Mark Your Calendar for the Black College Expo
Summary: More than 40 colleges will be there, ready to waive application fees and accept students on the spot.
9th Annual Seattle Black College Expo
Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Highline College.
Discover your future and connect with amazing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), apprentice programs, Seattle Colleges and more at the upcoming Seattle Black College Expo! Bring your family, your big dreams, and your questions for an exciting day designed to open doors for our youth.
This free event is open to students of all ages and offers a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), other colleges, universities, and educational programs.
Students can get accepted on the spot, have application fees waived, and even earn scholarships. High school juniors and seniors should bring their transcripts and ACT or SAT scores; college transfer students should bring transcripts from all colleges attended. The event also features seminars, workshops, entertainment, cash giveaways, and a scholarship presentation.
Please encourage your students to take advantage of this life-changing day of opportunities and bring at least ten copies of their transcripts.
For more information and to register for free tickets:
Location Details
Highline College Main Campus
South 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
Google Maps Directions
- Student Union Building 8: Check-in for students, vendors and Colleges and Universities.
- South Parking Lot: Designated student dropoff and bus parking.
- Session rooms to be announced.
- Students and families can park in the North and East parking lots or commute via the Link Light Rail to the Des Moines Station.
