FAIRBORN — Wright State University is offering support to Urbana University students affected by the school's closure.
“We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a challenge for all educational institutions,” said Wright State President Sue Edwards in a written statement. “We’re very sad that it has resulted in Urbana University closing, so we want to help their students as best we can.”
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Wright State is offering current Urbana students academic and housing scholarships for fall and spring semesters.
“College students are already experiencing stress as they’ve had to adapt to classes being offered remotely,” said Jen McCamis, Wright State’s director of admissions in a release. “We’re here to make sure students displaced by Urbana University’s closure don’t have additional stress as they determine how they will finish their degrees.”
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Urbana students are invited to virtually meet with an advisor to discuss degree options, credit transfer, financial aid, housing, student life, the University Honors program and answer questions.
“Maybe these students will see that Wright State is a good fit for them, and maybe not, but we want them to know we are here for them if they need us,” said McCamis.