Please join us at our upcoming STARS College Network events! We offer a wide variety of virtual sessions and local programs for students and parents, covering everything from starting the college search process to planning financially for a college education.
Virtual Event
STARS Virtual Panel: College to Career (Humanities)
August 5th 2025, 7:00 pm CDT
Join STARS representatives from Brown University, Northwestern University, University of Denver, and the University of Texas at Austin to learn more about how STARS member schools support their students as they pursue a wide variety of careers in the Humanities. From art therapy to graphic design to writing, and everything in between, STARS member schools have programs to set their students up for success in hundreds of careers using their Humanities degrees. We'll explore the wide variety of resources and opportunities available to you as you think about your future!
Host: Northwestern University, University of Denver, University of Texas at Austin, Brown UniversityVirtual Event
STARS Virtual Panel: Student Support Systems
September 2nd 2025, 7:00 pm CST
Join staff and faculty from University of Maryland, Dartmouth College, University of South Carolina, and University of Notre Dame to learn more about the wide variety of support systems available to students during their time on our campuses, as well as some strategies for making your transition from high school to college as seamless as possible.
Host: University of Maryland, College Park, Dartmouth College, Notre Dame, University of South CarolinaVirtual Event
STARS Virtual Panel: Mock Application Review & Case Studies
September 16th 2025, 7:00 pm CDT
Join representatives from Yale University, University of Alabama, Stanford University, and Columbia University to get a sneak peek at what your college application will look like and learn some tips and tricks on how to approach your own college application process.
Host: Columbia University in the City of New York, The University of Alabama, Stanford University, Yale UniversityVirtual Event
STARS Virtual College Fair
October 7th 2025, 7:00 pm CDT
Join all 32 STARS Network partner colleges and universities to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer through a virtual college fair!
Host: Amherst College, Auburn University, Berkeley, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, SMU, Spelman College, Stanford University, The Ohio State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of Denver, University of Maryland, College Park, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversityOn-Campus Event
Caltech Close Up Fly-in for Seniors
August 6th 2025, 11:59 pm CDT
Caltech Up Close 2025 is a selective, all-expenses paid program open to all students that reside and will graduate from high school in the U.S. in 2026. The program is designed for students of promise and will focus on the experiences of students from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g. rural or small town, socioeconomically diverse, etc.). selected participants will have opportunities to:
Explore Caltech's 124-acre campus.
Connect with campus community members, including faculty and current students.
Discover undergrad academics, research and internships, as well as student life.
Analyze application tips and requirements.
Grasp admissions and financial aid processes.
Experience a glimpse of life in Southern California.
Eligibility: High School Seniors
Deadline: August 6, 2025
Program Dates: October 11-13, 2025
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech)