Buffalo, NY
Buffalo National College Fair
9 am - 12 pm
6 pm - 8:30 pm
Date:
Location:
Buffalo Convention Center
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
9 am - 12 pm
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Time:
Sponsor:
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Admission:
Free and open to students and families
COLLEGE FAIR LOCATION
Representatives from colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions across the country will participate in the 2027 Buffalo National College Fair, scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18, at the Buffalo Convention Center in Buffalo, New York. The Fair will feature three sessions: Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Thursday from 9 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 that are 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 Buffalo National College Fair is an excellent place to discover schools 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.
Youngstown State University
Affordable Education at Youngstown State University
When considering the next steps in your educational journey, should your college choice be based on the price tag? While the simple answer may be “no,” affordability is a key factor for many students and families. The question then becomes: Where can you find the best value?
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.
Manhattan University
Manhattan U.: Top-Ranked, Real-World Education for the AI Era
The Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges ranking places Manhattan University in the top 13 percent of colleges nationwide and fifth among all New York colleges and universities, with a salary impact score in the top 3 percent nationally. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University among the top 30 regional universities in the North.
Northeast College of Health Sciences
Reimagine Health and Transform Lives at Northeast College of Health Sciences
In high demand, all of Northeast’s programs are rooted in its mission and commitment to academic excellence, leadership and professional best practices. Northeast doesn’t just educate future healthcare professionals — it inspires leaders who are ready to transform lives.
Daemen University
Daemen University Offers a World of Opportunity
Daemen is a private university located in Amherst, N.Y., whose mission prioritizes leadership, liberal arts, and professional excellence. Founded in 1947, Daemen offers over 65 undergraduate programs in on-campus or online learning environments.
Stetson University
Stetson Gets You Ready for It
Named one of the best colleges in America, Stetson University provides a longstanding tradition of academic excellence in a relationship-rich setting that allows students to work closely with expert faculty. Classes are small and students enjoy personal attention from professors and a sense of belonging with their peers.
Lycoming College
Find What Matters Most at Lycoming College
With so many colleges to choose from, it’s important to look for a community of active learners — a place where academic exploration is paired with real-world experience. A college that encourages you to think deeply and act boldly. Here are five traits to look for as you consider where you’ll thrive, and how Lycoming College brings them to life.
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.
Genesee Community College
Genesee Community College: The Reasons and Rewards Are Many
Community colleges are the smart place to start careers that lead to lifelong job security and avoid excessive student loans and debt. In all areas of business, healthcare, IT, science, education, law, criminal justice, technology, sports, human services and the fine and performing arts — Genesee Community College (GCC) is the place to be.
Marywood University
Find More at Marywood
Marywood University continues to grow with purpose — expanding programs, investing in facilities and technology, and strengthening experiential learning. At Marywood, students find more than a degree. They find experience, opportunity, community, and support — from day one.
Trocaire College
Trocaire College: Be Workforce Ready On Day One
In just 24 short months, Trocaire College will prepare you for an in-demand job in healthcare, veterinary sciences or counseling with the specialized training and hands-on experience you need to achieve a rewarding career. Whether you’re fresh out of high school or looking to shift to a new career path, Trocaire offers a variety of certificates, associate degrees and four-year bachelor’s degrees to kickstart your job prospects.
Monroe Community College
Start Your Future as a Tribune at Monroe Community College
With over 100 majors and programs to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the right one for your academic and professional goals. MCC offers several types of associate degrees to prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or enter the workforce immediately after completion.
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.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Buffalo College Fair – Participating Colleges
The official list of colleges and universities participating in the 2027 Buffalo 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 Buffalo National College Fair
ALABAMA
The University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa
ALASKA
Alaska Pacific University — Anchorage
ARIZONA
Universal Technical Institute — Scottsdale
University of Advancing Technology — Tempe
University of Arizona — Tucson
CALIFORNIA
California State University, Sacramento — Sacramento
COLORADO
United States Air Force Academy — Colorado Springs
CONNECTICUT
Sacred Heart University — Fairfield
University of Connecticut — Storrs
FLORIDA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Daytona Beach
Florida Institute of Technology — Melbourne
Florida Polytechnic University — Lakeland
Florida State University — Tallahassee
Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale
Stetson University — DeLand
