Getting the Most from a Chiropractic College Open House

When you’re on track for a doctor of chiropractic degree, it’s easy to think of a college open house as a simple event you can do without. Now, skipping the silly stuff about college choices does make sense, but attending a chiropractic school’s “college open house” is not to be missed. Here’s why a college open house is a “must do” event and how to get the most out of the experience:

• College Open House events reflect the campus culture
  Website pages and beautiful brochures of the campus only give you a glimpse of your university of choice. The photos you see and the descriptions you read aren’t a big help when your chiropractic school classes begin. What really makes a difference is finding answers to tough questions tailored to your expectations, your personality, and your learning style. Are the facilities up to speed? What’s the level of commitment in student services? Is the campus in a safe neighborhood? Do the instructors have actual patient care experience?

• College Open House events give direct access to faculty and staff
  It’s easy to think of a college open house and personal tour as a time for the university to get to know you, but actually, it’s the time for you to interview university personnel. Faculty members and staff such as financial aid officers should be eager to discuss needs and concerns. Only one-on-one answers gained during a campus visit or personal tour will tell you this chiropractic school satisfies your academic and life goals.

• College Open House events bring you in contact with students
  Yes, be sure to take in the library, the cafeteria areas, and recreational center during the visit, but also pay attention to the students you see. Do they seem happy to be there? Do they interact well with each other and faculty? Ask to sit in with a student discussion group or spend a few minutes in an actual class. By absorbing the “campus vibe,” you’ll know if this chiropractic school is for you.

The bottom line is this: To become a chiropractor, don’t miss out on the college open house experience. According to some admissions representatives, seven out of 10 prospective students make their college choice after their open house visit.

Live Your Dream: Become a Chiropractor at CUKC

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), a nonprofit, private, health-focused university located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City area. More than one out of every 10 chiropractors in the U.S. is a CUKC graduate. The CUKC accelerated Doctor of Chiropractic program can be completed in just 3.3 years (10 trimesters), all in classroom and labs on the CUKC campus and at clinical settings in the Kansas City area.

CUKC hosts three college open houses each year and campus visits weekly. To learn more about the CUKC Doctor of Chiropractic program, request more information or sign up for an open house visit!