By Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at Law Office of Lawrence Berliner
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Disclaimer: This list of resources is intended for information gathering and for the education of those who choose to explore them. As everyone’s interests and needs are varied, some resources are more appropriate for your situation than to others. Attorney Lawrence Berliner is not responsible for the content of this list of resources and does not endorse the organizations hosting or exhibiting at the fairs.
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic:
Rhode Island Association of Admissions Officers RIAAO College Fair – East Greenwich, RI. Thursday September 10th 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818. More information: https://www.riaao.com/college-fair
CASDA Hudson Valley Regional College Fair – Troy, NY. Monday September 14th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Hudson Valley Community College HVCC, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. More information: https://www.casdany.org/college-career-fairs
Southern Connecticut College and Career Fair – Bridgeport, CT. Wednesday September 23rd 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Registration is recommended using StriveScan. Location: Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. More information: https://www.ctcollegefair.com/ Register here on StriveScan: https://app.strivescan.com/registration?id=20124
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Salem, MA. Wednesday September 23rd 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Salem State University, 225 Canal Street, Salem, MA 01970. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Lehigh Valley – Bethlehem, PA. Wednesday September 23rd 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Moravian Academy, Athletic Center, 4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020. More information: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=564&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=09&day=23&title=lehigh-valley-college-fair&uid=5589bc945bdb27383d792ce9caa33427 https://www.pacac.org/college-fairs-recordings Register on StriveScan: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Orono, ME. Thursday September 24th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: University of Maine-Orono, New Balance Recreation Center, 22 Hilltop Road, Orono, ME 04469. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Springfield, MA. Sunday September 27th 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Western New England University, Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
Big Apple College Fair – New York City, NY. Sunday September 27th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. More information: https://www.bigapplecollegefair.com/
Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University Music and Dance College Fair – Baltimore, MD. Sunday September 27th 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (in-person in Peabody Library). College fair is in Peabody Library. Admissions panel is at 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. in Griswold Hall. Location: George Peabody Library, Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Register here: https://apply.peabody.jhu.edu/register/?id=70182543-4db3-4a3f-b395-a148b50cc93b
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Delaware County – Aston, PA. Tuesday September 29th 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in-person). Location: Neumann University, Mirenda Center, 501 Convent Road, Aston Township, PA 19014. More information: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=556&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=09&day=29&title=delaware-county-college-fair&uid=35ff350308170823f0d8e9b5ed411048 https://www.pacac.org/college-fairs-recordings Register on StriveScan: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Gardner, MA. Wednesday September 30th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Mount Wachusett Community College, Fitness Center, 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
Western Suffolk County Counselors Association College Fair – Hauppauge, NY (Long Island). Thursday October 1st 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788. More information: https://www.westernsuffolkcounselors.org/spring-college—career-fair
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Bucks County – Newtown, PA. Thursday October 1st 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Bucks County Community College Newtown PA Campus, Gymnasium, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. More information: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=557&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=10&day=01&title=bucks-county-college-fair&uid=194e1a51e74bc3d757eab159042cdedc Register on StriveScan: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Worcester, MA. Sunday October 4th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Worcester State University, Wellness Center Competition Gymnasium, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Hempstead, NY (Long Island). Sunday October 4th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: Hofstra University, 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26longisland
Manhattan School of Music College Fair with Music Programs – New York City, NY. Sunday October 4th 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (in-person). Admissions panel discussion is from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Advance registration is required to attend this event. Please choose one arrival time for this event. Location: Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027. Register here: https://apply.msmnyc.edu/register/nycmusicfair26
**Upstate Music College Fair – Rochester, NY. Monday October 5th 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. More information and a schedule will be available soon. Location: Eastman School of Music at University of Rochester, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604. More information: https://apply.esm.rochester.edu/register/?id=9cc96090-fbce-4642-a3e0-0924ae98a10a
New York Public Library College Fair – New York City, NY. Wednesday October 7, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Due to limited space, you must choose one entry time / time block: Group 1 entry at 10:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) or Group 2 entry at 11:30 a.m. (11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: New York Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-york-public-librarys-annual-college-fair-tickets-1996007524236?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Biddeford, ME. Wednesday October 7, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: University of New England, Harold Alfond Forum, 630 Pool Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair West Pittsburgh Regional – Moon Township, PA. Wednesday October 7, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Robert Morris University, UPMC Events Center, 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108. More information: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=558&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=10&day=07&title=west-pittsburgh-regional-college-fair&uid=0f72056951af70b255b942a9d6e87744 Register on StriveScan: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Manchester, NH. Thursday October 8th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Southern New Hampshire University, 2500 N. River Road, Manchester, NH 03106. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
