College Time Information
National Portfolio Day Association

October 21, San Diego Host Laguna College of Art and Design

January 20, LA Host Otis College of Art and Design

 National Portfolio Days bring together students and experienced college representatives who review artwork, offer critique, discuss college plans, and share information about their schools.  These events are not an examination or a competition.  No admissions decisions or scholarship awards will be offered to you at a National Portfolio Day. 
Duke University

Wednesday, October 10

7:30 p.m.

Discover Duke
Embassy Suites-Orange County Airport
1325 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA  92705

For details visit www.admissions.duke.edu
Visual and Performing Arts College Fair

October 28, 2007

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

UCLA Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom

Los Angeles, CA - Free Admission - Meet with representatives from universities, colleges, and convervatories. Discuss admission, financial aid, portfolio days and auditions. For more information visit www.nacacnet.org/fairs.html or call 800-822-6285.

West Coast Christian College Fairs October 10, 11, 13 Wednesday, October 10 - Whittier Christian HS
501 North Beach Blvd. Whittier - 6 - 8:30 pm

Saturday, October 13, Calvary Chapel HS
3800 S. Fairview, Santa Ana - 10:30 - 1:00 pm

Thursday, October 11, Saddleback Church
Lake Forest - 6 - 8:30 pm

Information regarding regional and national Christian Colleges and Universities. Free admission and financial aid workshop. For more information visit www.naccap.org/fairs or call 888-423-2477.

Washington University in St. Louis

Sunday, October 7

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Meet with Silke Sen (Admissions) and Professor Bill Darby, alumni and parents of current students.
The Directors Guild of America Theatre 1
7920 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
No reservations needed.  For more info call (800) 638-0700.

(A session will be held in Ontario on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm.  For more information visit admissions.wustl.edu)
University of La Verne

Saturday

November 10, 9:00 am

Preview Day for students and their families
RSVP online at ulv.edu/admission/previewday or contact (800) 876-4858
Pepperdine University November 10, 2007

Preview Day
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA  90263
RSVP by November 5 at http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/RSVP

Please note:  Priority Application Deadline for the Fall 2008 semester is November 15, 2007.  The final application deadline is January 15, 2008
Seattle University November 15 Seattle University is introducing an Early Action freshman admissions option which enables students the opportunity to apply for early admission and receive early notification.  This is non-binding.
Pitzer College November 2 and 9 “Preview Pitzer” Days for Prospective Applicants and their Families.  Visit www.pitzer.edu for more information.  Please note:  November 15 is the Early Decision Application Deadline and December 1 is the last day for interviews for Early Decision applicants.  January 1 is the regular decision application deadline.
University of Dayton   University of Dayton is now a common application school.  Apply at www.commonapp.,org.  You can still apply through the University at admission.udayton.edu/apply.  U.S. News & World Report ranks the university as one of the top ten national Catholic universities.  Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review both rank the entrepreneurship program number 5 in the country.  First-year applicants are automatically considered for an academic scholarship upon admission to UD.  Awards range from $20,00 to $100,000 awardable over four years.
Barnard College October 6, 7, 13, 15, and 21 Days at Barnard.  Visit the campus and experience all that Barnard has to offer.  Register early, as space is limited.  Register online at www.barnard.edu/admiss or call (212) 854-2014.
Colgate University October 14, 17, 20

Colgate Informational Interviews Southern California
October 14 – Los Angeles Airport Marriott 10 – 5 pm
October 17 – Hilton Pasadena 5 – 8 pm
October 20 – San Diego Marriott La Jolla 10 – 5 pm

To make an appointment for an informational interview visit www.colgate.edu or call (315) 228-7401.
Tulane University

October 25, 2007

7:00 pm

“Tulane Comes to You”  Your opportunity to learn more about Tulane University.  Call (800) 873-WAVE for info and to RSVP.
Concordia University

November 8 & 9

March 28, 2008

Preview Days.  Students have the opportunity to spend the night at Concordia during “CU Nights”  December 1, 2007 and February 2, 2008.  To register or for information, visit www.cui.edu or call (800) 229-1200.  Please note:  If you apply by November 1, you will receive an admission decision by Thanksgiving.
Saint Mary's College of California

