Fly-In Programs
Ready to soar into your college journey? College fly-in programs are your ticket to experiencing campus life like never before! Designed primarily for students from underrepresented backgrounds, these programs offer an incredible opportunity to explore colleges, connect with faculty and current students, and get an authentic feel for campus life—all with free or reduced travel costs. It’s more than just a visit; it’s a unique chance to discover a community where you can thrive and build your future.
| College/University | Location | Program Description | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Massachusetts | Access to Amherst (A2A) aims to introduce prospective applicants (rising high school seniors) to Amherst’s campus, student body, faculty, and classes. The programming centers the experience of students from marginalized communities. | Access to Amherst |
| Bowdoin College | Maine | Explore Bowdoin is a free college visit program for high school seniors. Preference is given to applicants from lower income backgrounds, students who will be the first in their families to attend college, and those who come from rural areas. Undocumented students are encouraged to apply. | Explore Bowdoin |
| Bucknell University | Pennsylvania | Journey to Bucknell program seeks out the brightest leaders, learners and innovators and invites them to learn more about Bucknell’s welcoming, world-class campus. It is designed to introduce high-achieving high school seniors who present a diverse perspective to the endless possibilities that await at Bucknell. | Journey to Bucknell |
| Carleton College | Minnesota | Apply for Taste of Carleton and get ready to discover one of the top ten liberal arts colleges in the country! Participants in this free, three-day program will explore the beautiful campus, attend classes with #1 ranked professors, and learn more about Carleton’s admissions process and generous financial aid. | Taste of Carleton |
| Columbia University | New York | Engineering Preview at Columbia is a selective, three-day, two-night program for students interested in learning more about Columbia Engineering’s unique educational experience. EPC is designed to serve students who may have had less formal exposure to engineering. This fully funded experience includes hotel and travel arrangements for students and one parent/guardian to learn more about Columbia Engineering, explore engineering opportunities in New York and participate in college admissions workshops. | Engineering Preview at Columbia |
| Davidson College | North Carolina | Experience Davidson College through Access Davidson, a selective visit program for high school seniors! During your stay, you’ll connect with current students, faculty, and staff, participate in activities, and even attend classes. | Access Davidson |
| Haverford College | Pennsylvania | Have-A-Look is a fly-in program designed for students with lived experiences that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Participants have the opportunity to interact with faculty and administrators, learn about diversity and belonging on campus, and explore Haverford further. | Have-A-Look |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | WISE (Weekend Immersion in Science and Engineering) is a free two-day program for high school students to learn what it’s like to be an MIT student. MIT strongly encourages students from underrepresented and/or underserved backgrounds to apply. | MIT WISE |
| Middlebury College | Vermont | Discover Middlebury offers a window into student and academic life on campus by including opportunities to engage with other participants, current students, faculty, and staff. | Discover Middlebury |
| Occidental College | California | The Tiger Access Program (TAP) introduces traditionally underrepresented, first-generation and/or low-income students to Oxy’s academic and residential community. | Tiger Access Program |
| Pomona College | California | Perspectives on Pomona welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, traditionally underrepresented in higher education (including low-income, first-generation, rural, and those from underrepresented ethnic or racial groups), to experience Pomona through on-campus or virtual programming. | Perspectives on Pomona |
| Smith College | Massachusetts | The Women of Distinction Program invites high school seniors to explore Smith College, with a focus on underrepresented and first-generation students—though all are welcome! Housing, meals, and transportation are covered. Participants will connect with the Smith community through panels and workshops on academics and student life. | Women of Distinction Program |
| Tufts University | Massachusetts | Voices of Tufts is a two-day visit program designed to introduce high school seniors to diversity and community at Tufts University. | Voices of Tufts |
| University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) | Michigan | Join other intellectually motivated student scholars for an opportunity to experience what it would be like studying at a top-ranked business school. Engage in our real-world, action-based learning environment and hear from current students on how they’re reaching their goals with a Michigan Ross education. | All Access Weekend |
| University of Pennsylvania | Online | The Penn Early Exploration Program (PEEP) is a three-week online workshop-based virtual program designed to help get you ready to apply to college and thrive once you’re there. Admissions staff and members of the Penn community will guide you through the college application process and help you gain insight on finding community and support at college. | PEEP |
| University of Rochester | New York | Multicultural Visitation Program offers a funded campus visit for prospective students from a wide range of backgrounds and allows them to experience Rochester on a more personal level. The program invites current high school seniors attending school in the United States who otherwise financially might not be able to visit campus to apply for MVP. | Multicultural Visitation Program |
| Williams College | Massachusetts | Windows on Williams (WOW) gives high school seniors the opportunity to spend three all-expenses-paid days at Williams. WOW is a selective program open to high school students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico; preference is given to high-achieving students who couldn’t otherwise afford to visit Williams. | Windows on Williams |