* College Visits, Events & Fairs
College Visits, Events & Fairs
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Email Counseling Secretary; Francine Cunningham: frcunningham@seattleschools.org if you have questions.
In-Person College Visits at BHS
College Rep Visits last the length of the Class Period that they start in the Counseling Center unless otherwise noted and are posted as they become available.
Date, Time, College
- Sept. 22 at 1:45 p.m. University of Portland
- Sept. 23 at 8:50 a.m. Connecticut College
- Sept. 23 at 9:40 a.m. Macalester College
- Sept. 24 at 9:55 a.m. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Sept. 24 at 1:45 p.m. Oregon State University
- Sept. 25 at 8:50 a.m. American University
- Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Occidental College 09/25/2026 11 a.m.
- Sept. 28 at 9:55 a.m. San Diego State University & CalPoly
- Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. Hawaii Pacific University
- Sept. 28 at 1:45 p.m. Smith College 09/28/2026 1:45 p.m.
- Sept. 29 at 1:45 p.m. Central Washington University
- Sept. 30 at 8:50 a.m. Bard College
- Sept. 30 at 9:40 a.m. Boston University
- Sept. 30 at 11:25 a.m. Oberlin College
- Sept. 30 at 12:50 p.m. New York University
- Sept. 30 at 1:40 p.m. Kenyon College
Date, Time, College
- Oct. 1 at 8:50 a.m. Middlebury College
- Oct. 1 at 9:55 a.m. Boise State University
- Oct. 2 at 9:55 a.m. Willamette University
- Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. Northern Arizona University
- Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. Bowdoin College
- Oct. 5 at 8:50 a.m. University of Puget Sound
- Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Whitman College
- Oct. 5 at 1:45 p.m. University of Redlands
- Oct. 6 at 1:45 p.m. Portland State University
- Oct. 7 at 8:50 a.m. University of Chicago
- Oct. 7 at 9:40 a.m. University of Vermont
- Oct. 7 at 11:25 a.m. California Lutheran University
- Oct. 7 at 12:50 p.m. Brown University
- Oct. 8 at 8:50 a.m. Rollins College
- Oct. 12 at 8:50 a.m. Gonzaga University
- Oct. 12 at 9:55 a.m. Pennsylvania State University
- Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Oct. 12 at 1:45 St Olaf College
- Oct. 14 at 8:50 a.m. Santa Monica College
- Oct. 14 at 9:40 a.m. Loyola University Chicago
- Oct. 13 at 1:45 p.m. University of British Columbia – Vancouver
- Oct. 14 at 11:25 a.m. University of Utah
- Oct. 14 at 12:50 p.m. Reed College
- Oct. 15 at 8:50 a.m. University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Oct. 15 at 9:55 a.m. University of Oregon
- Oct. 15 at 1:45 p.m. Montana State University
- Oct. 16 at 8:50 a.m. Mount Holyoke College
- Oct. 16 at 1:45 p.m. Washington University in St Louis
- Oct. 19 at 8:50 a.m. Lewis & Clark College
- Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Chapman University
- Oct. 19 at 1:45 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College
- Oct. 21 at 9:40 a.m. Northeastern University
- Oct. 21 at 12:50 p.m. Simon Fraser University – Burnaby
- Oct. 22 at 8:50 a.m. University of Toronto
- Oct. 22 at 1:45 p.m. Northwestern University
- Oct. 22 at 9:55 a.m. University of Arizona
- Oct. 23 at 8:50 a.m. Dartmouth College
- Oct. 26 at 8:50 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Oct. 26 at 9:55 a.m. Hamilton College
- Oct. 27 at 1:45 p.m. Loyola Marymount University
- Oct. 28 at 9:40 a.m. Elon University
Date, Time, College
- Nov. 2 at 9:55 a.m. Seattle Pacific University
- Nov. 13 at 1:45 p.m. Whitworth University
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Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program
Students in SPS are now eligible for the new Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program. Students who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and meet college admissions course requirements (also known as CADRs) will be accepted to the following universities: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University, Western Washington University. Learn more on the district website or reach out to your Ballard HS Counselor.
Experience Washington State University Virtually!
Experience WSU: Pullman through The College Tour!
Viewing the 30 minute episode in the classroom gives students who may not have the opportunity or means to visit campus, a chance to see life at WSU from the perspective of ten of our students.
Why College Visits Are Important
- Get a firsthand view, Get answers to your questions, Get valuable information, and Get ready to decide.
Research and information from Gear Up, Wa. State shows that students who attend at least 1 college visit are 1½ times more likely to enroll in college after high school graduation, & even 3 times more likely if a parent attends the college visit with the student. Visiting a campus can help you get a first-hand look at a school or program to see if it is a good fit. You can see what the atmosphere is like. Find out what support programs are offered and talk to faculty, financial aid and admissions office, and other students. If visiting in person is not an option, you can take virtual tours to learn about different post-high school pathways. Check out our Gear Up Resources page for more information.
As of September 14, 2026