DCPS Goes to College Month
DCPS Goes to College is a month dedicated to equipping DCPS students with the knowledge and connections needed to prepare for college.
The entire month of May is packed with virtual and in-person events for students and families to learn about college opportunities.
Events are geared toward students in 9-11th grades and their families.
In-Person
Our In-Person Networking event is a DCPS tradition! Over 40+ colleges attend each year to meet DCPS students, make connections, and share valuable insight into their universities and application processes. The event is offered twice; students and one guest may choose one night to attend.
Virtual
Throughout May, students and families can attend virtual sessions to learn about the process of preparing for and applying to college. Topics include searching for and preparing for college, understanding how college majors connect to future careers, planning to thrive academically and socially in college, and financial aid.
For Counselors
DCPS High School Counselors, College & Career Coordinators, and NAF Directors, are invited to our annual Counselor Breakfast to connect with college admissions reps. Learn about admissions updates, scholarships, and what specific colleges look for in applicants to better support your students.
If interested in attending the Counselor Breakfast, contact Courtney Haddaway-Delph.
In-Person Schedule/Registration
Join us for our 9th Annual College Networking Event! Offered on two nights, students and one guest can choose the date that works best for them.
May 21st OR May 22nd
4:30 – 7:30 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Virtual Schedule/Registration
| Virtual Sessions & Registration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thurs, May 1 7:00 – 8:00 pm | College Search & Applications Plan your college search and learn what to expect with the college application. | Register |
| Tues, May 6 7:00 – 8:00 pm | High School Planning Strategize to plan your high school schedule & experiences to be best prepared for college. | Register |
| Wed, May 14 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Skill Building for College Learn how to develop skills now that will lead to college success. | Register |
| Tues, May 20 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Connecting Careers to College Majors Learn how your college major will impact your career options. | Register |
| Wed, May 28 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Financial Aid Overview Learn about federal and local financial aid and how to prepare to apply. | Register |
Colleges from Last Year’s Event
Thank you to our sponsors Johns Hopkins University, Marshall University, and University of Louisville!
See the full list of last year’s college attendees below:
- American University
- Amherst College
- Babson College
- Bowdoin College
- Bowie State University
- Bucknell University
- Carleton College
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Case Western Reserve University
- Catholic University
- College of the Holy Cross
- George Mason University
- George Washington University
- Howard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Kent State University
- Marshall University
- Marymount University
- Morgan State University
- North Carolina A&T University
- Old Dominion University
- Pomona College
- Princeton University
- Richard Bland College of William & Mary
- SUNY Geneseo
- Swarthmore College
- Towson University
- Trinity Washington University
- University of Chicago
- University of Louisville
- University of Maryland College Park
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- University of Rochester
- University of the District of Columbia
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia State University
- Washington University of St. Louis
- Williams College