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Boston National College Fair

5 pm - 8 pm

📅  Date:

📍  Location:

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)

Monday, April 12, 2027

8:30 am - 12 pm

Tuesday, April 13, 2027

🕒  Time:

🏅  Sponsor:

National Association for College Admission Counseling

🎟️  Admission:

Free and open to students and families

👥  Attendees:

COLLEGE FAIR LOCATION

Representatives from colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions across the country will participate in the 2027 Boston National College Fair, scheduled for Monday, April 12, and Tuesday, April 13, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The Fair will feature two sessions: Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), this free event is open to students and families interested in exploring their educational opportunities.


The College Fair offers students and families a valuable opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives from four-year colleges, community colleges, technical schools, and other postsecondary institutions, all in one convenient location. Students can learn about academic programs, majors, admission requirements, campus life, athletics, student organizations, and financial aid opportunities. Whether you're beginning your college search or narrowing down your choices, the Fair provides an opportunity to gather information and get answers to important questions.


To make the most of your visit, review the list of participating colleges in advance and identify the schools you'd like to explore. Students are encouraged to register before attending at nacacattend.org to receive a personal barcode. Admissions representatives can scan the barcode at their booths, allowing students to share their contact information quickly and spend more time having meaningful one-on-one conversations.


Be sure to visit schools already on your list, but don't hesitate to explore unfamiliar institutions. With colleges and universities representing a wide range of academic programs, campus environments, and educational opportunities, the Boston National College Fair is an excellent place to discover institutions you may not have previously considered. You may find a college that's an ideal fit for your academic interests, personal goals, and future plans.


FEATURED SCHOOLS

Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT: The Right Place to Start What Comes Next

Walking through a college fair as a high school junior can feel overwhelming. Every school promises opportunity, success, and a bright future. The challenge isn’t finding options — it’s figuring out which places will actually help you turn your interests into something real.

Hofstra University

Discover Hofstra University:A Place to Learn, Thrive, and Succeed

At Hofstra University, you’ll find the perfect environment to grow academically and personally. Hofstra’s campus combines engaging classes, exceptional facilities, and a dedicated faculty with a supportive network of peers and mentors.

Washington & Jefferson College

Adapt & Thrive at Washington & Jefferson College

With a foundation in rigorous academics and real-world experiences, Washington & Jefferson College prepares individuals to think critically, lead confidently, and adapt to any challenge. At W&J students find the tools to thrive and shape their futures with purpose.

Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University—One of the Best in New England

Central Connecticut State University offers students the opportunity to chart the course for their future through high-quality, low-cost experiential learning that positions its graduates to successfully enter the job market.

Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern: a Thriving University Preparing Students for a Dynamic World

Eastern Connecticut State University is Connecticut’s only public liberal arts university. It combines the quality and atmosphere of a private college with the access and affordability of a public institution.

Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College is On the Move

A regional leader in public higher education, RIC creates social mobility with its high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, and personalized, experiential education.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Boston College Fair – Participating Colleges


The official list of colleges and universities participating in the 2027 Boston National College Fair has not yet been released. In the meantime, students and families can explore the institutions that participated in the 2026 event to get an idea of the colleges and universities typically represented.


The 2027 participant list will be published here when it becomes available.


Colleges That Participated in the 2026 Boston National College Fair


ALABAMA

The University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa

ALASKA

Alaska Pacific University — Anchorage

ARIZONA

Arizona State University — Tempe
University of Arizona — Tucson
University of Advancing Technology — Tempe

CALIFORNIA

Musicians Institute — Hollywood
Pitzer College — Claremont
Santa Monica College — Santa Monica
Soka University of America — Aliso Viejo
University of the Pacific — Stockton

COLORADO

Colorado School of Mines — Golden
United States Air Force Academy — Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Boulder — Boulder

CONNECTICUT

Central Connecticut State University — New Britain
Eastern Connecticut State University — Willimantic
Post University — Waterbury
Quinnipiac University — Hamden
Sacred Heart University — Fairfield
Southern Connecticut State University — New Haven
University of Connecticut — Storrs
University of Hartford — West Hartford
University of New Haven — West Haven
University of Saint Joseph — West Hartford
Western Connecticut State University — Danbury

