RADNOR, Pa. (April 18, 2012) – On April 15, Cabrini College welcomed nearly 300 accepted students and their families for a day of exploration and community the College’s annual Accepted Students Day.
In addressing accepted students and their families, the College’s president, Dr. Marie Angelella George, spoke of the extraordinary spirit on campus and of the number of opportunities available to students at Cabrini. The day also allowed accepted students and their families to each participate in panel discussions led by current students and their parents, respectively.
Even the College’s mascot, the Cavalier, and the Phillie Phanatic attended the event, posing for pictures with guests. The day concluded with a campus-wide involvement fair which offered a window into some of the extracurricular opportunities afforded to Cabrini students.
Accepted students shared their opinions of the day:
“It was awesome,” said Owen Moore, from Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, Pa. “I can’t wait to be a part of the Cabrini community.”
“Everything about Cabrini feels like a big, welcoming family,” said Megan Brogan, from Eastern Regional Senior High School in Voorhees N.J. “I felt comfortable, especially on Accepted Students Day. I'm excited to be a part of that family!”
“My visit confirmed that Cabrini is the right college and fit for me,” said Melissa Grisafi, from Boyertown High School in Boyertown, Pa. “By meeting with professors in the social work department, I felt 100 percent on my decision to declare my major in the fall. Their guidance and insight of what the major entails fit my interests and expectations, and made me feel confident in my decision.”
About Cabrini College
Students do extraordinary things at Cabrini College, a residential Catholic college welcoming learners of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds. Founded in 1957 by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the College provides a transformational “education of the heart,” focusing on academic excellence, leadership development and a commitment to social justice.
Cabrini offers 1,300 full-time undergraduate students more than 30 majors, pre-professional programs, concentrations and minors. More than 1,900 students are in graduate studies programs at the main campus in Radnor, Pa., and at 13 off-site locations. The College’s serene 112-acre campus is located 30 minutes from Philadelphia.