Fairs, Speakers and Workshops

WACAC Spring College Fair

  • West Valley College (Saratoga, CA): Tuesday, April 4 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Sacramento State University: Tuesday, April 11 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Dominican University of California (San Rafael, CA): Wednesday, April 12 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PARENTS, COLLEGE COUNSELORS

The Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) is pleased to announce six college fairs in California for high school students, their parents, and high school counselors. All of WACAC’s spring fairs are FREE to attend and include FREE parking. Come speak to representatives from over 100 colleges from all around the world.  Learn more about everything that the schools have to offer so that you can find your best-fit school.

Click the link WACAC-COLLEGE-FAIRS-COLLEGES-AND-UNIVERSITIES-ATTENDING-AS-OF-3.6.23 for the list of colleges and universities attending as of March 6, 2023.

Prior to attending a WACAC College Fair, students and parents should register for a barcode at www.StriveFair.com. Show your barcode to colleges who will scan it to easily get your information and send you more details about their school, the application process, financial aid, and important deadlines. The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information on the colleges with whom you scanned.

Step 1: Go to www.StriveFair.com and fill out the registration form. You’ll get a reminder with your barcode again two hours before the fair.

Step 2: At the fair, show this barcode to colleges. They’ll scan it to get your information.

The next day, you’ll get a report with information about all of the colleges that scanned your barcode. You’ll also start receiving information directly from the colleges.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Coalition for College/SCOIR Events

Working on your college applications? Have questions about financial aid? Connect with the Coalition at panel discussions in the coming weeks for insight and advice – and to ask your questions. See the schedule and sign up:

www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/events

Past event recordings are posted here:

www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/event-recordings

The college Tour Show

The College Tour is a TV series brought to you by multi-award winning producers.

Hosted by Alex Boylan, each episode of The College Tour tells the story of a single college through the lens of its students. From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university. 

Join us for a truly one-of-a-kind series featuring colleges and universities in a way they have never been seen before!

www.thecollegetour.com/watch-now/

UC Events (in-person and virtual)

Upcoming Freshman Events -

UC Berkeley

  • Cal Day | April 22 |  Learn more

  • Cal Week  (virtual) | April 25-27 |  Learn more

UC Davis

UC Irvine

  • Celebrate UCI | April 22 | Information available in UCI Admitted Student Portal

UCLA

UC Merced

UC Riverside

UC San Diego

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Cruz

  • Banana Slug Day | April 15 |  Learn mor

 

FALL EVENTS -

UC Berkeley: Open House October 8; programming throughout September and October

UC Davis: Open House events throughout October; programming for counselors, families and students offered throughout the fall quarter

UC Irvine: Discover UCI October 15

UCLA: Open House October 8 (hybrid)

UC Merced: Programming available throughout September, October and November

UC Riverside: Discover UCR October 22

UC San Diego: Fall Showcase October 1; programming available throughout September, October and November

UC Santa Barbara: Programming throughout October and November

UC Santa Cruz: Programming throughout September, October and November

Last Updated: June 13, 2023