DELAWARE

University of Delaware — Newark

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

American University — Washington
George Washington University — Washington

FLORIDA

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Daytona Beach
Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton
Florida Institute of Technology — Melbourne
Florida State University — Tallahassee
Lynn University — Boca Raton
Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale
Saint Leo University — Saint Leo
Stetson University — DeLand
University of Florida — Gainesville
University of North Florida — Jacksonville

GEORGIA

Savannah College of Art and Design — Savannah

ILLINOIS

Columbia College Chicago — Chicago
DePaul University — Chicago

INDIANA

Butler University — Indianapolis
Earlham College — Richmond
Indiana University Bloomington — Bloomington
Purdue University — West Lafayette

IOWA

Iowa State University — Ames
University of Iowa — Iowa City

LOUISIANA

Tulane University — New Orleans

MAINE

Husson University — Bangor
Thomas College — Waterville
University of Maine — Orono
University of Maine at Augusta — Augusta
University of Maine at Farmington — Farmington
University of New England — Biddeford
University of Southern Maine — Portland

MARYLAND

Loyola University Maryland — Baltimore
St. Mary's College of Maryland — St. Mary's City
University of Maryland, College Park — College Park
University of Maryland Eastern Shore — Princess Anne
Washington College — Chestertown

MASSACHUSETTS

Anna Maria College — Paxton
Assumption University — Worcester
Babson College — Babson Park
Bay Path University — Longmeadow
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology — Boston
Bentley University — Waltham
Boston University — Boston
Brandeis University — Waltham
Bridgewater State University — Bridgewater
Clark University — Worcester
College of the Holy Cross — Worcester
Curry College — Milton
Dean College — Franklin
Emerson College — Boston
Emmanuel College — Boston
Endicott College — Beverly
Fisher College — Boston
Fitchburg State University — Fitchburg
Framingham State University — Framingham
Lasell University — Newton
Lesley University — Cambridge
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts — North Adams
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — Boston
Massachusetts Maritime Academy — Buzzards Bay
Merrimack College — North Andover
Montserrat College of Art — Beverly
Nichols College — Dudley
North Shore Community College — Danvers/Lynn
Northeastern University — Boston
Olin College of Engineering — Needham
Regis College — Weston
Salem State University — Salem
Simmons University — Boston
Springfield College — Springfield
Stonehill College — Easton
Suffolk University — Boston
The Pixels and Polygons School — Cambridge
University of Massachusetts Amherst — Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston — Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth — Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell — Lowell
Wellesley College — Wellesley
Wentworth Institute of Technology — Boston
Western New England University — Springfield
Westfield State University — Westfield
Wheaton College — Norton
Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Worcester
Worcester State University — Worcester

MICHIGAN

Kettering University — Flint
Michigan State University — East Lansing
Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo

MINNESOTA

Macalester College — Saint Paul
University of Minnesota Twin Cities — Minneapolis

MISSOURI

Saint Louis University — St. Louis

MONTANA

Montana State University — Bozeman

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Colby-Sawyer College — New London
Franklin Pierce University — Rindge
Keene State College — Keene
New England College — Henniker
Plymouth State University — Plymouth
Rivier University — Nashua
Saint Anselm College — Manchester
Southern New Hampshire University — Manchester
University of New Hampshire — Durham

NEW JERSEY

Kean University — Union
New Jersey Institute of Technology — Newark
Rider University — Lawrenceville
Rutgers University — New Brunswick
Seton Hall University — South Orange
Stevens Institute of Technology — Hoboken

NEW YORK

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — Albany
Alfred University — Alfred
AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts — New York
Binghamton University (SUNY) — Binghamton
City University of New York (CUNY) — New York
Clarkson University — Potsdam
Fashion Institute of Technology — New York
Hobart and William Smith Colleges — Geneva
Hofstra University — Hempstead
Houghton University — Houghton
Iona University — New Rochelle
Ithaca College — Ithaca
Le Moyne College — Syracuse
Long Island University — Brookville/Brooklyn
Manhattan University — Riverdale
Marist University — Poughkeepsie
Monroe University — Bronx/New Rochelle
Nazareth University — Rochester
The New School — New York
New York University — New York
Pace University — New York/Pleasantville
Paul Smith's College — Paul Smiths
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Troy
Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester
Simon's Rock at Bard College — Barrytown
St. John's University — Queens
St. Lawrence University — Canton
Stony Brook University (SUNY) — Stony Brook
SUNY Brockport — Brockport
State University of New York (SUNY) — Albany
University at Albany (SUNY) — Albany
University at Buffalo (SUNY) — Buffalo
University of Rochester — Rochester
Utica University — Utica
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology — Flushing

