College Fairs
What is a College Fair?
A college fair is an event in which representatives from a variety of colleges come together to meet one-on-one with high school students (and parents too) to talk about their respective colleges and answer questions. They are often equipped with handouts and brochures about the campus, academic programs, course offerings, activities, sports and more.
College Fairs
Fall 2022
- 09/11 - NACAC *VIRTUAL* College Fair (1-6:00 PM)
- 09/13 - Holland Area College Night (6-7:30 PM) @ Hope College
- 09/21 - Education Connect LIVE! Virtual College Expo
- 09/26 - GR Christian College Fair (6:00-8:00 PM) @ Cornerstone University
- 10/03 to 10/08 - College Fairs Online Midwest
- 10/09 - NACAC *VIRTUAL* College Fair (1-6:00 PM)
- 10/13 - GRCC MACRAO College Fair (9-11 AM & 6-7:30 PM)
- 10/17 - Kalamazoo Area College Night (6-7:30 PM) @ KVCC
- 11/06 - NACAC *VIRTUAL* College Fair (1-6:00 PM)
Spring 2023
- 02/02 - Professional Certificates *VIRTUAL* Fair (12-2:00 PM & 6:30-8 PM)
- 02/23 - Learning Differences *VIRTUAL* Fair (12-2:00 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM)
- 03/14 - Caledonia High School College Fair (9:30-11:30 AM)
- 03/14 - National Christian College Fair (6:30-8:30) @ GR Christian HS
- 03/14 - Grand River Prep College Fair (6-7:30) @ Grand River Prep
- 03/14 - Fostering Success Michigan Statewide *VIRTUAL* Fair (4-6:00 PM)
Caledonia High School MACAC College Fair
Caledonia will be hosting it's 1st ever College Fair on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 9:30-11:30 AM. 60+ colleges and military representatives will be in attendance.
For more information, visit the CHS College Fair page here.
GRCC MACRAO College Fair
CHS is planning to bus up to 50 interested Seniors to the MACRAO College Fair taking place on October 13, 2022 at GRCC. Reps from most schools in Michigan (and beyond) will be in attendance including CMU, Ferris, GRCC, GVSU, MSU, MTU, U of M, Butler, Trine and many more!
Students will be excused from 2nd and 3rd periods to attend, as well as a frozen Seminar. Register via the Google Form below.
How To Prepare
Some tips to help you prepare are listed below. For more information, visit JLV College Counseling.
- Get to know yourself and what you want in a college.
- Find out what colleges will be attending the fair.
- Do a little research before the fair.
- Have your information ready.
- Be patient.
- Get the college information and Admission Counselor’s business card.
- Make a good impression.
- Go outside your comfort zone.
- Do further investigation into the colleges after the fair.