The purpose of the program is to encourage students to examine the career opportunities available in the health sciences fields as well as to encourage, inspire, and motivate students for higher education and health sciences fields.  Parents and students will discuss the necessary qualifications for these challenging and rewarding professions, receive information on high school and college preparatory course work, financial aid information, and advantages to setting career goals. There will also be a tour of the West Virginia University sports facilities.
 

The Health Sciences Seminar will be selecting 50 students and their parents from West Virginia.  Student selection will be based upon interest in science and mathematics and who show a desire for higher educational goals.  Other eligibility requirements include having a disadvantaged status (financial and first-generation college bound) and being from underrepresented minority groups.
 

The University will provide this seminar free to students and parents/guardians. Sponsored by West Virginia University's Division of Student Affairs and the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP).