*F Amherst College Amherst, Massachusetts Small private college – 1,8365 students; part of consortium, 3.8+ GPA; mid to high test scores Diversity Open House weekends DIVOH: September
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• ALL trips are for underrepresented racial, cultural, and socioeconomic
backgrounds, which includes diverse/multicultural students (African American, Black, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) with low to mid income (EFC $0 to ~$15.000)
• If * the trip is free and all expenses are paid by the college If a star does not mark the college, all expenses are paid except travel In most cases, it is possible to apply
• Size, estimated un-weighted GPA and test scores for each college
• Acceptance to one of these programs does not guarantee admission to the college
• Some programs have not been updated for 2019 yet Check with admissions if you are interested
*(F) Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts
Small private college – 1,8365 students; part of consortium, 3.8+ GPA; mid to high test scores
Diversity Open House weekends (DIVOH): September 28-30, October 19-21, 2019
Application deadline: August 12, 2019
https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/divoh
Description: The DIVOH selection committee will select up to 100 students to attend the event and
will cover 100% of round-trip transportation costs (airline, bus, or train) DIVOH is available to all prospective students, but the DIVOH selection committee prioritizes the invitation of students from traditionally underrepresented groups, such as African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American and Asian-American backgrounds Students who attend will also be given an application fee waiver,
and some fee waivers will be given to students who applied but did not receive an invitation
*(F) Babson College
Babson Park, Massachusetts
Small private college specializing in business – 2,342 students 3.8+ GPA and good test scores
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Application deadline: July 15, 2019
experience/
https://www.babson.edu/admission/undergraduate-school/plan-your-visit/multicultural-overnight-Description: This program will provide students with the opportunity to experience life on campus
including engaging with current students, faculty, and staff and learning more about residence halls, classes, and many other resources
*Barnard College
New York, New York
Small private all women’s college – 2,604 students 3.8+GPA; mid to high test scores
Barnard Bound: Saturday, October 12-Sunday, October 13, 2019 (BARNARD BOUND – for
students admitted to the Barnard Bound program) AND Monday, October 14, 2019 (OPEN HOUSE – All Barnard Bound participants will be automatically registered to attend our Open House.) Barnard Bound is for students who self-identify as students of color and especially those who couldn’t
otherwise afford to visit Application Deadline and All Supporting Material: Friday, June 17, 2019 http://admissions.barnard.edu/barnard-bound
*(F) Bates College
Lewiston, Maine
Small private liberal arts college – 1,787 students 3.8+ GPA: Test optional
Prologue to Bates: October 13-15, 2019
Application deadline: September 1, 2019
https://www.bates.edu/admission/prologue/
Description: All students who attend high school in the U.S are welcomed to apply, especially
students who are first-generation-to-college, low-income, and/or historically underrepresented in higher education Students can apply for a travel scholarship
*(F) Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
Small private liberal arts college – 1,816 students 3.8+ GPA Test optional
Explore Bowdoin I: September 19-22, 2019
Explore Bowdoin II: November 7-10, 2019
Application Deadline: August 16 and September 27, respectively
https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit/explore-bowdoin/?utm_source=mailer&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=admissions
Description: Explore Bowdoin is an all-expenses paid college visit program for high-achieving
low-income and/or first-generation high school seniors who come from diverse backgrounds The college covers the entire cost of the trip, including transportation, meals and overnight in the dorms
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Waltham, Massachusetts
Medium-sized private college – 3,635 students 3.6+ GPA Mid-range test scores
SEED Program (Students Exploring and Embracing Diversity): October 24-26, 2019
Application deadline: August 30, 2019
https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/seed/
Description: Full travel scholarships are available to cover students' transportation costs to and from
campus Meals and accommodations will be provided Students must be rising high school seniors residing in the United States and preference will be given to students who are underrepresented in higher education
*Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Small private all women’s liberal arts college – 1,334 students 3.8+GPA; mid to high test scores
Fall Visit Program: September 26-29, 2019
Deadline: July 12, 2019
https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions/travel-scholars
Description: Travel Scholars Program is open to any interested female high school senior It requires
an application and an official transcript by the deadline Compelling candidates have demonstrated an interest in women’s education and the core characteristics of Bryn Mawr
*(F) Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Medium sized private college – 3,611 students 3.5+ GPA Mid-range test scores
Journey to Bucknell Program: September 5-7, 2019
Deadline: July 31, 2019
http://www.bucknell.edu/journeytobucknell
Description: Journey to Bucknell is a free overnight program designed to expose high-achieving,
