DOWNINGTOWN, PA — This year’s Chester County College Fair, organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), is set to take place at United Sports in Downingtown, PA on Monday, October 16, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Representatives from colleges and institutions across the nation are preparing to engage with high school students and their parents to explore postsecondary options. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from various regions, navigating through college and university booths spanning from Pennsylvania to California.
The college fair event is sponsored by CCRES and Wegmans. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Each year, students and families from over 50 area high schools throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware visit the fair and explore their post-graduation options.
Due to the number of students we anticipate and to ease the flow of traffic, the fair will be conducted in three time slots based on the student’s last name. Please see the time slots below.
A – G: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
H – M: 6:20 to 7:05 p.m.
N – Z: 7:10 to 7:55 p.m.
Students and families are encouraged to register and visit with as many colleges and universities within their assigned time slot. Attendees will learn about entrance requirements, financial aid, campus life and academic programs. Informational brochures and catalogs will also be available for additional information.
“There will be something for everyone at the fair, from four-year and two-year colleges to specialized schools,” said Jay Della Ragione, CCIU special events coordinator.
Della Ragione added that students and families can also speak with representatives from the armed forces, career and technical schools and representatives that specialize in assisting students with special needs and disabilities. These include William College of the Trades, Valley forge Military College and the CCIU student services department.
Among the participating local colleges and universities are Drexel University, Immaculata University, Temple University and West Chester University. Out-of-state institutions at the fair include Purdue University, San Diego State University, Towson University, Virginia Tech and the University of Delaware.
More information regarding the college fair, including an up-to-date list of participating schools, can be found on the CCIU’s website at www.cciu.org/college-fair.
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