Career Day – College Fair
An Illinois Regional College Fair is held as a part of Career Day. Representatives from approximately 50 different colleges around the country will be on hand to speak with students about what their colleges have to offer. This college fair allows students to have exposure to many different colleges at one time, a unique opportunity that they might not have elsewhere.
The College Fair is held from 9:30-11:30. Group 2 students attend from 9:30-10:05, upon their arrival for the day and prior to attending sessions. Group 1 students attend from 11:05-11:30, after attending their sessions. Students may also register to attend the College Fair as one of their sessions if they wish to have more time to explore this component of the day.
StriveScan
Connect with colleges in attendance quickly and easily with StriveScan! Students register for free, and a barcode will be texted and emailed to them immediately. Colleges can download the StriveScan app to scan students’ barcodes and get access to their information instantly rather than spending time filling out contact paperwork.
Questions to Ask College Representatives
- Can you tell me a little bit about your college/university? Where are you located?
- What are the admissions requirements for your college/university?
- How big is your school?
- Do you offer a major for my desired career field? Is it a special admissions program? What additional steps beyond applying to the college do I have to do to get into it?
- How many years would I have to go to college to get my degree?
- How much does it cost to attend your school/university?
- What kind of clubs or organizations does your college/university offer?
- What kind of housing options does your college/university offer?
Institutions in Attendance
| Aurora University |
| Barnes-Jewish College, Golfarb School of Nursing |
| Blackburn College |
| Bradley University |
| Columbia College of Missouri |
| Concordia University Chicago |
| DePauw University |
| Drake University |
| Eastern Illinois University |
| Eureka College |
| Fontbonne University |
| Franklin College |
| Greenville University |
| Illinois College |
| Illinois State University |
| Illinois Student Assistance Commission |
| Illinois Wesleyan University |
| Indiana State University |
| Lakeview College of Nursing |
| Maryville University |
| McKendree University |
| Midwestern University |
| Millikin University |
| Missouri Baptist University |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Murray State University |
| Northeastern Illinois University |
| Northern Illinois University |
| Olivet Nazarene University |
| Parkland College – Institute of Aviation |
| Quincy University |
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing |
| Southeast Missouri State University |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
| University of Evansville |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis |
| University of Illinois at Chicago |
| University of Illinois Springfield |
| University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign |
| University of Missouri – St. Louis |
| University of Nebraska – Lincoln |
| University of Strathclyde |
| University of Tennessee – Martin |
| Upper Iowa University |
| Western Illinois University |
| Winona State University |