traditionally underrepresented (African American, Asian American, biracial/multiracial, Latino/a, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander) high school seniors to Bucknell University Student must be enrolled in an academically rigorous program of study with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and must have taken the ACT, SAT or PSAT You do not have to be low income or of diverse ethnicity You may apply yourself or nominated by your counselor
*(F) California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech)
Pasadena, CA
Small private college specializing in math, science and engineering 538 students 3.8+ GPA and high test scores
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Deadline: August 16, 2019
http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/visit/caltech-up-close
Description: Caltech Up Close is open to all U.S Citizens/Dual Citizens, U.S Permanent Residents,
and Undocumented/DACA students graduating from a U.S high school in 2020 High school seniors from a historically underrepresented background* with an interest in math, science, and/or engineering are encouraged to apply
*(F) Carleton College
Northfield, Minnesota
Small private college – 2,078 students 3.8+ GPA Middle to high test scores
Taste of Carleton Program: October 10-12, 2019
Deadline: August 11, 2019
https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/toc/
Description: Taste of Carleton brings approximately 60 students to campus with all expenses paid
The program is open to ALL prospective high school seniors, but the selection committee will
prioritize students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds (students of color, first- generation and low-income)
(F) Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Medium-sized private university – 6,896 students 3.7+ GPA, mid - high test scores (3.3 GPA and combined 1300 on SAT or 27 on ACT to qualify for travel aid)
Celebration of Diversity Weekend: November 2-4, 2019
Deadline: Registration available late summer
http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/celebration-of-diversity-weekend
Description: Open to ALL prospective high school seniors Travel assistance may be available for
students with financial need who have at least a 3.3 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale and a combined SAT score of 1270 or ACT score of 27 Travel assistance for students living more than 200 miles from campus Preference for the weekend is given to students who qualify for financial aid November 11-
13, 2017 and January 20-22, 2018 for students that have applied for admission (registration will be available in September) Cost of the overnight weekend is $50 per student Fee waivers and travel assistance are available on a limited basis
*(F) Case Western Reserve University (Not updated for 2019 Continue to check the website)
Cleveland, OH
Medium-sized private university – 5,150 students, 3.7+ GPA and mid - high test scores
Diversity Overnight: November 11-12 2018
Application Deadline: October 1, 2018
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Description: Participants accepted to Diversity Overnight stay in a residence hall with a student host,
engage with faculty and learn about the many opportunities available to students at CWRU and
throughout our campus in Cleveland’s University Circle
*(F) Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
Small private liberal arts college –1,347 students, 3.8+ GPA mid-high test scores
Fall PREVIEW Fly-in: October 12-15, 2019
Deadline: August 15, 2019
https://connect.cmc.edu/preview/
Description: During the Fall, Claremont McKenna College hosts a fly-in program for students from
historically underrepresented communities - first generation American, first generation to college, etc
- who demonstrate strong academic excellence and genuine interest in exploring all that CMC has to offer This program is open for students who will be seniors in high school in the Fall of 2019 Travel, meals, and housing accommodations are covered by CMC
*(F) Colby College (Not updated for 2019 Continue to check the website)
Waterville, ME
Small private liberal arts college – 1,917 students 3.8+ GPA mid – high test scores
Dates unknown Call the admissions office for more information
https://www.colby.edu/caps/what-is-caps/
CAPS offers summer research opportunities for incoming first-years from groups that traditionally have been underrepresented in the sciences It provides you with hands-on research experiences in biology, chemistry, environmental science, and other natural science disciplines Students work closely with Colby professors in classroom, lab, and field experiences specifically designed to help you thrive
in first-year science courses
(F) Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
Small private liberal arts college – 2,873 students 3.6+ GPA Middle test scores
Colgate: In Focus – 2019 Diversity Open House: October 6-9, 2019
Application Deadline: September 5, 2019
http://www.colgate.edu/admission-financial-aid/visit-colgate/open-house
Description: Colgate in Focus allows a select group of students from traditionally underrepresented
backgrounds to gain insight into the Colgate experience Travel assistance available based on need
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Charleston, SC
Small public liberal arts college – 2,116 students 3.5+ GPA Mid-range test scores
Fall M.O.V.E.: the Multicultural Overnight Visit Experience October 18-19 and November 8-9
Small private Catholic college – 3,051 students 3.5+ GPA, middle test scores
Perspectives Overnight Program: November 10-12, 2018
Application Deadline: late September
https://www.holycross.edu/visit/diversity-programming
Description: Perspectives is an overnight, weekend program for seniors from diverse backgrounds
This program is designed for culturally aware students who are intellectually curious and are
potentially interested in exploring higher education at a Jesuit, liberal arts college Meals and lodging will be provided free of charge by Holy Cross for selected participants TRAVEL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE
*(F) Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Small private college; one class at a time – 2,101 students 3.7+ GPA mid - high test scores
Experience Colorado College: Fall Visit Scholarship Program: October 26-28, 2019
Open to students of color, low income (Pell Grant eligible) or first generation
Deadline: September 29, 2019
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/introduceyourself/visit/fundedcampusvisits/
Description: The programs are open to high school seniors who self-identify as a student of color is
Pell Grant eligible, or qualifies for free-reduced lunch Students must be nominated for Tigers on a Quest and students can apply to attend Flyin’ Tigers Once accepted to the program, student will receive information regarding travel reimbursement information
*(F) Columbia University (Not updated yet for 2019 Check website in August)
New York, New York
Ivy League, urban New York campus – 6,231 students, top grades (4.0+) and test scores
Columbia Engineering Experience (CE2): October 7-9 2018
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Description: Columbia Engineering offers a selective, three-day overnight program designed for high
school seniors who are interested in Columbia’s unique engineering program All meals, housing, and transportation, including travel to and from New York City, will be funded by Columbia CE2 is designed for high-achieving seniors who have an exemplary academic record in math and science, sincere interest in pursuing an engineering education and an appreciation for the educational value of diversity
*(F) Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut
Small liberal arts college – 1,817 students 3.6+ GPA; middle test scores
Explore Weekend: November 14-16, 2019 (application available in August)
Deadlines: October 2019
http://www.conncoll.edu/explore-weekend/
Description: Program is for high school seniors from underrepresented groups and those committed to
issues of diversity Students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch or for whom transportation costs would pose a significant financial hardship may apply for financial assistance Open to undocumented students too
*(F) Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Medium sized private college, IVY League – 4,410 students 3.8+ GPA High test scores
Dartmouth Bound: Summer Program: July 15-17, 2019
Final Deadline: May 1, 2019
Seniors from historically underrepresented backgrounds and communities
Dartmouth Bound: Indigenous Fly-in Program: October 13-16, 2019
Deadline: July 1, 2019
Open to students of Indigenous Native groups
program
https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visit-programs/dartmouth-bound-native-american-community-*(F) Davidson College
Davidson, NC
Small private college – 1,796 students 3.7+GPA Medium to high test scores
Access Davidson Program: November 3-5, 2019
Application Required: (priority) August 16, (final) September 16, 2019
https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/plan-visit/open-house-programs/access-davidson
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groups the opportunity to visit campus Davidson College will pay all of the direct costs associated with the visit
*(F) Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
Small private college – 2,382 students 3.5+ GPA and Test optional
Discovery Diversity at Dickinson: November 7-9, 2019
Application Deadline: TBA Application available mid-July
LIMITED TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
https://www.dickinson.edu/info/20255/visit/1058/discover_diversity_at_dickinson
Description: Discover Diversity at Dickinson is a three-day overnight program designed for promising
high-school seniors from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to those who self-identify as students of color, those who will be the first in their family to attend college, and those attending schools in rural communities This distinctive opportunity will allow you to
experience Dickinson's dynamic campus community during overnight stays as well as during our traditional open house
*(F) Emory University
Emory, GA
Mid-sized private university – 6,937 students 3.7+ GPA and mid to high test scores
CORE Fall Visit Program: October 10-12, 2019
Deadline: TBA
Application available in late July Interested students should register on website now
https://admission.emory.edu/register/coreinterest2019
Description: Emory University's CORE fall visit program is designed to support talented,
high-achieving high school seniors who are from first generation and/or underrepresented cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds The program is held in October and includes a 2 night, 3 day visit For this fly-in program, the Office of Undergraduate Admission will purchase plane tickets for students selected to attend the program who live outside a 275-mile radius of Atlanta, Georgia
*(F) Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
Small private liberal arts college with business major – 2,283 students 3.6+ GPA; test optional
Collegiate Leadership Summit: October 27-29, 2019
Deadlines: Nomination – September 9 and application deadline September 13
https://www.fandm.edu/summit
Requires: A minimum GPA of 3.3 in rigorous classes
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Must have demonstrated leadership in his or her school or community
Students must be nominated to apply and participate See your counselor for a nomination:
