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 College Fair

May 6th 2025, 7:00 pm CST

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 University

Virtual Event

STARS@MIT: Thriving in College as a Rural/Small-Town College Student

May 14th 2025, 7:00 pm EDT

Join us for an overview of the specific resources at MIT that help with the transition to college and a new urban environment, followed by a panel of current MIT students who grew up in a rural or small town. Hear them talk about navigating MIT's campus, building community, and staying connected to their backgrounds. There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.

Host:  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Virtual Event

STARS Virtual Panel: College to Career (STEM)

June 3rd 2025, 7:00 pm CST

Every month, STARS College Network member schools host Zoom webinars featuring a variety of perspectives on the academic programs, philosophies, and traditions that make our colleges great places to live and learn.

Join STARS this month to learn more about how STARS member schools support their students as they pursue a wide variety of careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) areas. From astronauts to engineers to zoologists, and everything in between, STARS member schools have programs to set their students up for success in hundreds of different STEM careers. We'll explore the wide variety of resources and opportunities available to you as you think about your future!

Host:  California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Columbia University in the City of New York, Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech

STARS Near You

STARS in Duluth, MN

May 12th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host:  Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

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STARS in Ashland, WI

May 13th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host:  Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

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STARS in Kingsford, MI

May 14th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host:  Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

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STARS in Seymour, WI

May 15th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host:  Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

On-Campus Event

Dartmouth Bound Summer Program

July 20th 2025, 8:00 am EDT

As part of its comprehensive outreach efforts, the Dartmouth Bound Program, which takes place in July, is designed to give current juniors (rising seniors) an experience of daily college life at Dartmouth. Participants will learn about Dartmouth's close-knit community and its resources, as well as college admissions and financial aid processes. Participants will attend workshops on the admissions and financial aid processes and interact with members of our faculty. While staying in Dartmouth residence halls, there will be ample time to enjoy meaningful conversations with current student mentors and other Bound participants. Dartmouth will cover travel expenses, housing, and meals for students who are selected for the program.

Host:  Dartmouth College