MAIN LINE VILLANOVA COLLEGE FAIR
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:00 - 8:30 PM
FINNERAN PAVILION
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
For over three decades, Villanova University, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) has hosted the Main Line Regional College Fair. With nearly 175 colleges in attendance, this is a great opportunity for area high school students and their parents or guardians to start their college search by learning more about the colleges and universities that they are interested in. All high school students and their families are welcome.
List of schools that attended in 2023:
Alfred University
Allegheny College
Alvernia University
American College Dublin
American University of Paris
Arcadia University
Assumption University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Bucknell University
Cabrini University
Cairn University
Case Western Reserve University
Cedar Crest College
Central Penn College
Chatham University
Chestnut Hill College
Christopher Newport University
CIEE, Council on International Educational Exchange
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg, Lockhaven & Mansfield
Delaware County Community College
Delaware Valley University
DeSales University
Drew University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
East Stroudsburg University
Eastern University
Elizabethtown College
Elon University
Florida Institute of Technology
Franklin & Marshall College
Full Sail University
George Mason University
Georgian Court University
Gettysburg College
Goldey-Beacom College
Gwynedd Mercy University
Harcum College
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
Haverford College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hofstra University
Holy Family University
Husson University
Immaculata University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Iona University
Ithaca College
IUP Academy of Culinary Arts
James Madison University
Johnson & Wales University
Juniata College
Kean University
Kenyon College
King's College
Kutztown University
La Roche University
La Salle University
Lafayette College
Lebanon Valley College
Lees-McRae College
Lehigh University
Liberty University
LIM College
Long Island University
Lycoming College
Manor College
Marist College
Marywood University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Merrimack College
Miami University
Millersville University
Monmouth University
Moore College of Art & Design
Moravian University
Mount St. Mary's University
Muhlenberg College
Neumann University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Oberlin College
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pace University
Penn State University
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania Western University : California, Clarion & Edinboro
Point Park University
Quinnipiac University
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Rider University
Roanoke College
Robert Morris University
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Rosemont College
Rutgers University- New Brunswick
Saint Anselm College
Saint Joseph's University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hill University
Shenandoah University
Shippensburg University
Slippery Rock University
Springfield College
St. John's University
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Stevenson University
Stony Brook University
SUNY ESF
SUNY Maritime College
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
The Catholic University of America
The College of New Jersey
The New School
The University of Alabama
Thomas Jefferson University
University at Albany
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of Delaware
University of Louisville
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of New Hampshire
University of New Haven
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Scranton
University of South Florida
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Vermont
Ursinus College
Verto Education
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Wagner College
Wake Forest University
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington College
West Chester University
West Virginia University
Westminster College
Widener University
Wilkes University
William & Mary
Wilson College
Xavier University
York College of Pennsylvania
Villanova University is located 12 miles west of Center City Philadelphia in the heart of the historic Main Line. Located near the intersection of two major interstate highways, I-76 and I-476, Villanova's campus is easily accessible by car, commuter train, trolley, or bus.
Important Parking Information:
- Due to the popularity of this fair, parking may be limited. We are strongly recommending that students and their families carpool.
- Parking for guests is available in the I-1 Ithan Garage, M-2 SAC Garage and both L-2 & L-3 lots. Please refer to our printable Campus and Parking Map.
- Additionally, Finneran Pavilion is easily accessible by public transportation:
- SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line - Villanova Station
- SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line - Stadium Station
- SEPTA Bus, Route 106
All students and families are welcome to attend! There is no charge and no need to RSVP.
Please be sure to register in advance for a barcode at www.StriveFair.com.
At the fair, show your barcode to colleges who will scan it to send you more information about their schools. The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information about each college with whom you scanned.
Thank you for making the Main Line Regional College Fair at Villanova University part of your spring travel! We are excited to welcome you to campus on May 22nd!
As you plan your trip, we hope the following will be helpful:
On the night of the event, doors will open to college representatives for set-up starting at 4:00 p.m. Parking information will be sent to you prior to the fair. We encourage you to arrive early as campus parking is in high demand as it draws closer to the start of the event. Doors will open to students and families at promptly 6:00 p.m.
Should you have any specific questions, please contact Jamie Bowers.
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