Description: The cost of travel and attendance is covered by the college Program is open to high
school seniors with a minimum 3.3 GPA in rigorous classes, backgrounds underrepresented in higher education, and student must have demonstrated leadership in school or the community
*George Washington University
Description: Your GW - An Overnight Program Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion This
program allows students to see firsthand how we put knowledge into action at GW while learning about the diversity and cultural opportunities within our community Application opens July 1
GW will offer a limited number of travel grants to and from D.C for well-qualified Your GW
attendees These travel grants will cover the full cost of travel, your plane or bus tickets will be bought
by the university at no cost to you In addition to completing the items above, students wishing to be considered for travel assistance must also send a letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor or teacher to admevents@gwu.edu The letter should include information on your
extracurricular activities and your financial need
*(F) Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
Small private liberal arts college – 1,712 students 3.6+ GPA, middle test scores
Diversity Travel Opportunity: September 29-30, 2019
Deadline for application: September 4
https://www.grinnell.edu/admission/visit/on-campus/programs
Description: Students can apply for a free trip to Grinnell Applicants must be high school seniors,
students of color or the first in their family to attend college, and be interested in liberal arts education
*(F)Hamilton College
Clinton, New York
Small private liberal arts college – 1,897 students 3.7+ GPA; middle test scores
Diversity Overnight Program: September 15-17 or October 27-29, 2019
Application Deadlines: Application opens July 1, 2019 Deadline unknown
https://my.hamilton.edu/admission/diversityovernight/do-program-page
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experience life at Hamilton While all students are welcome to apply, the selection process will prioritize the applications of students from ethnically diverse backgrounds and those from families with limited financial resources, regardless of racial background If accepted, all transportation, lodging, and meal costs for the program are covered by Hamilton College
*(F) Harvey Mudd College
Description: The FAST Program is free to all participants and includes lodging, meals, and travel
accommodations Program is open to high-achieving high school seniors from populations that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM – women, underrepresented minorities, students from low-income or rural backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are first-generation to college
Description: Have-A-Look is a program designed to help prospective students from diverse
backgrounds become acquainted with the academic and social opportunities at Haverford Haverford can provide need-based travel scholarships
*(F) Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Medium-sized private university – 5,464 students 3.8+ GPA and middle- high test scores
H.O.M.E (Hopkins Overnight Multicultural Experience): October 10-12, 2019
Application deadline: September 6, 2019 or ASAP
https://apply.jhu.edu/home-program/
Description: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is proud to present the Hopkins Overnight
Multicultural Experience (HOME)—an on-campus, overnight program connecting African American,
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*(F) Kenyon College (Not updated for 2019 Continue to check the website)
Gambier, Ohio
Small private liberal arts college – 1,677 students 3.6+ GPA; medium test scores
Cultural Connections: Overnight Program – October 28-30, 2018
Deadline: October 14, 2018
Fall Overnight Visit Program: September 23-24, 2018 or October 7-8, 2018
Deadlines: August 31 and September 14, 2018 respectively
http://www.kenyon.edu/visit-kenyon/admissions-events/
Description: High school seniors may use a travel grant during the fall semester for an individual visit
or for the Cultural Connection Program Kenyon will purchase a student's airline ticket and cover 100% of the lowest advertised airfare (up to $500) if awarded a travel grant A travel grant can be used for Cultural Connections program or an individual visit
Travel grants allow prospective students to fly in from all over the United States to experience
Kenyon's hilltop campus and community The grants cover 100% of the lowest advertised airfares up
to $500 Eligibility for the program is determined by academic criteria and reported racial background Students who are first-generation college students are also eligible to apply for a travel grant,
regardless of reported background
*Lafayette College
Easton, Pennsylvania
Small private university – 2,594 students 3.5+ GPA, medium test scores
Our Beloved Community Symposium: November 9, 2019
Deadline: Saturday, October 1, 2019
SOME ASSISTANCE FOR TRAVEL COSTS AVAILABLE
https://admissions.lafayette.edu/obc/
Description: Our Beloved Community is named for Dr Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a society
that embraces each of its members, not merely putting aside but rather understanding and celebrating their differences We seek a limited number of students nationwide to join the Lafayette community in this celebratory event that will feature interactive discussions on a variety of social justice topics Overnight hosts are available for students who are traveling from a significant distance
*(F) Lehigh University (Not updated for 2019 Continue to check the website)
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Medium-sized private university – 5,075 students 3.6+ GPA, mid-high test scores
Diversity Achievers Program: October 21, 23, 2018