of Pass Christian received extensive storm damage and is in desparate need of supplies, particularly cleaning supplies. Some homes were heavily damaged, and many people had nothing left. The United Methodist Church was destroyed, and the local Catholic church was being used as a staging area. He said open sewage was everywhere.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Hendrix faculty, staff and students have joined other volunteer efforts on a local and national basis. The college is working with the city of Conway and United Way to provide assistance and collect donations for displaced families. The Chaplain's Office and the student Volunteer Action Committee are organizing groups to help at the intake center and the local shelter for refugees. The Hendrix campus is also assembling health kits for distribution through the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and the Chaplain's Office is organizing a mission trip during fall break to help hurricane victims.</p>
<p>Fifty-seven Hendrix students are from storm-affected areas, as well as many Hendrix alumni. Faculty, staff, students and alumni have volunteered to provide assistance, including lodging, for the displaced families and pets.</p>
<p>encouraged fund raising.....big deal.......shameful compared to some other Ivies who stepped up.</p>
<p>ctymomteacher: As I'm sure you are aware, public universites, such as UNC, must get approval from their Board of Governors (and sometimes possibly the State Legislature) in order to make a decision to waive tuition and fees for any reason. Molly Broad requested this, and it was approved. Unfortunately, they didn't operate quickly enough for you and your son.</p>
<p>Elite colleges' welcome brings unexpected boon</p>
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When Marc Mandel applied to law schools three years ago, he didn't consider Harvard. The Pittsfield native figured it was beyond his reach.</p>
<p>But with the upheaval of Hurricane Katrina, his thinking changed: The Tulane University School of Law student, in a striking academic trade-up, has gained admittance to Harvard Law School this semester as part of the school's relief efforts.</p>
<p>''I know they weren't being selective," Mandel said of Harvard's decision to accept 25 displaced students on a largely first-come-first-served basis. ''They were opening its doors to everyone. But you can't go wrong with Harvard Law on a page of your transcript."</p>
<p>Among the unexpected outcomes of Hurricane Katrina is the boon to the academic fortunes of hundreds of students from Gulf Coast schools. Suddenly, the country's most prestigious schools are welcoming a swath of displaced students -- some of whom might otherwise never have gained entrance to the institutions. [...]</p>
<p>Choosing which students to take has made for a distinct departure from protocol for the colleges. Some, like Harvard Law School, where several classes started Tuesday, have made offers in some instances without reviewing transcripts.</p>
<p>''Students needed to know very quickly," said Elena Kagan, the Harvard Law School dean. ''We didn't want a whole lot of students coming in late for classes."</p>
<p>''This is not the same admissions process that occurs for the class of 2010," said Mark Nichol, a spokesman at Brown University, which plans to take in as many as 100 undergraduates.
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<p>Marite: Interesting article. In fact, I was just talking about the same thing this morning. I'm so glad somebody finally wrote about it.</p>
<p>Stony Brook will accept students</p>
<p>Centre College (in Danville, KY) is taking students. Students who have already paid at an affected school don't have to pay tuition to Centre, and although basically all dorm space is filled (Centre has their largest freshman class ever), they are working on finding housing. A more complete explanation is on <a href="http://www.centre.edu%5B/url%5D">www.centre.edu</a> .</p>
<p>Can't agree with "Smilemore". Princeton admissions staff worked throughout the Labor Day weekend to process and place 30 students. They even opened a dorm that was shut down in order to house the students. They assigned a Tulane Senior as R.A. for the kids from La.</p>
<p>They are honoring scholarships in some cases and waived tuition in others.</p>
<p>We are very grateful for their efforts. It reflects positively on Princeton.</p>