Community Events for Students 

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

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/

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
usagapyearfairs.org/

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

​Updated on: 11/27/2018

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

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/

St. Louis College of Pharmacy, LAB Discovery Days
- Tuesday, December 4th; 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, January 31st, 2019; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
This exclusive event allows you to get an immersive experience in one of our state-of-the-art labs.  During the lab portion of the event, you'll get a real feel for what it will be like to be a student at the College.  
Then, you'll get a VIP tour of the restricted-access, state-of-the-art research facilities on our Center for Clinical Pharmacology and Center for Health Outcomes and Research and Education.
The evening will also feature information sessions just for parents and guardians covering admissions, financial aid and other topics;
- To register: stlcop.edu/admissions/visit/lab-discovery-days.html

Updated on: 11/26/2018

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

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
- Friday, November 30th
- Monday, February 18th
- Monday, March 4th & Friday, March 29th
- Admitted Student Day: Saturday, April 13th
www.mac.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. 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.
- January 19, 2019
- March 2, 2019
- April 27, 2019
www.uis.edu/admissions/visit/

Western Illinois University
wiu.edu/visit/

Updated on: 11/27/2018

Events

  University of Illinois at U-C, Air & Space Fair
- When: December 1, 2018
​- Where: Loomis Laboratory of Physics on the UIUC campus
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- This event is being hosted by Aerospace Engineering undergraduate and graduate students and will be a space for students in grades 6-12 to build crafts and learn about the math and science that is the backbone of engineering.  Students can choose to learn about Air & Airplanes, Space & Spacecraft, and Robotics & Electronics.
- The event is FREE, but students must register by November 16th in order to receive their FREE T-shirt as well as to ensure that enough supplies are purchased for everyone on the day of.
- Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYidl9brfX6PPPixRI6Wcft-0-CtfI43xDlsy1wv9tBNMOBQ/viewform
- Contact: Elle Wroblewski, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Outreach, Outreach Director; wroblew3@illinois.edu; outreach.aerospace.illinois.edu/


Parkland College, ETA Informational Session for 2019-2020
Students and parents are invited to join us for the Early Transfer Academy Informational Session on Monday December 3rd @ 6:30 PM in the Parkland Student Union. The info session will cover details about the ETA program including it’s benefits, schedule, courses, costs, and more. Current Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged.
The link to RSVP is https://web.parkland.edu/admissionsRSVP/ETAinfoSession.html

Updated on: 11/19/2018

Pictures of Campuses

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Georgetown University
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George Washington University
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Eureka College