Community Events for Students 

This web page is for students who are interested in attending college fairs, open houses, career fairs and events.  

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College Fairs

www.steppingintherightdirection.com/tour-registration/?mc_cid=cfca1d628c&mc_eid=b9743133bc

College Fairs Across the State of Illinois: The entire year of 2018-2019 
 www.iacac.org/college-fairs/#list/?view_17_filters=%5B%7B%22field%22%3A%22field_1%22%2C%22operator%22%3A%22is%20today%20or%20after%22%7D%5D

College Visits:
www.college-visits.com/

NACAC National College Fairs:
www.nacacfairs.org/

"Stepping in the Right Direction", HBCU Tours
Spring of 2019 and Summer of 2019 Dates are now available
www.steppingintherightdirection.com/schedules/
Scholarship Opportunity Due January 30th, 2019:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLOFoJ2aLuc8TXkZStqLiOK-7PyUXJs5X4g2pCUD3xgrU_Hg/viewform?mc_cid=7a5460d3c4&mc_eid=b9743133bc

The Big Virtual, National Online College Admissions Fair
collegefair.thebigvirtual.com/national-online-college-admissions-fair-high-school-counselor-registration-and-information

USA GAP Year Fairs: Alternatives GAP Year Program Study Abroad
Opportunities for face to face conversations with gap year program providers from all over the world offer attendees a personal and individualized experience. Families are encouraged to pre-register. Encourage your students to use the Gap Matcher feature to generate gap year program recommendations based on specific needs, interests, and goals. The quiz takes about 5 minutes to complete and then links users with program websites based on interest, destinations, and cost. 
Winnetka Registration (Saturday, January 26th: www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-gap-year-fair-2019-chicago-il-winnetka-registration-48833778145
Oak Park Registration (Friday,January 25th): www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-gap-year-fair-2019-oak-park-il-registration-48833834313
- usagapyearfairs.org/

Wisconsin Private Colleges
www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/visit/visit-information

​Updated on: 01/18/2019

Events

Celebrating High School Innovators:
CHSI is a collaboration between Illinois State University, Millikin University, and Pontiac Township High School. CHSI identifies, fosters, and celebrates Illinois High School innovators whose contributions are exceptional and inspirational. 
chsinnovators.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CHSI_Flyer_2018_Regular-2.pdf

Eastern Illinois University, "FebFest" 2019 (Science Festival Showcase)
A free event to meet a NASA representative, check out a real human brain, build a DNA strand, and more!  Other opportunities to learn more about: Fun with Liquid Nitrogen, Creepy, Crawly Science, 3D Printing, NASA Scientist, Anatomy Showcase, Argonne National Laboratories and Botany and Agriculture
- Date: February 15th
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Hosted By: EIU Biological Sciences Department
- Location: EIU Campus, University Ballroom - MLK University Union, 1644 7th Street, Charleston, IL 61920
- Link: www.eiu.edu/biology/

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, School of Informatics and Computing Admitted Student Night
- Friday, March 1, 2019
- 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Register by February 22nd.  Registration is free.
- Location: Informatics and Communications Technology Complex, 535 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
High school seniors who have been admitted to the IU School Of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI or University College are invited to meet their advisers and learn more about their fall schedules.  You can speak with our faculty, learn about studying abroad, take a school tour, meet a school career specialist, and ask student ambassadors questions.  There will be pizza and giveaways for all, and parents are encouraged to attend
- Learn more and register at: soic.iupui.edu/undergraduate/visit/admitted-student/
- Questions: ugrdsoic@iupui.edu; 317-274-73080

Juniors & Seniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue
- Connect with current engineering students and ask questions; interact with engineering career professionals; explore the engineering disciplines that intrigue you; Tour engineering campus or residence halls; Receive facts from Admissions
www.purdue.edu/wiep/

Parkland College, Early Transfer Academy (ETA) Informational Session, February 25th
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — High school and home school students and their families can learn more about an early college program that could reduce the time it takes to earn an associate's degree or bachelor's degree after high school. 

An informational session on the Early Transfer Academy (ETA) has been set for Monday, Feb. 25th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room U140 of Parkland College's Student Union. College faculty and administrators will be on hand to discuss the academy, its benefits to students, and the eligibility requirements for participation. 

As participants in the ETA, high school juniors and seniors will enroll in early-morning classes at Parkland College that meet the State of Illinois' General Education Core Curriculum. The GECC "package" of courses will then transfer as lower-division, general education requirements at public colleges and universities across the state. This could mean a significant savings in college costs as well as a greater chance at college success because of experiences gained on Parkland's campus. 
 
