College fair season is here, and by the start of January, college-bound students should be ready to attend at least one of these fairs. Early birds can attend as soon as February, but there are college fairs as late as May. If you already have a number of schools in mind, it’s best to turn up where they set up their booths!
What to expect in college fairs? Be prepared to ask questions on program offerings (what’s new and what’s hot), majors, dormitory arrangements, and general information on college. Take note of the opening times so that you can locate the schools you want before it gets too crowded. Most of all, have fun and collect brochures, freebies and giveaways that many schools distribute during these events.
Here’s a list of the national college fairs in different states.
Pittsburgh National College Fair
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Thursday, February 6: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday, February 7: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Miami National College Fair
DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center
Sunday, February 9: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Dallas / Ft. Worth National College Fair
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
Monday, February 10: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Austin National College Fair
Austin Convention Center
Tuesday, February 11: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Houston National College Fair
Reliant Center
Thursday, February 13: 9:30am – 12:30pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Greater Memphis National College Fair
Agricenter International
Tuesday, February 18: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, February 19: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Tampa National College Fair
Tampa Convention Center
Sunday, February 23: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Louisville National College Fair
Kentucky International Convention Center
Sunday, March 2: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Charlotte National College Fair
The Park Expo and Conference Center
Sunday, March 9: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Greater Raleigh National College Fair
Raleigh Convention Center
Tuesday, March 11: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Atlanta National College Fair
Georgia World Congress Center
Sunday, March 16: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Rochester National College Fair
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Sunday, March 16: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Monday, March 17: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Syracuse National College Fair
SRC Arena, Onondaga Community College
Tuesday, March 18: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Springfield National College Fair
Eastern States Exposition (The Big E)
Sunday, March 30: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Monday, March 31: 9:00am – 11:30am
Metro Detroit National College Fair
Suburban Collection Showplace
Monday, March 31: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, April 1: 8:30am – 12:00pm
West Michigan National College Fair
DeVos Place
Wednesday, April 2: 8:30am – 11:30am and 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Hartford National College Fair
Connecticut Convention Center
Thursday, April 3: 9:00am – 11:30am and 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Friday, April 4: 9:00am – 11:30am
Columbus National College Fair
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Saturday, April 5: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cleveland National College Fair
Wolstein Center
Sunday, April 6: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
New York National College Fair
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York
Sunday, April 6: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Buffalo National College Fair
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Tuesday, April 8: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, April 9: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Montgomery County National College Fair
Montgomery County Agricultural Center
Wednesday, April 9: 9:45am – 12:45pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday, April 10: 9:45am – 12:45pm
Honolulu National College Fair
Hawaii Convention Center
Thursday, April 10: 8:30am – 11:30am and 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Prince George’s County National College Fair
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex
Friday, April 11: 9:30am – 1:30pm
San Diego National College Fair
San Diego Convention Center
Wednesday, April 23: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:30pm
New Jersey National College Fair
Meadowlands Exposition Center (at Harmon Meadow)
Wednesday, April 23: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday, April 24: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ventura/Tri-County National College Fair
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Thursday, April 24: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Providence National College Fair
Rhode Island Convention Center
Saturday, April 26: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Nashville National College Fair
Music City Center
Sunday, April 27: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Orange County National College Fair
Anaheim Convention Center
Sunday, April 27: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Inland Empire National College Fair
Ontario Convention Center
Tuesday, April 29: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Greater Los Angeles National College Fair
Pasadena Convention Center
Thursday, May 1: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Boston National College Fair
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
Thursday, May 1: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday, May 2: 9:00am – 12:00pm
San Francisco National College Fair
Cow Palace
Saturday, May 3: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
To register online for one of the National College Fair events please visit NACAC’s student registration page.
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