Any rising senior who attends high school in the U.S. and Puerto Rico is welcome to apply, especially students who are first-generation-to-college, low-income, or whose backgrounds/families have been historically excluded from higher education. Access Babson is open to any student particularly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community.

We hope you will join us overnight on campus for the opportunity to stay with a current student in a residence hall and participate in many other sessions. We’re excited to provide you with a deep understanding of the Babson experience. We’ll help you develop a greater understanding of Babson’s approach to inclusion and belonging through conversations with members of our community including “real talk” sessions with current student leaders.

Travel is fully booked for students offered a spot in Access Babson. This includes round trip airfare, transportation to/from Babson and the airport, overnight stay on campus, and all meals while you are with us.

US citizens and undocumented/DACA students from "historically marginalized backgrounds" in higher education.

At Whitman College, we value the diverse perspectives and experiences that our students bring to campus. The college admission process can be challenging and discouraging at times, but it is our goal to help remove barriers that inhibit students from historically marginalized communities from exploring what college has to offer. Our Visit Scholarship Program (VSP) supports this effort by offering students an all-expenses paid trip to Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA to attend one of our campus

Whitman College covers the cost of transportation (flights or mileage reimbursement) to Walla Walla, housing (on-campus), and meals for high school seniors.

Please provide your class rank and/or GPA (if available). An unofficial transcript with your performance during grades 9-11 is required. This can be uploaded using the widget below; or, you can email your transcript to admission@haverford.edu as soon as it is available after you have submitted this application. 

Our Have-A-Look Program is designed to help prospective students with lived experiences historically underrepresented in higher education to become acquainted with the academic and social opportunities at Haverford. This program gives students the opportunity to interact with professors, visit classes, learn about diversity and inclusion on campus, hear current Haverfordians’ perspectives, and immerse themselves in the Haverford experience.

Haverford will provide need-based travel scholarships for Have-A-Look participants.

Compelling candidates have demonstrated interest in women’s education and will exhibit the core characteristics of a Bryn Mawr student—a driven and passionate learner; one who is inspired by and celebrates differences; and one who seeks to transform themselves, their community, and the world. Students will complete an application and submit the following documents:

The Lantern Scholars Program is designed to support rising high school seniors who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and First-Generation students. Selected Lantern Scholars will be funded to visit Bryn Mawr and participate in programming designed to support students in the college search process.

We cover the cost of travel to and from Bryn Mawr College as well as meals and activities on campus.

While the Fall POP program is open to all eligible high school seniors (U.S. citizens, undocumented/DACA students, and Permanent Residents), the programming is focused on furthering the academic journey of students who come from underrepresented groups, are first-generation or low-income, and whose identities are in other marginalized communities.

Through the Fall Perspectives on Pomona (POP) program, we offer prospective students insights into life at Pomona College, opportunities to learn and connect directly with our inspiring professors, and invitations to open discussions with our current students about what it is genuinely like to attend Pomona. Fall POP allows for the exploration of all the layers of our community and its resources.

Participants selected to attend the on-campus program are provided with shuttle transportation between local airports and Pomona College, lodging in a current student's residence hall, and all meals for the duration of the program. Travel grants are available to cover airfare expenses or mileage reimbursement for visitors from the local area.

Interested high school seniors or other students (US citizens and permanent residents) intending to enter college in Fall 2025 are welcome to apply. We encourage students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM to apply – women, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, students from low income backgrounds, rural backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are first-generation to college. 

The Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST) is our all-expenses-paid (in other words, free for you!) overnight fly-in program for high-achieving high school seniors. The program provides high-achieving, college-bound high school seniors with an opportunity to interact with Harvey Mudd students, professors and other college-bound students who share a passion for the STEM fields. 

The Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST) is all-expenses-paid: overnight stays in dorms, round trips to and from home, and ground transportation costs to the HMC campus.

Senior in high school, no citizenship requirement, preferred HS weighted GPA 3.5 or higher.

This program is geared toward students who may face financial barriers to visiting Elon. Additionally this event is centered around the diversity and inclusive excellence initiatives at Elon. All travel is covered for the student and up to $250 in travel assistance for a parent or guardian if required for the student's travel.

Full travel is covered for the student. Up to $250 in travel assistance for parent or guardian if required for student's assistance.

We invite applications from students who would not otherwise have the financial ability to visit campus. Students should also be intellectually motivated and interested in pursuing higher education at a liberal arts and sciences college. Students in the U.S. who are undocumented or have DACA status are welcome to apply. Unfortunately, international students or those living outside of the U.S. are not eligible to apply.

