Thursday, October 9, 2025

4-6 p.m. EDT

Participation in the Virtual College Fair is FREE for current NCSS Affiliate Members!

It’s time for the annual NCSS Virtual College Fair! Connect with over 400 students from the top STEM schools in the country at the Virtual College Fair from 4-6 p.m. EDT on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Participation in the Virtual College Fair is FREE for current NCSS Affiliate Members!

NCSS member high schools can share instructions with their students about how to register in advance to secure their spot. Participation is complimentary for all students from NCSS member high schools. See instructions on how to register as a student below. Participation in the Virtual College Fair is open to all students from NCSS Institutional and Associate schools as a member benefit.

Colleges and Universities that are current NCSS Affiliate members are invited to promote their institution at the Fair without incurring an additional fee. However, they must register in advance to secure a spot. 

How Does It Work?

Colleges have up to 2 minutes to introduce their school and programs to the full student audience. This is an amazing opportunity to showcase what makes your school unique. Students then meet with individual colleges in your Zoom breakout room after the Welcome Session.

How to Register as a Student

Students of NCSS member high schools may register to attend the virtual college fair for free. Participation in the Virtual College Fair is open to all students from NCSS Institutional and Associate schools as a member benefit.

How to Register as an Affiliate Member College or University 

Affiliate members of NCSS receive complimentary registration to the NCSS Virtual College Fair. 

If you are NOT a member but would like to participate, you must become a member first. Click here to become an Affiliate Member.

Sample Schedule

  • 4 p.m.: Welcome remarks from NCSS leadership
  • 4:05 p.m.: Each college will have 2 minutes to introduce their schools, programs, etc. and invite students to visit their individual Zoom breakout rooms
  • 4:30 p.m.: Students enter individual college Zoom rooms (time will change depending on number of colleges making introductions)

Past Participants

These are just some of the colleges and universities that have participated in previous College Fairs.