This fall, Texas high schools and colleges will host more than 375 college fairs in a variety of formats for the 2021-2022 TACRAO College Fair Season.  TACRAO college fair hosts selected the option/options that best fit their district and school guidelines. 

 

Enter Virtual Fair

Student Registration Open

Family Members and High School or College Counselors keep scrolling to register and participate in the virtual fairs.

College & University Representatives please scroll to the bottom.

Virtual College Fair

September 3 - November 30, 2021

Registration Opens September 3rd

click button above to register for the virtual fairs

 

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In Person College Fair

September 13 - November 19 , 2021

Registration Opens September 3rd

click button above to register for a college fair* in your area

*when registering for an In-person fair, you will select the Area/Week in which your college fair takes place   Example:  "TACRAO HS" College Fair), Monday, September 13, 2021, select Dallas Week One, September 13 - 17

During registration you will select your high school  or college name

 

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You have the ability to participate in both the Virtual College Fairs and In-Person College!!  Check with your high school or college counselor to determine what option or options your school selected. 

Virtual College Fairs on Saturday are OPEN to any student in Texas regardless of the schools selected format! 

 

Family & High School/College Counselor Registration Open

Family Member

September 3 - November 30, 2021

Registration Opens September 3rd

click button above to register for the virtual fairs

*if you plan to attend an in person fair and virtual fair with your student, please make sure to select both Virtual and In-Person Area Week that includes your students college fair

 

High School/College Counselor

September 3 - November 30 , 2021

Registration Opens September 3rd

click button above to register for the virtual fairs

*If you want to utilize your registration for the Virtual and In-Person Fair for your college fair, please make sure to select the Virtual Fair option and the TACRAO Week in which your in-person fair is hosted.

*Special Opportunity:  September 8, 2021 see below

 

Enter Virtual Fair

Scroll down to see a list of Virtual Fair Dates.  Scroll down further to find the list of In-Person TACRAO College Fair Weeks.

Virtual College Fair Opens September 13, 2021 @ 7AM

Fall Virtual TACRAO College Fair Series

Over 180 Colleges & Universities participating in the Virtual College Fair Series

Check with your high school or college for specific dates and times reserved for your school  

SATURDAY Virtual Fairs - open to any student, family member, or high school/college counselor 

BONUS Virtual Fairs - Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30

 

Dallas I & Gulf Coast

  • Friday, September 17, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm 
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of September 13 - 17*

 

Dallas II & Southeast Texas

  • Friday, September  24, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of September 20 - 24*

 

East Texas & Coastal Bend

  • Friday, October 1, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of September 27 - October 1*

 

Houston 1 & Rio Grande Valley

  • Friday, October 8, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of October 4 - 8*

 

Houston II & West Texas

  • Friday, October 15, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of October 11 - 15*

 

Central Texas & Panhandle

  • Friday, October 22, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of October 18 - 22*

 

Fort Worth & El Paso

  • Friday, November 5, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of November 1 - 5*

 

San Antonio

  • Friday, November 19, 2021  10am - Noon, 1pm - 3pm
  • Additional Virtual Fairs taking place during the week of November 15 - 19*

*If you are a student, please check with your high school or 2-year counselor for specific dates and times.  If you are a college or university representative, please check the TACRAO College Day Night Schedule available in the members section of the TACRAO Website.

 

SATURDAY TACRAO Virtual College Fair(s) 

  • Saturday, September 25, 2021  11am - 2pm
  • Saturday, October 2, 2021 11am - 2pm
  • Saturday, October 16, 2021  11am - 2pm
  • Saturday, November 20, 2021  11am - 2pm

 

BONUS TACRAO Virtual College Fair(s)

  • Monday, November 29, 2021  6pm - 8pm
  • Tuesday, November 30, 2021  6pm - 8pm

 

Scroll down to see the In-Person Fall 2021 TACARO College Fair Overview

Virtual Fair Site Opens

The Virtual Fair open on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7am.  Students, Family Members, and Counselors who have created a profile will have access to view the over 190 College & University Booths.  (booth number as of Wednesday, September 9, 2021).

In Person Fall 2021 TACRAO College

Fair Overview

September 13 - 17  

September 20 - 24  

September 27 - October 1 

October 4 - 8

October 11 - 15

October 18 - 22

October 25 - 29 

November 1 - 5

November 8 - 10

November 15-19

November 22-26

Dallas I & Gulf Coast

Dallas II & Southeast Texas

East Texas & Coast Bend

Houston 1 & Rio Grande Valley

Houston II & West Texas

Central Texas & Panhandle

No College Fairs

Fort Worth & El Paso

TACRAO Annual Conference - Lubbock

San Antonio

Thanksgiving Holiday

 

 

Please check with your high school or college counselor for specific dates and times associated with the In-Person Fair hosted at your school or district site. 

Special Opportunity for College Fair Hosts & High School Counselors

September 8, 2021 - 4:00 - 5:00pm

Take advantage of what ALL the TACRAO College Fairs have to offer no matter the format.

The virtual college fair will provide you the following opportunities and more:

  • Connect with Colleges and Universities from the Great State of Texas, the US and beyond 
  • Chat/Video Chat with Admission Representatives (one-on-one or in a group)
  • Attend a LIVE or ON DEMAND Admission, Financial Aid, or general college/university presentation
  • View College and University Videos
  • Download College and University Brochures
  • Schedule Meetings with Admissions Representatives 
  • Share Academic Credential via a Secure File Transfer Found in each College and University Booth to Enhance Conversations 

No matter where you are in the college search process, you can learn more about your options here!

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College & University Booth Registration For Virtual Fairs

The Fall TACRAO Virtual Booth Registration System is OPEN for a limited time.  Last day to secure a Virtual Booth was Friday, September 10, 2021 at 4pm CDT.

College & University Booth Registration For In-Person Fairs

 

Colleges/Universities/Organizations still have time to reserve a booth at one of the many hosted In-Person Fairs!  Please make sure to read the note section included in the College Day Night Schedule and follow the instructions associated with making a reservation. 

Note:  Not all fairs are open to all institutions and at this time, some fairs are closed and/or full due to guidelines associated with District Policies. 

Please make sure to check the TACRAO College Day Night Schedule on a daily basis.  Fair information is updated continually and most college fairs hosts will also try to update participants as the format changes per District Guidelines and Safety precautions.

 

DON'T FORGET:

Your institution must be a current TACRAO Member or Subscriber. 

TACRAO Member Dues or TACRAO Subscriptions must be current to gain access to the College/Day Night Schedule.

For information on In Person College Fairs, please visit the TACRAO website:   

www.https://tacrao.org/ and click on the Member Login button located in the right hand corner