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TIFTON, GA (WALB) -

High school juniors and seniors will have an opportunity to visit Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Saturday, November 10 for the fall ABAC Stallion Day. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Donaldson Dining Hall.

"Stallion Days showcase ABAC tradition - caring faculty and staff, widely recognized and unique academic programs, and committed current students. One of the great things about Stallion Day is having the chance for future students to connect with current students who experienced Stallion Day as a high school senior.  Students living the ABAC life every day are our greatest resource," said Brooke Jernigan, ABAC Enrollment Management Counselor.

Visitors will be able to take tours of the campus from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. given by the ABAC Ambassadors. The Stallion Marketplace will be in the Gressette Gym from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and offers an inside look into over 50 academic programs including bachelor's degrees. 

A free lunch for the visiting students will be provided from noon – 1 p.m.  Meals are available for parents at a cost of $6 per person.  During the noon hour, high school seniors will have a chance to win a $235 housing waiver, a one-semester meal plan worth over $1,000, or a $500 tuition grant. Those who have submitted official transcripts and official SAT/ACT scores could also receive on-the-spot admission to the college during the event.

Prospective students should sign up ahead of time for the Stallion Day event at www.abac.edu/stalliondays or call (229) 391-5004.   If there are any questions regarding Stallion Day, prospective students can contact the Office of Enrollment Services via e-mail at abacinfo@abac.edu.

Here is the full press release from Abraham Baldwin Agricultrual College

High school students will get a taste of campus life on Nov. 10 during the annual fall Stallion Day at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Donaldson Dining Hall.

"Stallion Days showcase ABAC tradition - caring faculty and staff, widely recognized and unique academic programs, and committed current students," said Brooke Jernigan, ABAC enrollment management counselor.  "One of the great things about Stallion Day is having the chance for future students to connect with current students who experienced Stallion Day as a high school senior.  Students living the ABAC life every day are our greatest resource."

Visitors can take tours guided by the ABAC Ambassadors and then check out the Stallion Marketplace exhibits located in Gressette Gym from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  The Stallion Marketplace offers prospective students a look at over 50 programs of study including on-campus bachelor's degrees in Biology, Social and Community Affairs, Arts and Culture, Writing and Communication, Business and Economic Development, Diversified Agriculture, Turfgrass and Golf Course Management, Forestry, and Wildlife Management.

Conversation Corners will take place from 10:45 – 11:50 a.m. in the Health Sciences Building. Campus visitors choose two detailed information sessions during this time, which focus on areas such as home school, housing, student involvement, and the Honors Program.  Parents are also welcome to attend. 

A free lunch for the visiting students will be provided from noon – 1 p.m.  Meals are available for parents at a cost of $6 per person.  During the noon hour, high school seniors will have a chance to win a $235 housing waiver, a one-semester meal plan worth over $1,000, or a $500 tuition grant. Those who have submitted official transcripts and official SAT/ACT scores could also receive on-the-spot admission to the college during the event.

From 1 – 1:45 p.m., parents will remain in the dining hall for an information session while students take part in interactive classes from the six schools of study at ABAC.

Students and parents will reunite from 2 – 3:30 p.m. to take advantage of sessions on financial aid and scholarship information and for a tour of the ABAC Lakeside freshman housing complex.

"We hope that when students leave Stallion Day they will be so excited that they will choose to spend the next four years with us," said Jernigan.

Prospective students should sign up ahead of time for the Stallion Day event at www.abac.edu/stalliondays or call (229) 391-5004.   If there are any questions regarding Stallion Day, prospective students can contact the Office of Enrollment Services via e-mail at abacinfo@abac.edu.