Kansas Wesleyan University will opens its doors to a growing segment of the Sunflower State’s population. The school in Salina is set to host its first Homeschool Visit Week, this week Nov. 11-15.

According to KWU, while any student may visit at any point, this week is a focused opportunity to promote KWU’s inclusion of the homeschool community in its recent academic focus.

“Homeschooling is on the rise in Kansas,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. “Some statistics show that the rate of new Kansas homeschooling families has tripled in recent years. Many of these students are great people and, academically, tremendously qualified. They also are hoping for a university experience that includes personal attention, and that, in a nutshell, describes Kansas Wesleyan. We’re happy to welcome all homeschoolers from across the state to visit anytime, but particularly this week.”

Students may register for a KWU campus visit at www.kwu.edu/visit and all are welcome to visit at any agreed-upon time, regardless of school or homeschool affiliation.

“We are proud of how, in recent years, we’ve increased our admissions standards and made a conscious choice in bringing in more academically minded students,” said Oliver. “Just as we know those students attend public and private schools, we also know many are homeschooled. We hope the announcement of Homeschool Visit Week tells the Kansas homeschool community that we recognize that fact, and we welcome them to explore all KWU has to offer.”

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