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

College Fairs Across the State of Illinois: The entire school year of 2019- 2020 
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

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

​Updated on: 04/15/2019

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

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/

University of Illinois at U-C, Upcoming Opportunities
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: 04/22/2019

College/University Open Houses

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

​Eureka College
- 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

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

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

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.
- 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: 04/02/2019

Events

Service Academy Night
- Tuesday, May 7, 2019
- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Address: 3101 J. David Jones Parkway, Springfield, IL 62707
- Representatives:
     1) United States Air Force Academy
     2) United States Coast Guard Academy
     3) United States Merchant Marine Academy
     4) united States Military Academy
     5) United States Naval Academy
- Those interested in attending the Springfield Academy Night must RSVP no later than May 3, 2019 to Mike Gilmore at michael.gilmore@mail.house.gov.  When replying, please provide the complete names and dates of birth of those attending.

Updated On: 04/18/2019

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Pictures of Campuses

Georgetown University

George Washington University

Eureka College