NORTH CAROLINA

East Carolina University — Greenville
Elon University — Elon
High Point University — High Point
Lees-McRae College — Banner Elk
North Carolina State University — Raleigh
Warren Wilson College — Asheville

OHIO

Marietta College — Marietta
Miami University — Oxford
The Ohio State University — Columbus
Ohio University — Athens
Ohio Wesleyan University — Delaware
Xavier University — Cincinnati

OREGON

University of Oregon — Eugene

PENNSYLVANIA

Bucknell University — Lewisburg
Drexel University — Philadelphia
Elizabethtown College — Elizabethtown
Gettysburg College — Gettysburg
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology — Harrisburg
Lehigh University — Bethlehem
Penn State University — University Park
University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh
University of Scranton — Scranton
Villanova University — Villanova
Washington & Jefferson College — Washington

RHODE ISLAND

Bryant University — Smithfield
Johnson & Wales University — Providence
Providence College — Providence
Rhode Island College — Providence
Roger Williams University — Bristol
Salve Regina University — Newport
University of Rhode Island — Kingston

SOUTH CAROLINA

Clemson University — Clemson
Coastal Carolina University — Conway
Columbia College — Columbia
University of South Carolina — Columbia
University of South Carolina Beaufort — Bluffton

TENNESSEE

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — Knoxville
Vanderbilt University — Nashville

TEXAS

Texas A&M University, College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts — College Station

UTAH

University of Utah — Salt Lake City

VERMONT

Champlain College — Burlington
Saint Michael's College — Colchester
University of Vermont — Burlington
Vermont State University — Multiple Locations

VIRGINIA

James Madison University — Harrisonburg
Roanoke College — Salem
Virginia Tech — Blacksburg

WASHINGTON

DigiPen Institute of Technology — Redmond
The Evergreen State College — Olympia

WISCONSIN

Beloit College — Beloit
Marquette University — Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin–Madison — Madison


International Institutions

CANADA

Bishop's University — Sherbrooke, Quebec
Concordia University — Montreal, Quebec
Dalhousie University — Halifax, Nova Scotia
Mount Allison University — Sackville, New Brunswick
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology — Calgary, Alberta
Toronto Metropolitan University — Toronto, Ontario
University of New Brunswick — Saint John, New Brunswick
University of Ottawa — Ottawa, Ontario
University of Victoria — Victoria, British Columbia
University of Winnipeg — Winnipeg, Manitoba

CHINA

Duke Kunshan University — Kunshan

IRELAND

Maynooth University — Maynooth
Trinity College Dublin — Dublin
University College Cork — Cork

ITALY

Bocconi University — Milan
Istituto Marangoni — Milan
John Cabot University — Rome

JAPAN

Kyoto University of Advanced Science — Kyoto
Temple University, Japan Campus — Tokyo

SOUTH KOREA

University of Utah Asia Campus — Incheon

SPAIN

IE University — Segovia/Madrid

UNITED KINGDOM

Durham University — Durham, England
Falmouth University — Falmouth, England
Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, Scotland
Kingston University London — London, England
Leeds Arts University — Leeds, England
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts — Liverpool, England
Norwich University of the Arts — Norwich, England
Nottingham Trent University — Nottingham, England
Richmond American University London — London, England
SOAS University of London — London, England
UCL, University College London — London, England
Ulster University — Northern Ireland
University of Brighton — Brighton, England
University of Dundee — Dundee, Scotland
University of Essex — Colchester, England
University of Exeter — Exeter, England
University of Greenwich — London, England
University of Lincoln — Lincoln, England
University of Manchester — Manchester, England
University of Southampton — Southampton, England
University of South Wales — Cardiff, Wales
University of the West of Scotland — Paisley, Scotland


Military Academies

United States Air Force Academy — Colorado Springs, Colorado

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