"I was really excited about getting my college credit done as soon as possible," said one current ETA student. "I just really want to get on with my career."

All families are welcome to attend the information session; however, parents of current sophomore- and junior-level students will have particular interest in attending, as these students will be the participants in the ETA.

Register to attend the information session at parkland.edu/ETAinfosession.

For more information on Parkland College's Early Transfer Academy, please visit parkland.edu/ETA. For questions, contact the Parkland College Early College Services office at 217/353-2663.

University of Illinois at U-C, Upcoming Opportunities
College of ACES
Help your students imagine their future by inviting them to attend Explore ACES on Friday, March 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the day, they'll discover what it's like to be a student in the College of ACES and learn about the many career opportunities available to them. Interactive booths, classroom experiments, and campus experiences await! No RSVP is necessary.

College of Applied Health Sciences
Do you have students interested in a career in health and wellness, medicine, physical therapy, speech language pathology, audiology, event planning, or sport marketing? The College of Applied Health Sciences invites them to Discover Applied Health Sciences on Friday, March 8 at Huff Hall from 9 a.m. to noon (with possible activities after noon). This is a great opportunity to learn about our majors: Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Speech and Hearing Science, and Recreation, Sport, and Tourism. Please contact Patty Hudek at phudek@illinois.edu or 217-300-7343 if you have questions.

College of Education
Your students are invited to attend our College of Education Open House on Friday, March 8! This event is an opportunity for admitted students and their parents to meet with current students, faculty, and staff. We will have a demonstration with the University Primary School and their wonderful students, several breakout sessions, and a reception. For more information, feel free to contact Terrance Stevenson. We look forward to meeting your students!

College of Engineering
The Engineering Information Bureau will be hosting three more Engineering Days during the spring semester. The dates are February 15, March 29, and April 19. We will also continue to host the Shadow an Engineer program and three more webinars this semester. If you have any questions, please email our director, Max Vittore. Thank you, and we hope to see your students on campus!
Engineering Summer Camp registration opens on January 15. We have a variety of themed opportunities for students currently in grades 8 through 11. The camps provide exposure to different areas of engineering through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and interactions with various students, staff, and professors in those fields. The camps operate on a merit-based admissions process. Financial assistance is available.

College of Fine & Applied Arts
The College of Fine and Applied Arts offers four residential summer programs for high school students. Illinois Summer Youth Music, Discover Architecture, iSTEAM (for students interested in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban and Regional Planning), and FAA Summer Intensive (for students interested in Art and Design, Dance, or Theatre).
Students in grades 9 through 11 are encouraged to enter one of our seven talent competitions: Architectural Drawing, Self-Portrait, Dance Choreography, Design a Playscape, Music Performance, Acting, or Design Your Ideal City. Prizes include a scholarship to one of our summer programs.

College of Media
We invite rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to join us at the College of Media’s 360° Sports and Entertainment Camp from July 14 to 19. Students can personalize their on-campus experience with classes and workshops that interest them in the fields of advertising, journalism, and media and cinema studies. They will learn from faculty members and pros in the field about broadcast and mobile journalism, play-by-play, film reviews, podcasts, GoPros, eSports, documentaries, and more. We’ll have new sessions and more labs for returning campers. Space is limited. For more information, contact Lisa Wells.

Gies College of Business
Gies Business is excited to announce a new undergraduate program starting in 2019: Strategic Business Development and Entrepreneurship! The SBDE program seeks to train students in the skills needed to develop and manage new businesses, either as independent start-ups or new business units within existing companies. Students can pursue career paths such as business development, consulting, entrepreneurship, private equity, product management, and venture capital.
We also now have two staff members for Gies Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment: Director Kelly Janssen (217-333-4567; kjanssen@illinois.edu) and Coordinator Kaci Abolt (217-300-3735; klabolt@illinois.edu). Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

School of Social Work
Do your students enjoy volunteering and serving in their community? Is helping others something they’re passionate about? Invite them to join us this summer at the School of Social Work for a day of service learning specifically for high school students interested in exploring the field of social work. For more information, contact Laura Graven, Undergraduate Affairs Coordinator.

