In the fall of each year, the Center
for African American Students' Program sponsors the Outstanding Black High
School Student Weekend. This is a major recruiting initiative to increase
enrollment of academically advanced African American students, as Marshall
strives to increase the density of minority students and move towards a more
pluralistic institutional environment.

All WV and Metro high schools participate and have the opportunity to nominate
African American high school juniors. Nominees are subsequently invited to
attend the Outstanding Black High School Students' Weekend held each year in
November. The Weekend (Friday and Saturday) is set aside to introduce each
student to the Marshall University academic experience. High school students
that attend generally reside on campus with other university students,
while family
members find other local accommodations.
The fun-filled weekend consists of a
Friday evening Recognition Banquet followed by a social event for students;
information sessions with parents and students;
Saturday a.m. breakfast with
families; and opportunities to meet Deans, faculty,
and key
administrative staff such as Financial Aid and Residential Services.
Upon graduation from high school, students who were nominated and attended
The Weekend are
candidates for a 4 year tuition
For
additional information or an online Student Nomination Form, please contact the
CAASP.