College Fairs
Pennsylvania high school students and their parents should take advantage of the many free college fairs offered throughout the state. Families can speak with representatives from numerous institutions, ask questions, obtain brochures and admissions materials, and get on college mailing lists.
PHEAA Regional Directors also attend many of these college fairs to provide information on paying for higher education.
For additional information about these events, contact the Regional Office that serves your county.
2009 Pennsylvania College Fair Dates & Locations
Western PA
| Date | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh National Association for College Admission Counseling |
| February 5 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh National Association for College Admission Counseling |
| February 6 | 9:00 AM - Noon | David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh National Association for College Admission Counseling |
| May 12 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Cathedral Prep High School 225 West Ninth Street, Erie |
Erie Parochial High Schools |
| May 13 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep School 538 East Grandview Boulevard, Erie |
Erie Catholic High Schools |
Central PA
| Date | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Harrisburg Academy 10 Erford Road, Wormleysburg |
Harrisburg Academy |
| March 4 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Lebanon Valley College Arnold Sports Center 101 North College Avenue, Annville |
Lebanon Valley PA Association for College Admission Counseling |
| April 22 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Wyalusing Valley High School RR 2 Box 7, Wyalusing |
Wyalusing Valley High School |
Eastern PA
| Date | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Upper Dublin High School 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington |
Upper Dublin High School |
| March 12 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Council Rock High School North 62 Swamp Road, Newtown |
Council Rock High School North |
| March 25 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Spring-Ford High School 350 South Lewis Road, Royersford |
Spring-Ford High School |
| April 27 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza 255 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre |
Northeast PA Association for College Admission Counseling |
| April 27 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza 255 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre |
Northeast PA Association for College Admission Counseling |
| April 28 | 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Academy Park High School 300 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon Hill |
Academy Park High School |
| April 28 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova |
Main Line PA Association for College Admission Counseling |
College Fair Tips
- Take a shopping bag for the loads of materials you will collect.
- When you arrive, locate the schools you are most interested in and go to them first.
- Ask questions, take notes, and pick up brochures.
- Add your name to lots of mailing lists. (Bring adhesive address labels to avoid writer's cramp.)
- When you get home, organize and file your materials so you can easily access them when it's time to start making decisions.