Texas Southern University to Host Virtual Tiger Day

HOUSTON, TX – October 28, 2020 – The Texas Southern University Office of
Outreach Services is hosting a Virtual Tiger Day for prospective junior
and senior high school students, and transfer students Thursday, October
29, 2020, and Friday, October 30, 2020. Event participants have the option
to select a day that works for their schedule and will learn about the
admissions process, how to apply for scholarships, student activities, the
history of the University, and more. The event will give prospective
students a snapshot of what life is like as a TSU student.

Traditionally hosted on campus, this year’s Tiger Day will be virtual. “We
are incredibly excited to offer this opportunity to prospective students
who could potentially join the TSU family,” said Dr. Teresa McKinney, vice
president of the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management,
“We want to provide the feel of what life would be like as a TSU student
and the ways in which we will support their success.”

Dr. Brian Armstrong, executive director of Outreach Services, said
participants will have several things to take away from the event. “We
want students to take with them three unique aspects about TSU – TSU has
an array of academic programs that will prepare our students for their
academic field of interest, the campus is located in the heart of Houston,
one of the nation’s largest and diverse cities, and our campus
administrators, faculty and staff are prepared to assist students achieve
success during their time at TSU,” said Armstrong.

Eddie Davenport, assistant director of Outreach Services, wants students
to know that their four-year experience will be seamless.

 “This is the time where students are introduced to this historic
University along with meeting our supportive faculty and staff and seeing
our beautiful campus,” said Davenport, “We start from application to
graduation, focusing on the entire process!”

Participants are encouraged to register before the 8 a.m. Thursday,
October 29 deadline.

Register now for the Virtual Tiger Day event:
http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/university-days-events/tiger-day.html