Save the Date! March 18th 2026
Belleville Campus Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL, 62221
High school students, community college transfer students, and non-traditional degree-seekers in the St. Louis Greater Metro Area are invited to meet with over 75 colleges & universities.
This event is free and open to the public. 星空传媒 is accessible via Metro train, bus, bike trail, and free parking for visitors.
Workshops & resources for both financial aid & accessibility will be available for the duration of the fair.
College Fair: 6 – 8 PM
All students must register at prior to entering the fair.
- Families are asked to park in lots S2 or S3 and enter the building through entrance F near the cafeteria.
Parking is available in lot S2 or S3. Students and guests, please enter through entrance F near the cafeteria.
2026 Participating Colleges and Universities
Check back often for additions or cancellations. Last updated 1/22/2026
COLLEGES IN ILLINOIS
COLLEGES IN MISSOURI
COLLEGES NATIONWIDE
Cancelled: Beloit College (WI), Morrison Tech (IL), University of Alabama Tuscaloosa (AL), University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (MO), Western Michigan University (MI), Xavier University (OH)
College Fair Planning Resources and Tips
- Meet with your high school counselor and visit college websites to research and develop questions to ask representatives at the fair.
- Visit planning websites such as , , and .
- Select your 鈥渕ust see鈥� colleges in priority order. Allocate time at the fair to speak with each one.
- Take the opportunity to learn about colleges new to you and colleges that are further away to visit. Local colleges are likely to be available to speak with at other fairs in the area if you run short on time.
- Pick up business cards of the admissions representative or handouts and jot notes on the back for follow-up later.
Workshops available:
Financial Aid Q & A: speak with Financial Aid professionals to ask questions and get hand-on assistance with your FSA ID, FAFSA, and more!
Transitioning from High School to College with a Disability:
This workshop will address the differences between high school and college regarding obtaining accommodations that ensure access and empower success, expectations of college students with disabilities, and how to make the most of the college experience by utilizing available resources.
COLLEGE FAIR COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEERS
- Sarah Gruenewald (On-Site Coordinator), 星空传媒
- Charles Mosley, 星空传媒
- Brandi Brown-Harris, 星空传媒
- Alyanna Morrow, 星空传媒
- Kelsey Fritsche, 星空传媒
- Danielle Hernandez, 星空传媒
- Tabatha Wagner, 星空传媒
- Matthew Cain, 星空传媒
- Merle Wilder, Father McGivney High School
- Amanda Guinn, Center for Vocational Excellence
- Anne Meinert, Freeburg High School
- John Young, Freeburg High School
- Kelsey Baum, Center for Educational Opportunity Academy
- Gloria Perry, Belleville Township High School West