October 21

2 - 4 pm

Southern California Information Session.  Admissions staff and alumni will answer all your questions about academics, student life, athletics, and “the basics” (admissions, cost, financial aid).  To attend, please RSVP to Saint Mary’s College:  www.smcadmit.com or (800) 800-4SMC.
Santa Clara University

October 13

9 am - 3 pm

Open House.  Exclusive campus access-see classrooms, student housing and more.  Get the inside story from current students and faculty.  Learn information about your options for financial aid and how to apply, and tips to make your application to SCU the best it can be.  RSVP online at www.scu.edu/ugrad.
Loyola Marymount University November 4 Open House.  For further details, visit www.lmu.edu/admissions or call (310) 338-2750.  The Jesuit Community Scholarship requires a separate application available on the LMU website at http://www.lmu.edu/AssetFactory.aspx?did=18615.
Salve Regina University

Oct. 28 and Nov 11

11 am - 3 pm

Open House Programs.  For more information and to register online, visit explore.salve.edu/admission/visiting/openhouse.cfm.
Scripps College November 9 Preview Scripps College.  Explore first-hand what makes Scripps unique:  tour the campus, sit in on intensive and intimate classroom discussions, explore academic and extracurricular programs, lunch with current students, and top off your campus experience with an overnight stay in a residence hall.  Register by calling the Office of Admission at (800) 770-1333.  If you would like to stay overnight in a residence hall on Thursday, November 8, RSVP at two weeks before the event.
Marquette University   Marquette University encourages you to apply online at Marquette.edu/explore.  The application deadline is December 1.  Scholarship application begins in October 2007 and the scholarship application deadline is February 1, 2008.  Scholarship applications are available online at Marquette.edu/scholarships.
Villanova University   Preferred filing dates for the Villanova Preliminary Application:  Early Action, Presidential Scholarship Consideration and Accelerated Health Affiliation Programs – October 15, Regular Decision – December 15.  Completed application deadline (including the Common Application):  Early Action, Presidential Scholarship Consideration and Accelerated Health Affiliation Programs – November 1, Regular Decision – January 7.  It is strongly advised that candidates apply to Villanova University by completing the on-line Preliminary Application (www.admission.villanova.edu/application) and the on-line Common Application (www.commonapp.org).
Yale University

Thursday, October 4

7:00 pm

Yale Information Session at Santa Ana High School Auditorium.  Assistant Director of Admissions will discuss academic programs, campus life, admissions, and financial aid.  Please bring your parents.  Registration is optional but STRONGLY encouraged.  For registration/directions visit admissions.yale.edu/events.
Emory University October 7 Admissions Program.  Visit www.emory.edu/admissions/travel for location and times, and to register or call (800) 727-6036. 
Dartmouth College

October 10

7:00 pm

Join Dartmouth for an upcoming presentation
Hilton Garden Inn, Arcadia-Pasadena
199 North Second Avenue
Arcadia

For more information and to RSVP visit the web at http://inyourcity.dartmouth.edu/infosessions/

Saint Mary's College (Indiana)   Saint Mary’s College offers free online application.  Apply online and the $30 application fee is waived.
Occidental College

November 10

8:15 am - 2:30 pm

Fall Open House - Explore Oxy!
Explore academic and co-curricular offerings
Learn about the admission and financial aid processes
Meet our faculty and staff
Enjoy lunch with current students and learn about campus life
For additional details and to RSVP, visit us online (www.oxy.edu/admission) or call 800-825-5262.

Special Opportunity for Visiting High School Students: a limited number of current Oxy students will be available to host you overnight on Friday, November 9th in one of the residence halls. Please contact Oxy no later than October 29th to make reservations.

University of San Francisco

October 20

November 10

November 17

Open Houses for prospective students. To schedule your visit go to www.usfca.edu/visit or you may contact the Office of Admission at 415-422-6563 or 800-CALL-USF.
   

Planning a trip to Boston or Philadelphia?  City-specific guides are available on the web at www.bostonvisit.com for Boston, and www.onebigcampus.com for Philadelphia.