Providence, RI
Providence National College Fair
6 pm - 8 pm
📅 Date:
📍 Location:
Rhode Island Convention Center
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 Providence National College Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. 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 an 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 Providence 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.
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.
Dominican University
Dominican University New York; Education Elevated
Choosing a college is about more than finding the right major. It’s about finding the right environment to grow, belong, and succeed. At Dominican University New York, students discover a close-knit community paired with the academic opportunities and career access of nearby New York City.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Providence College Fair – Participating Colleges
The official list of colleges and universities participating in the 2027 Providence 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 Providence National College Fair
ALABAMA
The University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa
ARIZONA
Arizona State University — Tempe
COLORADO
United States Air Force Academy — Colorado Springs
CONNECTICUT
Central Connecticut State University — New Britain
Eastern Connecticut State University — Willimantic
Mitchell College — New London
Post University — Waterbury
Quinnipiac University — Hamden
Sacred Heart University — Fairfield
University of Connecticut — Storrs
University of Hartford — West Hartford
University of New Haven — West Haven
University of Saint Joseph — West Hartford
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
George Washington University — Washington
FLORIDA
Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale
Palm Beach Atlantic University — West Palm Beach
GEORGIA
Savannah College of Art and Design — Savannah
MAINE
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
St. Mary's College of Maryland — St. Mary's City
MASSACHUSETTS
Anna Maria College — Paxton
Assumption University — Worcester
Babson College — Wellesley
Bay Path University — Longmeadow
Bentley University — Waltham
Bridgewater State University — Bridgewater
Clark University — Worcester
Curry College — Milton
Emmanuel College — Boston
Endicott College — Beverly
Fisher College — Boston
Lesley University — Cambridge
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
Northeastern University — Boston
Regis College — Weston
Salem State University — Salem
Simmons University — Boston
Springfield College — Springfield
Stonehill College — Easton
Suffolk University — Boston
University of Massachusetts Amherst — Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston — Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth — Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell — Lowell
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
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Franklin Pierce University — Rindge
New England College — Henniker
Rivier University — Nashua
Saint Anselm College — Manchester
Southern New Hampshire University — Manchester
University of New Hampshire — Durham
NEW YORK
Bard College — Annandale-on-Hudson
Clarkson University — Potsdam
Hofstra University — Hempstead
Iona University — New Rochelle
Long Island University — Brookville/Brooklyn
Manhattan University — Riverdale
Monroe University — Bronx/New Rochelle
Nazareth University — Rochester
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Troy
Stony Brook University (SUNY) — Stony Brook
University at Albany (SUNY) — Albany
University of Rochester — Rochester
NORTH CAROLINA
East Carolina University — Greenville
High Point University — High Point
Lees-McRae College — Banner Elk
Warren Wilson College — Swannanoa
PENNSYLVANIA
Drexel University — Philadelphia
Penn State University — University Park
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
Coastal Carolina University — Conway
VERMONT
Champlain College — Burlington
Saint Michael's College — Colchester
Vermont State University — Multiple Locations
VIRGINIA
Virginia Tech — Blacksburg
WASHINGTON
The Evergreen State College — Olympia
International Institutions
CANADA
Mount Allison University — Sackville, New Brunswick
University of Victoria — Victoria, British Columbia
University of Winnipeg — Winnipeg, Manitoba
UNITED KINGDOM
Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, Scotland
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts — Liverpool, England
University of Lincoln — Lincoln, England
University of Manchester — Manchester, 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