Discover Middlebury is our annual, all-expenses-paid fly-in program for students who may not otherwise have the chance to visit campus.

All-expenses paid for every admitted student.

Students applying for first-year admission for Fall 2025.

Discover Scripps is designed for prospective students in communities historically underserved in higher education, including BIPOC, first-generation, and low-income students to explore our vibrant campus and community over two days. The program includes the costs of lodging and all meals. Transportation costs are covered for students living more than 150 miles from Claremont.

If you live more than 150 miles from Claremont and are admitted to the program, you will work with our travel agent, to book your flight.

High school senior in the US and Puerto Rico.

Home at Hamilton is a two-day campus experience designed for high-achieving high school seniors in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who could not otherwise afford to visit Hamilton. Admission to the program is selective, and students who have not already visited campus and are first-generation to college or from families with limited financial resources will be given preference. This program will provide an opportunity for students to experience our diverse community through conversations with current s

All participants will be provided overnight accommodations, and travel costs will be covered for those who require assistance.

High School Senior, Currently residing in the U.S.

Taste of Carleton (TOC) is an all-expenses-paid fly-in program for high school seniors from historically marginalized backgrounds. Our hope during the program is to give you an overview of campus academics and social climate. We structure very little during the program itself, instead allowing students to build the experience that works best for them to get to know our institution! 

Transportation, housing, and all program costs are fully covered by Carleton.

High School Senior

Are you the kind of student we’d find at the front of a march? Or moving forward inclusivity initiatives in your school or community? Or speaking out against global injustice? You might feel right at home at Mount Holyoke College and we hope you'll apply to our fully funded fly-in program called Mosaic.

MHC fully funding your round-trip travel– whether you take a plane, train, or drive to campus!

Current high school students who attend school in the United States. Selective application asks for a copy of the high school transcript and two short essay responses.

University of Rochester’s Multicultural Visitation Program (MVP) 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. We invite current high school seniors attending school in the United States (including permanent residents, refugees/ asylees, and undocumented/DACA students) who otherwise financially might not be able to visit campus to apply for MVP.

We directly purchase the plane, train, or bus ticket for each selected student to avoid a large out of pocket cost. Once in Rochester we provide transportation from the airport or station to campus. We provide meals on campus and a student host. Students are responsible for any costs getting to their closest major airport/transportation hub, luggage fees if applicable, and meals during travel.

Experience Colorado College is open to high school seniors (class of 2025) and gap year students residing in the United States. To apply for this program, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Experience Colorado College, or ECC, is Colorado College's fully funded fall fly-in visit program that takes place on the weekend of Oct 12th - Oct 14th, 2024. Over the weekend, you'll see campus through the eyes of a CC Tiger — learning through the Block Plan, discovering community and campus life, and engaging in honest conversation about building a conscientious student body. You'll meet other prospective students from around the country and author your own story in the college search process

Fully funded travel costs for prospective students only. Flight, hotel accommodations, etc.

This program is open to any student who is interested in the Native/Indigenous community & its resources at Dartmouth College. Participating students should be high school seniors at the time of the program itself (or planning to apply the same Fall in which the program is held). Applications are welcomed from both the U.S. & Canada.

Each October, Dartmouth brings to campus a group of high school seniors interested in learning more about Dartmouth’s long-standing Native/Indigenous community & scholarship. Participating students have the chance to stay with one of our current students as a host, attend actual classes and learn more about the community & its resources. Students will also participate in a series of workshops on the admissions process itself & Dartmouth's renowned financial aid program.

Dartmouth College pays for participating students' transportation to and from campus. Meals and lodging (with current student host) during the program are provided at no cost, as well.

The Dartmouth Bound Program application is open to all rising high school seniors currently living and attending a high school in the U.S., regardless of citizenship status.

As part of its comprehensive outreach efforts, the Dartmouth Bound Program is designed to give participants an experience of daily college life at Dartmouth. Participants will learn about Dartmouth's close-knit community and its resources, as well as college admissions and financial aid processes. Dartmouth Bound participants will attend workshops on the admissions and financial aid processes and interact with members of our faculty. While staying in Dartmouth residence halls, there will be ampl

Dartmouth will cover travel expenses, housing, and meals for students who are selected for the program.

Interested high school seniors or other students (US citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented/DACA students living in the US) intending to enter college in Fall 2025 are welcome to apply. Please note that preference is given to applicants from lower income backgrounds, students who will be the first in their families to attend college, or those who come from rural areas.

