DCPS Goes to College Month

May is DCPS Goes to College Month: a month-long series of events 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.

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