Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair

We are so happy to welcome you to John Carroll University as a participant in this year’s Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair. Please read below for important information.

Directions to John Carroll

John Carroll University is located at 1 John Carroll Blvd., University Heights, Ohio 44118. University Heights is an eastern suburb of Cleveland and is easily accessible from downtown, I-271, and I-480. 

Arrival and Parking

We encourage all college representatives to use the entrance on John Carroll Blvd. (across from a small shopping plaza off of Fairmount Circle). You should turn right once entering campus and follow the signs for college representative drop-off and parking.

We will have a drop-off area for materials on the northeast side of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology. This is an area between the Dolan East parking lot and the Carroll Expansion parking lot. Student volunteers from nearby high schools will be ready to help unload your vehicle and take your materials inside.

Hospitality

When making travel arrangements, please know that a deluxe soup and salad buffet dinner is served for all college representatives and is included in your registration fee. The buffet opens at 5 p.m. and is located in the same building as the college fair. Enjoy a light and delicious meal while engaging in conversation with some of your colleagues from other institutions!

Fair Guidelines

The Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair is approved by the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) and is listed on the OACAC’s official college fair calendar. 

The college fair flyer is available here.

You’re Invited to attend the Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair!

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

You will have the opportunity to speak with admission or alumni representatives from over 100 colleges and universities. There is no charge, nor is there any prior registration necessary for students, families, and school counselors to attend this fair.

Click here for driving directions to John Carroll University.

Once you arrive on campus using the entrance on John Carroll Boulevard, the college fair is held in the large building directly in front of you (Dolan Center for Science and Technology). Parking is available on either side of the building. You will then proceed to the center of the building following the posted signs.

Alfred University
Allegheny College
Ashland University
Baldwin Wallace University
Binghamton University
Bowling Green State University
Bryant University
Butler University
Canisius University
Capital University
Carlow University
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland State University
Columbus College of Art and Design
Daemen University
Defiance College
Duquesne University
D'Youville University
Earlham College
Eastern Michigan University
Eckerd College
Fairfield University
Gannon University
Heidelberg University
Holy Cross College
Hope College
Indiana University
Ithaca College
Juniata College
Kent State University 
Kenyon College
La Roche University
Lake Erie College
Lakeland Community College
Le Moyne College
Liberty University
Lourdes University
Loyola University Chicago
Malone University 
Marietta College
Marquette University
Mercyhurst University
Miami University
Michigan State University 
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 
Muskingum University
Niagara University
Northern Michigan University
Northwood University
Oberlin College
Ohio Dominican University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Otterbein University
Penn State University
Point Park University
Purdue University
Queens University of Charlotte
Robert Morris University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Saint Francis University
Saint Louis University
Saint Mary's College
Seton Hill University
Shawnee State University
Skidmore College
Slippery Rock University
St. Bonaventure University
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
The Catholic University of America
The Cleveland Institute of Art
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University (Mansfield Campus)
The University of Akron
The University of Alabama
The University of Toledo
Thiel College
Tiffin University
Trine University
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Mount Union
University of Notre Dame
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rochester
University of Scranton
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ursuline College
Villanova University 
Walsh University
West Virginia University
Westminster College
Wheeling University
Wilmington College
Wittenberg University
Wright State University
Xavier University
Youngstown State University

As you start or continue your college search, we’d like to offer some advice. Here are the top 10 things to consider in your college search process:

1. ACADEMICS Does the institution have a quality program in your area of interest? How does the program prepare you for the future? What are some “success stories” of recent graduates from that particular program?
2. AFFORDABILITY Does the school offer scholarships and financial aid to make it affordable for your family? What is the average out-of-pocket cost for students?
3. ALUMNI Do graduates give back? Do they stay engaged with the school? Do they mentor current students?
4. DIVERSITY Are there students from different ethnic, racial, geographic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds? Are all students encouraged to share their perspectives in classroom and co-curricular activities and discussions, regardless of their background?
5. FACULTY Will you be taught by credentialed faculty members with terminal degrees, or graduate students?
6. HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE Is the campus primarily residential or are there a lot of commuters? What do students do on the weekends? How can you get involved on campus?
7. LOCATION Do you prefer an urban, suburban, or rural setting? Are there sufficient opportunities for internships and professional experiences as well as outlets for social, cultural, and recreational activities?
8. RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATES Are students happy and returning for their sophomore year? Are they performing well and graduating on time?
9. SIZE Do you want to be known by your professors in smaller classes, or more “anonymous” in larger ones? Do you want a campus that is walkable, or a campus that requires transportation from one end to the other?
10. VALUES Does the institution’s mission speak to you and align with your personal values?

As you continue your search and conduct your research, consider visiting College Navigator. This website, operated by the U.S. Department of Education, allows you to access and compare data from multiple institutions in order to make informed decisions.

nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator