College Open Houses & Special Events
!!! – This is not a comprehensive list of all College Open Houses & Special Events. If you have an interest in a specific college or university please be sure to visit and explore their website or inquire with the admissions counselor of that institution to learn more about their informative opportunities for high school level students / future applicants.
Helpful Campus Visit Resources
- Campus Visit Checklist by BigFuture & CollegeBoard
- 12 Tips for College Visits by Independent Education Consultants Association
Upcoming Events & Dates (ordered alphabetically; check the website of your college-of-interest for similar events!):
- Asbury University Preview Events
- Asbury University is a private Christian university in Wilmore, KY.
- Asbury University Previews: Salvation Army Weekend is Jan 29-Feb 1, 2026; Spring Preview is March 26-27, 2026; Media and Theater Visit Wknd is April 17-18, 2026 (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To learn more and register please click here.
- Centre College: Schedule a Visit / Attend an Open House
- Centre College is a private liberal arts college in Danville, Kentucky.
- Centre College has available dates year round.
- Explore Centre’s campus grounds and see academic, athletic, and residential facilities.
- Please learn more and register here.
- Christendom College’s Open House
- Christendom College is a private Catholic college in Front Royal, VA.
- Christendom Open House February 28, 2026, & April 25, 2026
- To learn more and register, please click here.
- Colorado Christian University: Discovery Days (Preview Event)-students become eligible for scholarship to CCU for attending
- Colorado Christian University is a private Christian university in Lakewood, Colorado.
- Discovery Days: July 13-16, 2026
- Rising juniors and seniors are invited to experience the CCU campus to explore their community, culture, and mission.
- More Info/Register here.
- Galen College of Nursing: Open House
- Galen College of Nursing is a for-profit college solely focused on nursing education.
- Galen’s Open House: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 30 min sessions starting at 5pm; last session as 6:30.
- Located: 3050 Terra Crossing Blvd. Louisville, KY 40245
- Learn more and RSVP here.
- New College Franklin: Prospective Student Days
- New College Franklin is a Christian Liberal Arts college located in Franklin, TN.
- Prospective Student Day: March 22-23, 2026. (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To learn more and register, please click here.
- Northwestern University: Purple Previews
- Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois.
- Northwestern University Purple Previews are available through various dates throughout the year.
- To learn more and register, please click here.
- Rice University: Get to Know Rice Info Sessions with Admission Counselors / Programs / Students (Various dates from now – April / June)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT): Introducing RIT Virtual Event & College and Careers Event
- RIT is a private research university in Henrietta, New York, a suburb of Rochester.
- College and Careers Virtual Event: Summer 2026 gives rising seniors hands-on experience with potential majors through live interactive virtual workshops. Learn more HERE.
- Saint Vincent College: SVC Honors Symposium
- Saint Vincent College is a private Catholic Benedictine college in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
- Saint Vincent College Honors Symposium: Thursday, Sept.25-Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- The Symposium will share information about the new SVC Honors program. SVC Honors is a community of student-scholars pursuing a purpose-driven education, grounded in truth. Students choose one of four academic pathways, receive a $2,000 annual scholarship, attend special events, and enjoy travel opportunities.
- Event includes a dinner and a lecture by acclaimed G.K. Chesterton scholar, Dale Ahlquist.
- To learn more and register, please click HERE.
- To learn more about SVC Honors, please click HERE.
- Samford University: Junior Preview Day
- Samford University is a private Christian university in (Homewood) Birmingham, Alabama.
- March 28 is a Junior Preview Day. (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To learn more and register, please click here.
- Sewanee: Spring Preview
- Sewanee: The University of the South is a private Episcopal liberal arts college in Sewanee, Tennessee.
- Spring Preview Dates: February 21, March 21, and April 16, 2026. (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To learn more and register, please click here.
- Texas A&M University: Aggieland Saturday
- Texas A&M is a public, land-grant, research university in College Station, Texas.
- Aggieland Saturday is a free event where high schoolers can learn how Texas A&M University can prepare them for success in the professional world and it is a day to explore Texas A&M’s campus and all its opportunities.
- Aggieland Saturday occurs on February 28, 2026. (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To learn more and register, please click here.
- The University of Michigan: virtual college fair & other virtual resources
- The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- To view all UM admission resources and opportunities, please click here.
- The University of Notre Dame’s ND on the Road Event
- The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana.
- Notre Dame on the Road: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM; hosted at St. Xavier High School (1609 Poplar Level Rd Louisville, KY) (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- This event will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity for you, your students and their families to learn more about Notre Dame.
- Learn more and register HERE.
- To view upcoming tour / visit offerings and register, please click here.
- University of Dayton: Explore Engineering and optional Women Engineering Program and Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program Connect Event
- The University of Dayton is a private, Catholic research university in Dayton, OH.
- Explore Engineering is a FREE event where students can learn about a career in engineering, engineering technology, computer science or physics and what makes a University of Dayton degree unique.
- Optional lunch event: Women Engineering Program Connect Event or Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program Connect Event — students can grab lunch on campus or bring their own, then engage with students in these programs to hear how they’re making connections, finding community, and getting involved in the School of Engineering and beyond.
- This event occurs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To learn more and register click HERE.
- University of Kentucky: Big Blue Open Houses & UK Invests Webinar; Student Admitted Days for Admitted Students
- The University of Kentucky is a large public, research university in Lexington, Kentucky.
- University of Kentucky Big Blue Open House on May 22, 2026: please view and sign up here.
- UK Invests: is an innovative program designed to empower students through financial education and well-being. Watch for future webinars about this program.
- University of Kentucky: UK College of Medicine’s 120 in 365 Zoom-based Info Sessions for high school students interested in becoming a physician
- The University of Kentucky is a large public, research university in Lexington, Kentucky.
- Hosted by UK College of Medicine medical student ambassadors, these online meetings and presentations occur several times a month and aim to make medical education more accessible by showing prospective students the realistic paths to a medical degree.
- To learn more about and register for the 120 in 365 zoom-based info sessions, please click here.
- University of Louisville: Cardinal Preview Day in the Fall and UofL BSN Pre-Licensure Program Info Session
- The University of Louisville is a public, research university in Louisville, Kentucky.
- University of Louisville Cardinal Preview Day: Saturday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Nov. 6, 2026; BSN Pre-Licensure Info Sessions: TBD
- To learn more please click here.
- University of Louisville: PreHealth Symposium; in-person event at the UofL Health Sciences Center
- The University of Louisville is a public, research university in Louisville, Kentucky.
- PreHealth Symposium: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 . This will be a day of exploration, inspiration, and hands-on learning across the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health. Lunch will be provided and all students are welcome to bring one guest. (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To learn more and register, please click HERE.
- University of Louisville: Equine Preview Day
- The University of Louisville is a public, research university in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Equine Preview Day: on-campus visit opportunity for high school students who are interested in further exploring the UofL’s College of Business Equine Industry Program on Friday, April 17, 2026, 9AM-2:30PM. (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- Attendees will attend a program information session, learn more about the admissions process, have a complimentary lunch, and a student-led tour of campus. Students will also have the opportunity to visit historic Churchill Downs and tour a UofL club riding team barn or facility of choice.
- Learn more and register here.
- Villanova University’s Fall Preview Days
- Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
- 2026 Fall Preview Days are being confirmed, registration will open in mid-July 2026.
- To learn more and register, please click HERE.
- Western Kentucky University’s Discover WKU Event
- Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- Discover WKU is for prospective junior and senior students to get a glimpse at the WKU experience, learn more about WKU through an admissions presentation, and do a meet and greet with admissions and financial aid.
- Discover Western Kentucky University is at The Olmsted on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT. (This event has passed, monitor college’s site for more or other similar events.)
- To register, please click HERE.
- Western Kentucky University: WKU Preview Day
- Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- WKU Preview Day: July 1, 2026.
- To learn more and register, please click here.