Updated on: 02/11/2019

College/University Open Houses

Baker College, Open House
Wednesday, February 6, 2019; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
*All Bake campuses statewide
form.jotform.com/83045401311138

Case Western Reserve University, Open Houses
- February 18th, March 29th, April 5th, 12th, 19th
- Schedule your visit at: case.edu/admission/visits-events

Duke University
- Arts & Humanities; Pratt School of Engineering
admissions.duke.edu/setting/plantrip

​Eureka College
- January 26th, March 23rd, July 12th 
- Learn about majors, athletics and organizations, Enjoy a FREE lunch and explore campus, Discover what it would be like to attend Eureka College from students and faculty
- Register: www.eureka.edu/future-students/discovery-days/

Hamilton, "Hamilton Saturday"
- You are invited to join us this fall for a Hamilton Saturday - a comprehensive campus visit experience which includes:
1) the opportunity to chat with faculty members
2) an information session with an admission dean
3) a student-led tour and a personal interview
www.hamilton.edu/admission/visiting/fall

Hope College
2019 Visit Days: January 21st and 25th; February 1st, 18th, 22nd; March 1st and 8th
2019 Junior Days: March 29th and April 5th and 12th
Website: hope.edu/admissions/visit/index.html

Indiana State University
www.indstate.edu/admissions?qt-admissions_landing_tabs=3#qt-admissions_landing_tabs

MacMurray College, 2018-19 Preview Days
- Monday, February 18th
- Monday, March 4th & Friday, March 29th
- Admitted Student Day: Saturday, April 13th
www.mac.edu/

Missouri Southern State University
- Date: February 15, 2019
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Billingsly Student Center - 3rd Floor
- Reservation: www.mssu.edu/advancement/admissions/campus-tours/discovery-days.php

Parkland College, Campus Events
ETA Information Session
- Monday, January 28th; 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Student Union
RSVP to: web.parkland.edu/admissionsRSVP/ETAinfoSession.html
Pathway to Illinois Open House
- Sunday, February 10th; 1-3"00 p.m.
RSVP to: web.parkland.edu/admissionsRSVP/pathwayOpenHouse.html
Campus Visit Day
- Monday, February 18th; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
RSVP to: web.parkland.edu/admissionsRSVP/campusvisit.html
Parkland Preview
- Friday, March 8th; Noon - 2:00 p.m.
RSVP to: web.parkland.edu/admissionsRSVP/parklandpreview.html
Fine and Applied Arts Open House
- Thursday, April 18th; 6-8:00 p.m.
RSVP to:web.parkland.edu/faa/faaopenhouse.html
Campus Visit Day
- Monday, April 22nd; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
RSVP to: web.parkland.edu/admissionsRSVP/campusvisit.html

Rust College
- February 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
- Kinzell Lawson Gymnasium
- 10:00 a.m.
- Register: 662-252-8000 x4059; www.rustcollege.edu/

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
- Tour campus, visit with faculty, hear from financial aid, learn about our admission process and more!
- February 18th, March 4th, June 24th 
- We also offer daily campus tours and explore programs tailored to your academic interests
- Website: www.siue.edu/undergraduate/visit/index.shtml

Southeast Missouri State University
- Saturday, February 16th
- Monday, February 18th
- Saturday, March 23rd
semo.edu/visit/

St. Ambrose University, Teacher Education Open House
- Saturday, February 16, 2019
- Online Registration: www.sau.edu/education
- Contact: 563-333-6116; ZingerTriciaA@sau.edu 

St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Preview Day
- Saturday, March 2, 2019
- 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Register at: stlcop.edu/preview/closed.html

Trinity Western University
- Imagine a university that does more than just prepare you for a career, but also equips you to find and fulfill your purpose.
www.twu.ca/undergraduate/visit-campus

University of Illinois at Springfield
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- March 2, 2019
- April 27, 2019
www.uis.edu/admissions/visit/

University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Visit Nebraska
admissions.unl.edu/visit/

Western Illinois University
wiu.edu/visit/

Updated on: 1/24/2019

Events

University of Dayton, Explore Engineering
During Explore Engineering students will: 1) Participate in hands-on labs, 2) Meet our deans and faculty, 3) Engage with current students and 4) Tour the camps
The Minority Engineering Program and Women Engineering Program are also sponsoring a no-cost overnight event on Friday, February 22nd, for male and female juniors and seniors.
Learn more and RSVP at: www.udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/explore_engineering/index.php 
- Contact Shawnee Breitenstein in the School of Engineering at udengineering@udayton.edu or 937-229-5080 if you have questions or need special accommodations.
- Engineering Overnight: February 22nd
- Explore Engineering: February 23rd
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University of Illinois at U-C, Pulse Horizons
Pulse Horizons is searching for aspiring engineerings like you.  Join us at our High School Day on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building!
- This Year's Theme: Medical Technology
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided and students must provide their own transportation 
- To sign up. go to this website: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee9eZbjoPa2J4WjCPYaDO5wHGG-llcMdwnLqZj6iafxHSjlw/viewform

Updated On: 02/05/2019

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Pictures of Campuses

Georgetown University

George Washington University

Eureka College