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College Visits and Events

College Visits & Events

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Students! Log onto Naviance and either select “What’s New” to view College Visit List or the College tab on the navigation bar! Email Ms. Bristol, chbristol@seattleschools.org if you have questions. Sign Up and check out a college today!

In-Person College Visits at a Glance

College Rep Visits last the length of the Class Period that they start.

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September College Visits

Wednesday, Sept. 27

  • Macalester College, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 28

  • Fordham University, 8:50 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

  • Binghamton University, 1:45 p.m.
October College Visits

Monday, Oct. 2

  • Princeton University, 8:50 a.m
  • Elon University, 9:50 a.m.
  • Washington State University, 10:50 a.m.
  • University of California-Los Angeles, 12:45 p.m.
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, 1:45 p.m.
  • Brandeis University, 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

  • Chapman University, 8:50 a.m. 
  • Occidental College, 9:50 a.m.
  • University of Miami, 10:50 a.m.
  • Oberlin College, 9:50 a.m.
  • University of Southern California, 1:45 p.m.
  • Indiana University-Bloomington, 2:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

  • Colby College, 8:50 a.m.
  • Kenyon College, 9:35 a.m.
  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomoma, 10:20 a.m.
  • The Manchester Metropolitan University, 11:05 a.m.
  • University of Colorado Boulder, 1 p.m.
  • University of Denver, 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 5

  • California Lutheran University, 8:50 a.m.
  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 9:50 a.m.
  • University of San Diego, 10:50 a.m.
  • University of California-Irvine, 12:45 p.m.
  • Boston University, 1:45 p.m.
  • Connecticut College, 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

  • University of Washington Tacoma Campus, 8:50 a.m.
  • Clark University, 10:50 a.m.
  • Eckerd College, 12:45 p.m.
  • Lafayette College, 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 12

  • Gonzaga University, 10:50 a.m.
  • Whitman College, 1:45 p.m.
  • Sarah Lawrence College, 2:45 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 16

  • University of Portland, 8:50 a.m.
  • University of Rochester, 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

  • University of Chicago, 8:50 a.m.
  • University of Puget Sound, 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

  • Union College, 11:05 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 20

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 8:50 a.m.
  • The University of British Columbia, 1:45 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 23

  • Washington University in St. Louis, 8:50 a.m.
  • St. John’s University-New York, 9:50 a.m.
  • The Oberlin Conservatory of Music, 10:50 a.m.
  • Willamette University, 1:45 p.m.
  • Mount Holyoke College, 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

  • Bowdoin College, 8:50 a.m.
  • Drexel University, 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

  • University of San Francisco, 9:35 a.m.
  • Loyola University New Orleans, 1:45 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27

  • San Diego State University, 9:50 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 30

  • University of the Pacific, 2:45 p.m.
November College Visits

Wednesday, Nov. 1

  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 8:50 a.m.
  • Central Washington University, 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 2

  • University of Victoria, 1:45 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3

  • Tufts University, 12:45 p.m.
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 1:45 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 13

  • San Jose State University, 12:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

  • Pacific Northwest College of Art (OR), 2:45 p.m.
December College Visits

Posted as they become available.

January College Visits

Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

  • Bellevue College, 1:45 p.m.

College Event News

Stepping Toward Success
Tennis Shoe Brunch & College and Career Fair Oct 1

Meet, Talk, Ask Questions

We are excited to announce our annual UNCF Black Student College & Career fair at Garfield High School! We will have a series of workshops and panels for you and your family. Adults are encouraged to attend. As we step toward success, make sure to wear your favorite pair of sneakers! All are welcome! 

UNCF Seattle is hosting a casual, but stylish brunch to kick off our College and Career Fair. We invite you to wear your favorite tennis shoes as we fellowship, meet and greet. For donors, sponsors and friends of UNCF, please join us for our Sneaker Brunch prior to the College & Career Fair!

HBCUs, Colleges, Trade Programs: Clark Atlanta University, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Norfolk State College and more.

Panels, Corporate & Career Booths: College Readiness Workshops, Parent Workshops, HBCU Panel, Career Exploration Panels.

Stepping Performances, Prizes, Music, Food and More!

October 1, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Garfield High School: 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Thank you for considering this opportunity and for remembering that “A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.” Register Online and Learn More

NACAC National College Fair
Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7

The National Association for College Admission Counseling’s National College Fair will be held at the Seattle Convention Center on the following dates: Friday, Oct. 6 – 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 7 – noon to 4 p.m.

The NACAC National College Fair will include: Over 200 diverse colleges and universities offering a wide variety of educational options. Presentations on Financial Aid, the College Essay and more both days for students and parents. College Advising Center that offers students and parents a variety of counseling services relating to college admission and financial aid. Register for the event.

Black College Expo at Rainier Beach HS
November 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SPS is hosting a Black College Expo at Rainier Beach HS. Seniors, juniors, and college transfer students can meet one-on-one with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), other colleges, universities and educational programs. The expo is open to students of ALL ages. Everyone is welcome! Attendees will have a chance to get accepted and earn scholarships! High school juniors and seniors should bring their transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. There will be a scholarship presentation, entertainment, and cash giveaways. Rainier Beach HS: 8815 Seward Park Ave. S Seattle, WA 98118. For more information call 877-427-4100 or visit the FREE event ticket site.

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SPS College Preparation Events

The Seattle Public Schools strategic plan outlines the goal of all students prepared for college, career, and life. There are many steps students should take to be prepared for college.

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