August 26, 2026
College Fairs are a great introduction to many colleges for our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Here are some of the college fair events in our area in Autumn, 2026.
September 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Day Air Ballpark
Pre-register for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship!
https://www.milb.com/dayton/events/collegeprep
September 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Troy Christian High School
https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/college-fairs
September 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Miami University-Hamilton, Harry T. Wilks Conference Center, 1601 University Blvd, Hamilton
https://miamioh.edu/regionals/admission/college-fair/
October 10 from 3 to 5 p.m.
8130 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
https://cheohome.org/christian-college-fair-registration/
October 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Otterbein University, 180 Center St, Westerville, OH 43081
StriveFair.com
October 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cincinnati Christian Schools, 7474 Morris Road, Fairfield, Ohio, 45011
https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/college-fairs
Tuesday, October 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Lebanon High School: 1916 Drake Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036
StriveFair.com
October 18, 2026
Fifth Third Center in Cincinnati
https://www.collegefairguide.com/cincinnati-college-fair
Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Wright State University Nutter Center: 5736 Raider Road, Fairborn, OH 45324
StriveFair.com
**Class 101-Dayton will be on site for these college fairs with a booth, information, and giveaways!
College Fairs are an excellent introduction to start building the college list and talking about college as a family. In a low pressure environment, students are invited to pick up brochures and swag, to ask questions about majors or student life, and to sign up to receive additional information from colleges. We work with our Class 101 students who decide to attend a college fair to help them plan how to get the most out of the experience.
11th grade: Plan to spend time at the tables of five to ten schools on your list. It’s not necessary, but try to have one or two questions ready to ask. Everyone has different preferences for “college fit.” What are yours?
10th grade: Look at the College Fair list of schools and map out the schools that you know you want to see. Try to visit with at least one or two small schools, one or two medium schools, and one or two large and extra large schools. Notice the differences between them. And try to give yourself time to browse and discover new schools as well. Sign up to receive additional information from colleges.
9th grade: First College Fair?! Have fun! Grab a bag to collect college swag and stop at any college that looks interesting to you. Sign up to receive additional information from colleges. Don’t rush, and don’t feel self-conscious as a younger student. Remember, early engagement is a game changer, and colleges want to meet you!
July 21, 2026
There is more to do before jumping into opening The Common App. Summer is a great time for rising seniors to visit colleges, research majors, draft essays, and polish the resume. These important tasks create the best foundation for a successful application when you open your Common App after August 1. Good Luck!
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June 29, 2026
Class 101-Dayton Senior Profile Congratulations to our Class 101-Dayton Class of 2026! One hundred and twenty-five seniors from 21 different high schools worked through our Class 101-Dayton timeline for college research, applications and essays, test prep, and scholarships. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s senior class. They submitted applications to more than 170 […]
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June 28, 2026
Class 101-Dayton recognized six outstanding seniors in the Class of 2026 with scholarships this year. The Jamison Scholarship and the 101 Scholar programs recognize the need to encourage students who excel outside of traditional academics or athletics.
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