Prospective college students can learn more about the options available to them during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The fair runs from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom on campus.
Sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) in conjunction with SIUE, the event will present high school and transfer students with the chance to learn about opportunities in higher education.
The fair gives prospective college students and their parents the ability to meet with college representatives from more than 90 in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. Financial aid representatives will also be on hand to answer questions. In addition, local high school counselors will be present to provide assistance to any student looking for guidance on post-secondary options.
“On behalf of IACAC and SIUE, we truly appreciate the support of the counselors from local high schools and community colleges who are helping us provide this opportunity for students and families to explore numerous colleges and universities during one setting,” said Todd Burrell, SIUE director of admissions and former president of the IACAC.
Hundreds of students attend the fair each year to learn about academic programs, student life and other aspects of the college experience. Before the IRCF was initiated, college fairs were held several times throughout the year at various area high schools. The annual event on the SIUE campus serves to consolidate efforts and centralize higher education options for everyone involved in the process.
“The goal of the Illinois Regional College Fair is to give high school and transfer students from the local area and the Metro East the chance to speak with college representatives from institutions, not only from Illinois, but also from other states,” said Kelley Brooks, admissions coordinator from SIUE.
For more information, as well as a listing of participating colleges, visit siue.edu/ircf. No registration is required for the event.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of nearly 14,000