**National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Philadelphia, PA. Saturday October 10th 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration is coming soon. Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. More information: https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/#
**Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair York County Regional – York, PA. Monday October 12th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Registration is coming soon. Location: York College of Pennsylvania, Grumbacher Sports and Fitness Center, 441 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403. More information: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=559&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=10&day=12&title=york-county-regional-college-fair&uid=fdafe07f193bcd6c53d8c71f51bede46
**Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Berks County and Reading PA Regional Area – Wyomissing, PA. Tuesday October 13th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Registration is coming soon. Location: Penn State Berks, Beaver Athletic and Wellness Center, 1450 Harper Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610. More information: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=555&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=10&day=13&title=berks-county-college-fair&uid=25daeaf885df69620eca1194232b11e7
Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Montgomery County – Lansdale, PA. Tuesday October 13th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Registration is coming soon. Location: North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Register here and on StriveScan: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.phpoption=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=560&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=10&day=13&title=montgomery-county-college-fair&uid=9637a45c61aaacb3b6d31c6fd81c1b8b
Westchester County Diverse Abilities Job and Resource Fair for People with Disabilities – White Plains, NY. Wednesday October 14th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. More information: https://westchestercatalyst.com/events/eventdetail/739/-/diverse-abilities-job-and-resource-fair/ Register here: https://luma.com/fjsk9ing
Westchester County NY Transition Linkages Fair – White Plains, NY. Wednesday October 14th 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607. More information: https://www.transitionlinkagesfair.com
All Cape College Fair (Cape Cod MA Area) – Hyannis, MA. Wednesday October 14th 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is recommended for this event. Location: Barnstable High School, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. More information: https://thecisca.org/all-cape-college-day-information-for-students-and-families/ Register on StriveScan: https://www.strivefair.com/
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Colchester, VT (near Burlington VT). Wednesday October 14th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Thursday October 15th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Saint Michael’s College, Tarrant Recreation Center, 132 Campus Road, Colchester, VT 05439. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
**Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling PACAC College Fair Northeast Regional – Wilkes-Barre, PA. Thursday October 15th 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in-person). Location: Wilkes University, McHale Athletic Center. 169 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Please note that the parking lot is located at the Henry Student Center. Register here and on StriveScan: https://pacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=561&Itemid=180&year=2026&month=10&day=15&title=northeast-regional-college-fair-wilkes&uid=f2e1afe80eb5109f4fcf0064def6e70d
**National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair STEM Focus – Union, NJ. Saturday October 17th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Registration is coming soon. Location: Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 https://www.nacacnet.org/wp-content/uploads/NCF-Fall-2026-ScheduleFinal-2.pdf
**National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair Visual and Performing Arts Focus – New York City, NY. Sunday October 18th 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (in-person). Registration is coming soon. Location: New York University NYU, The Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012. https://www.nacacnet.org/wp-content/uploads/NCF-Fall-2026-ScheduleFinal-2.pdf
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair in Connecticut – West Haven, CT. Tuesday October 20th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: University of New Haven, Hazell Gymnasium (formerly Charger Gymnasium; North Campus), 20 Chauncey Street, West Haven, CT 06516. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
Southern Westchester College Fair – White Plains, NY. Tuesday October 20th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. . More information: https://www.westchestercollegefair.com/
Northern Westchester College Fair – Yorktown Heights, NY. Wednesday October 21st 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Boulevard, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. More information: https://www.westchestercollegefair.com/
**National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Baltimore, MD. Wednesday October 21st 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. More information: https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/#
**Rockland County NY College Night – Suffern, NY. Thursday October 22nd Time TBA. Location: Rockland County Community College, Field House, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901. More information: https://www.westchestercollegefair.com/
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling NEACAC College Fair – Pittsfield, MA. Friday October 23rd 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (in-person). Location: Berkshire Community College, Paterson Field House, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. More information: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2026
Center for Architecture NYC Design and Architecture College Fair – New York City, NY. Saturday October 24th 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Registration will be available soon. Location: AIA New York Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012. Register here: https://calendar.aiany.org/2026/10/24/architecture-and-design-college-fair-2026/ More information: https://www.centerforarchitecture.org/learning/teen-programs/architecture-college-fair/