There is a lot to discover about our vibrant college on the coast of Maine. We invite you to experience Bowdoin (bo-dun) for yourself. Stay with students, attend classes, meet professors, eat in the dining halls, explore downtown Brunswick, check out student clubs and organizations—and learn about the college admissions process and financial aid along the way. 

Bowdoin handles all of the logistics and funds students' trips from a local transportation hub to campus plus meals while on campus and lodging in a campus residence.

Join other intellectually motivated student scholars for an opportunity that will allow you to discover and experience first-hand 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.

This event is geared toward, but not limited to, students from groups historically underrepresented at the University of Michigan, such as Black or African-American, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Native Alaskan, first-generation college students, students from households with limited financial resources, and students from underrepresented geographic areas. 

High-achieving high school seniors from underrepresented populations who are U.S. citizens and attend high school in the United States.

Dialogue with Denison (DWD) is an immersive, fully-funded fly-in program where a select group of high school seniors will meet to learn about academic programs, explore student life, and visit organizational spaces here at Denison. For high-achieving students who participate in DWD and are admitted to Denison through the binding Early Decision 1 process, we guarantee to offer a no-loan financial aid award from Denison University. Each financial aid package will be based on the student’s individu

All travel, food, and lodging funds are paid for by Denison. Students would only need any extra spending money.

Any interested rising high school senior may submit our WashU Preview application. However, to be considered for WashU Preview you must attend high school in the U.S. or its territories.

WashU Preview is designed to connect diverse students (such as first-

Invited students will have flights, hotels, and food covered!

All seniors who attend school in the U.S. and U.S. territories are welcomed to apply, including students who are historically underrepresented from higher education, such as first-generation-to-college and low-income students.

At Bates, we value the diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, and engage in the transformative power of our differences. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is the guiding principle behind Prologue to Bates, a program geared towards students entering their senior year who express interest in being a part of our inclusive and pluralistic community.

Details forthcoming on program website.

We welcome applications from all intellectually curious high school seniors attending school in the US. We encourage those from minoritized backgrounds and identities to apply, including people of color, first-generation college students, and those from low-income households. 

The Fall Fly-In is a selective, multi-day program for prospective students to experience COA firsthand. You’ll attend classes, enjoy meals in our dining hall, and get to know campus, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park. We can’t wait to meet you!

If you are accepted into the program, College of the Atlantic will arrange your travel and will cover the cost of your flight or bus fare to participate.

All rising seniors who attend high school in the U.S. are welcome to apply, including students from groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, such as low-income and first-generation-to-college students*.

WesExplore offers high school seniors from historically underrepresented groups in higher education the opportunity to visit our campus for Open House for free. This program invites students from across the U.S. to experience Wesleyan University and campus life firsthand. Priority is given to first-generation students, students of color, and students from limited-resource backgrounds. Participants will be able to stay in a dorm with a student host, take a campus tour, visit classes, and attend v

Wesleyan will cover participants' round-trip travel, airport/train station transportation, and meals during the visit.

For rising seniors from historically underrepresented communities which include first gen, low income, and rural students.

Fall Preview is a fly-in opportunity for students from historically underrepresented communities in higher education (first-generation American, first-generation to college, low income, rural, of Black, Indigenous, or Latinx backgrounds, etc.) to come together as a cohort and get an inside look into the life of a CMCer.

All associated costs (including, transportation, housing and meals during the program) will be covered by CMC.

The Mix & Mingle Fly-In program is limited to high school seniors and students who for other reasons are planning to enter college in fall 2025. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate nominations for international students at this time. Admission to Olin requires calculus and physics, because of that we are looking for students who have taken or will take at least one year of calculus and physics prior to graduating high school.

Co-sponsored by the Olin College Office of Admission & Financial Aid and the MIX (Multicultural Innovators Experience). Each fall, Olin College offers prospective students the opportunity to attend a Fly-In visit to Olin. We invite counselors to nominate high school seniors with strong potential for Olin's collaborative, project-based engineering curriculum. For students who would not otherwise have the financial resources to visit our campus, we will be covering all costs for their visit.

For students who would not otherwise have the financial resources to visit our campus, we will be covering all costs for their visit.

Washington and Lee University recognizes diversity comes in many shapes and sizes. We encourage you to apply if you identify with one or more of the following populations:

The Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience (DIVE) program provides high school seniors (class of 2025) an opportunity to visit our campus in Lexington, VA. During the three-day event, our attendees — lovingly called DIVErs — will stay in the residence halls with a current student, attend classes and talk with professors, sample the food in our dining hall or grab a sweet treat in town, and explore our student clubs and organizations. DIVErs will also learn how to navigate the college admission

W&L will fund the cost of travel (plane tickets or gas/mileage)

Any high school senior who attends school in the United States is eligible to apply to Voices of Tufts.

