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Frequently Asked Questions - USA College Day

Q: What is USA College Day?

USA College Day offers students and parents the unique opportunity to meet with representatives from US universities in London, speak with educational service providers and attend information sessions throughout the day. In its 35th year, USA College Day is the only American university fair in the UK. Attracting over 125 exhibitors each year, this event is not to be missed!

Q: Where will this year’s event be held?

This year’s event will be held at Kensington Town Hall (Hornton Street, London W8 7NX) located in Central London and easily accessible for visitors!

Q: Do I need to stay for the entire event / when should I arrive?

No. College Day is a drop-in event, rather than a day-long programme. This year, attendess will be able to beat the queues by registering to arrive for a specific time slot. If you have not registered, we STRONGLY encourage attendees to arrive throughout the day in order to avoid long queues.

Q: I am a student/parent/advisor interested in attending College Day. Do I need to register in advance?

Yes. In order to receive free entry to College Day, you must pre-register. The price at the door on the day is £5. You may email collegeday@fulbright.co.uk for registration instructions.

Q: How much does it cost to attend?

College Day is free for those attendees who pre-register. There is a fee of £5 per person for visitors who attend the event without pre-registering.

Q: May we register to attend College Day as a family?

Yes. Families may register as a group via the online registration system when it opens. While tickets are transferable, additional members to the party not included in the group ticket will need to pre-register separately online in order to ensure free entry.

Visitors may also register on the day of the event, but there is a fee of £5 per person if you do not register in advance.

Q: Which universities will be exhibiting at College Day this year?

Visit our page on the 2011 College Day Exhibitors for a complete list of exhibitors.

Exhibitor registration closes in mid-August, so we recommend checking the list in early September to confirm whether the institutions in which you are interested are participating.

Even if the universities in which you are most interested are not exhibiting at College Day, you should still consider attending. As explained within Choosing Universities, many students end up finding a great match at a university or town they had not previously heard of! Also, speaking to other US university representatives in-person will give you a better feel for the application process, as well as what US institutions are looking for in their applicants relative to UK universities.

Q: How should I prepare for the event?

To prepare for the event, you may want to review the comprehensive information on our website about undergraduate study in the US. You will also want check back for updates to the College Day webpage, where we will provide the top five tips on how to make the most of College Day and questions you may want to consider asking university exhibitors. 

Q: I can't attend the event. What should I do?

If you cannot change your plans to attend this annual event, register to recieve our e-newsletter, and we will send you an email about how to request information from US universities after the event. Also, you can learn about the undergraduate admissions process by attending one of our seminars or webinars.

Q: I am interested in postgraduate study in the US. Should I attend College Day?

College Day is an undergraduate study in the US fair. Prospective postgraduate students have attended in the past. As university representatives are usually undergraduate admissions officers and recent undergraduate alumni, they may be unable to answer specific questions that you have about their postgraduate courses and/or the postgraduate application process. Also, the prospectuses that they have on hand will probably be targeted to undergraduates and, therefore, may not be relevant for researching postgraduate degrees.

If, however, you simply want to get a sense of what a university's campus climate is like, or the local area in which it is situated, it may be useful to speak to the exhibitors at College Day.

For postgraduates, the Fulbright Commission hosts an annual event called USA Grad School Day in the spring and autumn, which is a three-hour workshop about postgraduate study in the US.

Q: Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. You are encouraged to email advising@fulbright.co.uk to discuss tips for attending the event.

Q: I really wanted to attend the Undergraduate Study in the US seminar before College Day but it's sold out! What should I do?

Thank you for your interest in our seminar. Unfortunately we only have a limited number of seats in our seminar for USA College Day. We do not have a waitlist, but you are welcome to register for our next Undergraduate Study in the US seminar later in the month of October. You can register online for this event. 

Q: I am an advisor/teacher and I am trying to register for USA College Day but the form requires a student name and email address. What should I do?

Please enter "N/A" under student name and student email address. All other questions will provide an "I am an advisor" option.