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.