Voices of Tufts is a visit program sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, designed to introduce high school seniors to diversity and community at Tufts University. In 2024, we will offer two Voices of Tufts programs: a virtual program on Saturday, October 5, 2024 and an in-person program on Sunday, October 6 - Monday, October 7, 2024. Any high school senior who attends school in the United States is eligible to apply to Voices. While Voices has traditionally attracted participants

There is no cost to participate in Voices of Tufts and, for the in-person program, Tufts Admissions will arrange for transportation at no cost for students for whom the trip to campus would be a financial hardship.

Discover Swarthmore is open to all interested rising high school seniors (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented/DACA students living in the United States), though preference will be given to students who are the first in their families to attend college, students from low-income backgrounds, and students who might not otherwise be able to afford a trip to campus. You must attend high school in the U.S. or its territories in order to be eligible to apply.

Discover Swarthmore, held each fall, is our all-expenses-paid overnight fly-in program for high-achieving high school seniors. The Admissions Office pays for all transportation, meals, and on-campus housing expenses for students selected to attend one of these programs. Participants experience Swarthmore firsthand as they attend classes, stay with current students in our residence halls, eat in the dining hall, and go to campus events. Prospective students hear from faculty, staff, alumni, and c

The Admissions Office pays for all transportation, meals, and on-campus housing expenses for students selected to attend one of these programs.

High school seniors attending school in the United States that are either first-generation college students and/or from underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Preview Pitzer Program is a pre-application program designed for high school seniors attending school in the United States who are either first-generation college students and/or from underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. This program gives all students the opportunity to visit Pitzer on an all-expenses paid two-and-a-half day trip to campus. This program provides prospective students an opportunity to experience the distinctive atmosphere that sets Pitzer College apart fro

All expenses paid, including flights, lodging on campus with student hosts, and meals.

To apply to participate in A2A, you must complete and submit our online A2A Application.

As part of Amherst College's commitment to a diversity of perspectives and life experiences, the Office of Admission will be hosting Access to Amherst (A2A) in the fall to introduce prospective applicants to Amherst's campus, student body, faculty, and classes. A2A is available to all prospective rising high school seniors who reside in the U.S., regardless of citizenship or background (non-US citizens who reside in the US, including undocumented students, are welcome to apply). The programming

Students selected to visit Amherst for Access to Amherst will receive 100% of round-trip transportation costs (airline, bus, or train) and will be hosted on campus by current students. A fee waiver for Amherst's admission application fee is provided to all students invited to attend A2A. Some students who apply to A2A will also receive a waiver for the application fee to encourage their applications to Amherst, regardless of whether they are invited to attend.

All students who share our dedication to diversity are invited to apply. We particularly encourage applications from students who identify with historically underrepresented groups, such as those who are the first generation in their family to go to college, low-income, undocumented, and/or students of color. Students will be selected for participation in this Oberlin Overnight program based on their academic qualifications and demonstrated interest in diversity issues, with priority given to st

Oberlin Overnight: Diversity & Access is our All-expenses-paid overnight visit program.

This is a fully funded program. We do not expect any financial contribution from the student.

You must attend high school in the United States or one of its territories to be eligible to attend. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented and/or underserved backgrounds to apply, including students who come from low socioeconomic means, live in a rural area, or might be the first in their family to attend college.

WISE is a three-day program for rising seniors to learn what it’s like to be an MIT student. Participants stay on campus with a current MIT undergraduate student and learn firsthand about academics and campus life. As a participant, you’ll experience our campus community by working with and getting to know current students and faculty. You’ll also attend workshops on the college admissions and financial aid application process.

The Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering program is completely free, including food, lodging, and the cost of transportation to and from MIT.

Access Davidson is a selective college visit program designed for high school seniors from historically excluded racial and ethnic groups, those who are first in their family to attend college, and students from rural or low-income backgrounds. This program is only open to students living and attending high school in the United States and Puerto Rico. Students who have not been on an official visit to campus will be prioritized for participation.

Access Davidson provides prospective students with an opportunity to hear from current students, faculty, and staff over the course of their stay. Sessions may include opportunities to:

Davidson will cover the cost of transportation to and from campus, meals, and overnight accommodations for program participants.

Yale in MOHtion is open to high school seniors who attend school in the United States or its territories. Selected participants must be able to attend for the full program. Preference will be given who would otherwise be unable to travel to New Haven to participate in the MOH.