JCC Mid-Westchester and Smart Kids with LD Neurodiversity Resource Fair – Scarsdale, NY. Sunday October 25th 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Postsecondary resources will be at the fair. Location: JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Register here: https://operations.daxko.com/online/4072/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=80cea73b-812d-11f1-99e9-00505692171b&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctct More information: https://jccmw.org/ https://www.smartkidswithld.org/
**National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair STEM Focus – Boston, MA. Sunday October 25th 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (in-person). Registration is coming soon. Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. https://www.nacacnet.org/wp-content/uploads/NCF-Fall-2026-ScheduleFinal-2.pdf
**National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair STEM Focus – Boston, MA. Wednesday October 28th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Registration is coming soon. Location: Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. https://www.nacacnet.org/wp-content/uploads/NCF-Fall-2026-ScheduleFinal-2.pdf
**JCC Manhattan Special Education School Fair – New York City, NY. Wednesday November 18th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event (note: registration link will be available soon). Schools with postsecondary transition programs will be exhibiting at the fair. Location: The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023. More information: https://www.mmjccm.org/for-all-adults/special-needs/special-education-school-fair
Midwest:
OPTIONS College Fair for Students with Disabilities – Addison, IL. Wednesday September 30th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Wednesday September 30th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (in-person). Panel discussions are at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Location: Addison Trail High School, 213 N Lombard Road, Addison, IL 60101. More information: https://optionsfair.org/options-fair-2026/
CHOICES College Fair for Students with Learning Differences – Glenview, IL. Tuesday October 6th Time TBA. Location: Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W. Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 More info: https://postsecondarychoices.org/choices-fair-2026
West and Southwest:
South County SELPA Special Education Resource Fair – National City, CA (San Diego Area). Thursday August 6th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: South County Regional Education Center, 800 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950. More information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZV1lFwD6Cu/
Western Association for College Admissions Counseling WACAC College Fair (Los Angeles County) – Norwalk, CA. Saturday September 12th 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. More information will be announced soon. Location: Cerritos College, 11110 Alondra Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650. https://www.wacac.org/events/los-angeles-county-college-fair-2/
My College Fair – Rancho Mirage, CA. Thursday September 17th 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. . Location: Agua Caliente Resort, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Register here: https://ntbweek.com/registration#content
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling RMACAC College Fair – Albuquerque, NM. Sunday September 20th 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. More information: https://www.rmacac.org/fall-college-fairs
Alternative to College Fair West Coast – Lafayette, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). Thursday September 24th 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration for this event is recommended. Gap year, transition programs, mental health programs, and vocational programs will be in attendance at the fair. Location: Lafayette Public Library, Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549. Register here: https://www.preparetobloom.com/fall2026/p/alt-fair-attendee More information: https://www.preparetobloom.com/alt-fair-1 Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling RMACAC College Fair – Salt Lake City, UT. Saturday September 26th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Westminster University, 1840. S. 1330 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105. https://www.rmacac.org/fall-college-fairs
National Association for College Admissions Counseling NACAC College Fair – Phoenix, AZ. Sunday September 27th 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Register here: https://www.nacacattend.org/26GreaterPhoenix
My College Fair Transfer Student Fair – Palm Desert, CA (Coachella Valley / Palm Springs Area). Monday September 28th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Location: College of the Desert, Cravens Student Services Building, 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Register here: https://ntbweek.com/registration#content
Out of State College and Career Discovery Fair – Tustin, CA (Orange County CA). Tuesday October 13th 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Use StriveScan to register. Location: Columbus Tustin Recreation Center, 17522 Beneta Way, Tustin, CA 92780. Register here on StriveScan (click on “State”, then California, and then 10/13 Tustin Recreation Center): https://app.strivescan.com/registration
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling PNACAC College Fair – Lacey, WA (Thurston County). Wednesday October 14th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Location: Saint Martin’s University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA 98503. More information: https://www.pnacac.org/college-fairs_1/fall-college-fairs
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling PNACAC College Fair – Roseburg, OR (Douglas County). Thursday October 22nd 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person). Location: Roseburg High School, 400 W. Harvard Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470. More information: https://www.pnacac.org/college-fairs_1/fall-college-fairs
Frostig School Transition Resource Fair – Pasadena, CA. Friday October 16th 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Location: Frostig School Pasadena Campus, 971 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107. https://frostigschool.org/pasadena-campus-calendar/ More information: https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Frostig-School-Transition-Fair-flyer.jpg
Syracuse University Taishoff Center State of the Art College Fair for Students with Intellectual Disabilities – Davis, CA (Greater Sacramento Area). Tuesday October 27th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (in-person). Advance registration is required to attend this event. Attendees may attend for free separate from the conference. Location: University of California Davis (UC Davis), Location TBA 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. More information: https://taishoffcenter.syr.edu/sota/college-fair/
**Cal State Northridge CSUN All Abilities Resource Fair – Northridge, CA. Saturday November 7th Time TBA. Registration is coming soon. Location: California State University Cal State Northridge, Location TBA, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330. More information: https://www.csun.edu/family-focus-resource-center/ffrc-resource-fairs/save-date-all-abilities-resource-fair-2026