Western Carolina University will open its doors to prospective college students, their families and friends for its first open house of the fall semester on Sept. 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The open house gives visitors a chance to tour the campus, learn about the university’s academic programs and extracurricular opportunities and find out the important details of topics such as financial aid.

Tours of campus will be given in late morning and followed by an information fair, where visitors will be able to find out about the activities, student organizations and services available to students.

Lunch will be available at university dining facilities, and prospective students can redeem their free lunch voucher at Courtyard Dining Hall or the A.K. Hinds University Center food court.

Register at openhouse.wcu.edu or 828.227.7317 or 877.928.4968.