Yale in MOHtion is Yale’s first annual student fly-in program for high school seniors. The program centers Yale’s Multicultural Open House (MOH), a one-day program featuring Yale’s four cultural centers: the Afro-American Cultural Center (est. 1969), the Asian American Cultural Center (est. 1981), La Casa Cultural (est. 1974) and the Native American Cultural Center (1993). 

The Yale admissions office will cover all costs associated with transportation to and from campus, meals throughout the program, and on-campus accommodations for all selected participants.

High School Seniors

Case Western Reserve University's Diversity Overnight is designed for smart and curious high school seniors from diverse backgrounds. We want to give you an in-depth look at the opportunities available to Case Western Reserve University students.

Case Western Reserve University will cover transportation costs, lodging and meals during the student's stay on campus, and assist with all arrangements. 

Caltech Up Close 2024 is open to all students graduating from a U.S. high school in 2025. The program is designed for students of exceptional promise and will focus on the experiences of students from historically underserved backgrounds in STEM.

Through Caltech Up Close, selected participants will interact with current students, faculty, and staff through informational sessions, meaningful conversations, and fun social gatherings on- and off-campus. Selected participants will have exclusive opportunities to:

This is an all-expense paid visit.

Any high school senior interested in learning more about Emory University and the college application process can participate. However, our tailored programming is designed to support first-generation and underrepresented students as they navigate the process.

The Emory Leadership, Enrichment, Advocacy, and Discovery (LEADs) Experience offers resources to support students as they begin the college application process and explore their leadership potential beyond the classroom. LEADs also includes an in-person Leadership Retreat in October.

All Leadership Retreat participants are provided with free on-campus housing, meals, and shuttle transportation between the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Emory University. Invited students who live outside a 275-mile radius of Atlanta, Georgia, will also have all their travel expenses covered by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Invited students within a 275-mile radius are expected to drive to campus.

At the time of the Women of Distinction Program, students must be living in the U.S., including U.S. territories. The following students are eligible for the program:

Intended for high school seniors, this annual event will highlight opportunities offered by Smith College for African American, Asian American, Latin American, Native American, and/or first-generation college students. All students are welcome. Housing, meals, and transportation to and from campus is included. Participants will have the chance to connect with current Smith students, faculty, and other community members. Additional programming will include a series of panels and workshops on acad

All travel plans (train, bus, or plane) are coordinated and paid for by the Office of Admission. Students are reimbursed for any travel expenses (ie. meal at the airport, etc.)

To be eligible, you must:

Our 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.

Journey to Bucknell is free for students who are selected to participate, plus one parent or guardian as their guest. Overnight accommodations at a nearby hotel are provided for each student and their parent/guardian. Transportation (flight, trains, or bus) will be arranged and free for students, and their parent/guardian, outside of a 3-hour driving radius. Bucknell does not cover transportation cost for drivers.

Our fly-in program is for high school students who identify as BIPOC, first-generation college students, and/or who have a commitment to social justice and diversity.

This two-night event will give you a personal introduction to our open and inclusive community, and you’ll be able to engage with students who have made the most of the incredible range of opportunities available to them. You'll have opportunities to meet with members of our community: current students, faculty, staff and deans, including those from our Division of Institutional Equity and Inclusion and affinity groups; take tours of our hometown of New London and student spaces on campus; and j

The Office of Admission will book travel to campus free of expense to any student who needs the support. Travel will be via train, plane or private coach. Students traveling by train or plane will be picked up at the station or airport by representatives from Connecticut College and brought to campus. All travel information will be provided to students in advance via email. Students and families may also book their own travel if desired.

We welcome applications from all students who are entering their final year of high school or secondary school (including refugees or asylees and students in the U.S who are undocumented or with DACA status). Successful applicants will be those who are able to demonstrate their commitment to UVM’s Our Common Ground values and how their unique lived experience will advance diversity, equity and inclusion at UVM. 

Discovering UVM is a program geared toward prospective students who have a unique lived experience that will contribute to the vibrancy of our campus. Expect to learn more about the college application process, hear about the academic experience and student life at UVM, explore the Burlington community, and have opportunities to engage with current students, staff, and faculty. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

Students seeking travel assistance will indicate so on the application. The travel grant reimbursement form will be sent to the student separately. Please do not book your transportation until you have received your program decision and approval of your travel grant.

Application Requirements:

Union College will be hosting an overnight college preview event for high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds. This event is designed to allow students to learn more about our academic offerings; give them an authentic view of what life can be like at Union; and provide opportunities to engage with current students, faculty and college leaders.

The College will provide transportation and campus meals for all students in attendance. Students will stay overnight with a student host.