College Fairs and Visit Opportunities
Colleges That Change Lives
Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
Capitol Ballrooms A-D
701 East 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
The program begins promptly at 7 p.m. with a 30-minute information session. The college fair follows immediately afterwards, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Attendees also have the option to attend another 30-minute session focused on paying for college and financial aid, which takes place during the college fair. Students, parents, and counselors are encouraged to register online in advance of the program.
Colleges anticipated to be in attendance include:
Agnes Scott College · Allegheny College · Austin College
Bard College · Beloit College · Birmingham-Southern College
Centre College · Clark University · Cornell College
Denison University · Earlham College · Eckerd College
The Evergreen State College · Goucher College · Guilford College
Hampshire College · Hendrix College · Hillsdale College
Hiram College · Hope College · Juniata College · Kalamazoo College
Knox College · Lawrence University · McDaniel College
Millsaps College · Ohio Wesleyan University · Reed College
Rhodes College · Saint Mary’s College of California · Southwestern University
St. John’s College · St. Olaf College · University of Lynchburg
University of Puget Sound · Ursinus College · Wabash College
Whitman College · Willamette University · College of Wooster
CTCL programs are open to the public and free of charge.
Pitzer College's Preview Pitzer Program
Program dates: Sunday, October 8 - Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Application deadline: Sunday, August 27, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. PDT.
This is an all-expense paid, multi-day visit program designed for high school seniors attending school in the United States. Interested students can access the application here. The application requires an essay, as well as a copy of the student's unofficial high school transcript through the end of their junior year. You can find more information regarding our Pitzer Preview program, as well as a link to the application, by visiting our website.
Open to all prospective students, the program supports students that may be coming from low-income and/or first-generation backgrounds by providing an in-depth look at the Pitzer experience. Students will have the opportunity to experience our distinct atmosphere through various campus events hosted by staff, faculty, and current students. Previous programming has included student panels, class visits, essay writing workshops, affinity group meetings, as well as trips to Downtown Los Angeles and time to explore our local southern California region!
Colorado College - Experience Colorado College fly-in program
Application Deadline: Friday September 1, 2023 (Decision Release: Beginning Mid-August, 2023 on a rolling basis)
Program Dates: October 7-9, 2023
First-generation, low-resourced, and/or historically underrepresented students are encouraged to submit an application for Experience Colorado College (ECC)!
If invited, CC will fully fund travel costs for students to visit campus this fall. Invited students will participate in programming featuring application preparation, unraveling the financial aid process, and antiracism initiatives at CC. Guests are welcomed to join, however, they will be responsible for their own travel expenses
Central Texas College Fair
Tuesday, September 5 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Round Rock High School
Visit with admission representatives from over 100 colleges, universities, and trade schools, in addition to representatives from each branch of the U.S. armed forces. Registration requested at the following link: Registration.
The University of Notre Dame
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Austin Achieve High School
7424 E Highway 290 Bldg 2
Austin, TX
The University of Notre Dame's Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting an ND on the Road event in your area! This event will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity for you, your students and their families to learn more about Notre Dame.
Registration for the ND on the Road event is available here:
https://enrollment.nd.edu/portal/ndontheroad?id=da55476c-d30d-4802-9996-b7b42475f8e0
Angela Betz, Admissions Counselor
Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Smith, and Wellesley
“Sister Colleges” Information Session
Monday, September 11 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders
2309 Panther Trl
Austin, TX 78704-8113
The Deans and Directors of Admission of the Sister Colleges invite juniors and seniors in high school to an information session to hear about the benefits of attending a women's college. Learn how the outstanding campus opportunities including internships, research, leadership development, career preparation, and a robust social life translate into powerful outcomes for students and alumnae. REGISTER HERE
Peach State Tour
Wednesday, September 20 from 5 p.m. (6 p.m. EST)
Join Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia for a virtual Peach State Tour! This is your chance to learn more about our admission processes and university offerings. Our admissions staff members are excited to connect with you! Find out more information about locations, dates and registration below. https://apply.uga.edu/portal/peachstate
The George Washington University
Thursday, September 21 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meridian Tech Commons
Meet with Admissions Rep Kaitlin Crepps to learn more about this private university in Washington, D.C.
Smith College
Monday, October 2 from 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meridian Tech Commons
Meet with Admissions Rep Alexandra Levinson to learn more about this private women’s liberal arts college in Massachusetts
St. Edward’s University
Monday, October 16 from 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meridian Tech Commons
Meet with Admissions Rep Judy Karlen to learn more about this private liberal arts college in Austin
Discovering U
Join Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University to discover the exceptional opportunities our schools have to offer!
The college admissions process is an opportunity to reflect on your many options for the future. Whether you imagine yourself studying in a city, a suburb, or in a rural area; at a large, public university or a smaller, private school; or cheering on your favorite team or sleeping in on game day, you can learn about the features that will make your future college home a perfect fit for you! Admissions counselors will discuss: academics, campus life, financial aid and the admissions process.
Virtual group sessions available August 24, September 21, October 19. For a complete list of sessions and link for registration go to: https://discoveringu.org/
HBCU College Fair (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon
McNeil High School
Meet with admission representatives from local and national HBCUs. Registration requested: Registration requested.
Trinity University
Tuesday, October 24 from 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meridian Tech Commons
Meet with Admissions Rep Nicole Fratto Garcia to learn more about this private liberal arts college in San Antonio
The University of Tulsa
Thursday, October 26 from 9:00-9:45 am
Meridian Tech Commons
Meet with Admissions Rep Julie Salisbury to learn more about this private university in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
See Mr. Man or Mrs. Gregg to get a pass to leave class for this visit during your 1st period.
Austin College
Thursday, October 26 from 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meridian Tech Commons
Meet with Admissions Rep Clara Harper to learn more about this private liberal arts college in Sherman, TX