JACKSON, Tenn. — Sept. 2, 2005 — Â鶹ÊÓƵ University has extended its enrollment deadline for the fall semester until Sept. 12 to accommodate those students affected by Hurricane Katrina.
"We join many in the higher education community who desire to assist students adversely affected by the hurricane," said Rich Grimm, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s vice president for enrollment services. "Â鶹ÊÓƵ pledges its full support to these students and their families, and will be responsive to their needs, financial and otherwise."
Â鶹ÊÓƵ President David S. Dockery said a number of students displaced by the hurricane have contacted the university to inquire about enrolling.
"I have instructed our staff to be as accommodating as possible to these individuals," Dockery said.
Students requiring more information may contact Robbie Graves, director of admissions and recruiting, at (731) 661-5590 or e mail him at rgraves@uu.edu.