University of North Florida — Jacksonville
University of South Florida — Tampa
GEORGIA
Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw
Savannah College of Art and Design — Savannah
ILLINOIS
DePaul University — Chicago
INDIANA
Butler University — Indianapolis
IOWA
Iowa State University — Ames
MAINE
University of Maine — Orono
University of New England — Biddeford
MASSACHUSETTS
Emmanuel College — Boston
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — Boston
Merrimack College — North Andover
Springfield College — Springfield
Suffolk University — Boston
University of Massachusetts Amherst — Amherst
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth — Dartmouth
Wentworth Institute of Technology — Boston
Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Worcester
MICHIGAN
Kettering University — Flint
Lawrence Technological University — Southfield
Michigan State University — East Lansing
University of Michigan — Ann Arbor
Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo
MISSOURI
Saint Louis University — St. Louis
NEW HAMPSHIRE
University of New Hampshire — Durham
NEW JERSEY
Rutgers University — Piscataway
Seton Hall University — South Orange
NEW YORK
Alfred State College (SUNY) — Alfred
Alfred University — Alfred
Binghamton University (SUNY) — Binghamton
Canisius University — Buffalo
City University of New York (CUNY) — New York
Clarkson University — Potsdam
Cornell University — Ithaca
D'Youville University — Buffalo
Daemen University — Amherst
Elmira College — Elmira
Fashion Institute of Technology — New York
Finger Lakes Community College — Canandaigua
Genesee Community College — Batavia
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship — Rochester
Herkimer College — Herkimer
Hilbert College — Hamburg
Hobart and William Smith Colleges — Geneva
Hofstra University — Hempstead
Houghton University — Houghton
Iona University — New Rochelle
Ithaca College — Ithaca
Keuka College — Keuka Park
Le Moyne College — Syracuse
Long Island University — Brookville/Brooklyn
Manhattan University — Riverdale
Mohawk Valley Community College — Utica
Monroe Community College — Rochester
Nazareth University — Rochester
Niagara University — Niagara University
Pace University — New York
Paul Smith's College — Paul Smiths
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Troy
Roberts Wesleyan University — Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester
St. Bonaventure University — St. Bonaventure
St. John Fisher University — Rochester
St. John's University — Queens
St. Lawrence University — Canton
Stony Brook University — Stony Brook
SUNY Brockport — Brockport
SUNY Buffalo State University — Buffalo
SUNY Canton — Canton
SUNY Cobleskill — Cobleskill
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry — Syracuse
SUNY Cortland — Cortland
SUNY Delhi — Delhi
SUNY Fredonia — Fredonia
SUNY Geneseo — Geneseo
SUNY New Paltz — New Paltz
SUNY Niagara — Sanborn
SUNY Oswego — Oswego
SUNY Plattsburgh — Plattsburgh
SUNY Polytechnic Institute — Utica
SUNY Potsdam — Potsdam
SUNY Erie Community College — Williamsville
Syracuse University — Syracuse
Trocaire College — Buffalo
University at Albany (SUNY) — Albany
University at Buffalo (SUNY) — Buffalo
University of Rochester — Rochester
Utica University — Utica
Villa Maria College — Buffalo
NORTH CAROLINA
East Carolina University — Greenville
Lees-McRae College — Banner Elk
OHIO
Bowling Green State University — Bowling Green
Cleveland State University — Cleveland
John Carroll University — University Heights
Kent State University — Kent
Marietta College — Marietta
Miami University — Oxford
The Ohio State University — Columbus
Ohio University — Athens
Ohio Wesleyan University — Delaware
University of Akron — Akron
University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati
PENNSYLVANIA
Allegheny College — Meadville
Carlow University — Pittsburgh
Chatham University — Pittsburgh
Drexel University — Philadelphia
Duquesne University — Pittsburgh
Elizabethtown College — Elizabethtown
Gannon University — Erie
King's College — Wilkes-Barre
Lycoming College — Williamsport
Mercyhurst University — Erie
Penn State University — University Park
Pennsylvania College of Technology — Williamsport
PennWest University — Edinboro/Clarion/California
Point Park University — Pittsburgh
Robert Morris University — Moon Township
Saint Francis University — Loretto
Seton Hill University — Greensburg
Slippery Rock University — Slippery Rock
Susquehanna University — Selinsgrove
Thiel College — Greenville
University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford — Bradford
University of Scranton — Scranton
Villanova University — Villanova
Washington & Jefferson College — Washington
SOUTH CAROLINA
Clemson University — Clemson
TENNESSEE
University of Tennessee, Knoxville — Knoxville
UTAH
University of Utah — Salt Lake City
VERMONT
Saint Michael's College — Colchester
Vermont State University — Multiple Locations
VIRGINIA
Virginia Tech — Blacksburg
WASHINGTON
The Evergreen State College — Olympia
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia University — Morgantown
WYOMING
University of Wyoming — Laramie
International Institutions
CANADA
Brock University — St. Catharines, Ontario
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology — Calgary, Alberta
University of Guelph — Guelph, Ontario
York University — Toronto, Ontario
CHINA
Duke Kunshan University — Kunshan
UNITED KINGDOM
Cardiff Metropolitan University — Cardiff, Wales
Edinburgh Napier University — Edinburgh, Scotland
Manchester Metropolitan University — Manchester, England
Richmond American University London — London, England
Swansea University — Swansea, Wales
Ulster University — Northern Ireland
University of Aberdeen — Aberdeen, Scotland
University of the West of Scotland — Paisley, Scotland
Military Academies and Organizations
New York Air National Guard — Niagara Falls, New York
New York Army National Guard — Watervliet, New York
U.S. Army Recruiting — Amherst, New York
U.S. Navy Recruiting — Tonawanda, New York
United States Air Force Academy — Colorado Springs, Colorado