Sophomore / Junior Postsecondary Day
Session Schedule
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
offered during Periods 1 through 8.
Why You Should Attend
Visit with Representatives from Universities, Community Colleges, Technical Institutes, and the Military.
Attend Sessions to Help You Learn More About:
- How to Navigate Your College Search
- FAFSA and Related Financial Aid Information
- Critical Dates and Information Highlighting Top Programs at Various Universities
- Apprenticeship Opportunities Combining College and Work
- Opportunities to Play Sports in College
- Military Enlistment and Service
General Admissions Information Provided in All Sessions
Choose One Session Below During Each Timeslot
SESSION 1: 7:40 – 8:30 a.m.
ENGINEERING / ARCHITECTURE
Judson University
Milwaukee School of Engineering
University of Illinois – Chicago
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
BUSINESS / IT
Bradley University
Indiana University
University of Dayton
University of Notre Dame
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
General Information
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
Quick Career Certificates to Start Working Within 12 Months
SESSION 2: 8:35 – 9:25 a.m.
COMPUTER SCIENCE / IT
Indiana University
University of Illinois – Chicago
University of Illinois – Urbana
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Elmhurst University
Judson University
Northern Illinois University
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Precision Manufacturing, Welding, and More!
WORKSHOP
HONEST GAME:
How to Prepare for
Playing Sports in College
SESSION 3: 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.
HEALTHCARE
Aurora University
Grand Valley State University
Loyola University
ENGINEERING / STEM
Iowa State University
Purdue University
University of Illinois – Urbana
University of Iowa
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
DePaul University
University of Dayton
University of Illinois – Chicago
University of Wisconsin – Madison
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Harper College:
General Information
SESSION 4: 10:25 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
HEALTHCARE
Butler University
Loyola University
University of Illinois – Chicago
EDUCATION / HUMAN SERVICES
Social Work & Public Safety
Aurora University
Roosevelt University
Western Illinois University
Xavier University
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Precision Manufacturing, Welding, and More!
WORKSHOP
FAFSA:
How to Apply for Financial Aid and Pay for College
SESSION 5: 11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
ARTS / MEDIA / COMMUNICATIONS
Butler University
DePaul University
Roosevelt University
University of Iowa
EDUCATION / HUMAN SERVICES
Illinois State University
North Central College
Northern Illinois University
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
Top Transfer Programs
WORKSHOP
FAFSA:
How to Apply for Financial Aid
and Pay for College
SESSION 6: 12:15 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.
HEALTHCARE
Northern Illinois University
University of Iowa
Valparaiso University
BUSINESS / IT
DePaul University
Illinois State University
Loyola University
Xavier University
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
Top Transfer Programs
TECHNICAL INSTITUTES
Automotive, HVAC, Electrical, Welding, & More
Lincoln Tech
Universal Technical Institute
SESSION 7: 1:10 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
EDUCATION / HUMAN SERVICES
Aurora University
Judson University
North Central College
Roosevelt University
ENGINEERING / STEM
Bradley University
Marquette University
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Purdue University
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
Healthcare and STEM Offerings
TECHNICAL INSTITUTES
Automotive, HVAC, Electrical, Welding, & More
Lincoln Tech
Universal Technical Institute
SESSION 8: 2:05 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
HEALTHCARE
Aurora University
Marquette University
Valparaiso University
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Dominican University
Elmhurst University
Illinois State University
Southern Illinois University
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College:
General Information
WORKSHOP
MILITARY:
Learn About Military Service Opportunities
Join during your Science class (Sophomores) or History class (Juniors). Request a pass from your counselor to attend during lunch, study hall, or another class.
For questions, contact your high school counselor or email questions directly to postsecondarysuccess@u-46.org.
University, College and Technical Institute Panels
Size Reference Guide:
- Small – Below 5,000 students
- Medium – 5,000+ students
- Large – 20,000+ students
Aurora University
Size: Medium
Aurora, IL
Education, Nursing, Social Work, Business
Bradley University
Size: Medium
Peoria, IL
Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences, Computer Science
Butler University
Size: Medium
Indianapolis, IN
Business, Marketing, Communications, Pharmacy
DePaul University
Size: Large
Chicago, IL
Business, Digital Media, Visual and Performing Arts, Computer Science
Dominican University
Size: Small
River Forest, IL
Education, Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Size: Large
Allendale, MI
Engineering, Business, Education, Health Sciences
Illinois State University
Size: Large
Normal, IL
Business, Education, Health
Indiana University
Size: Large
Bloomington, IN
Business, Biological Sciences
Judson University
Size: Small
Elgin, IL
Architecture, Sports Administration, Business, Education
Lincoln College of Technology
Size: Small
Melrose Park, IL
Automotives, Electrical, HVAC, Medical Assistant, Welding
Loyola University
Size: Medium
Chicago, IL
Nursing, Health Sciences, Business, IT
Marquette University
Size: Medium
Milwaukee, WI
Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Finance, Mechanical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
Size: Medium
DeKalb, IL
Education, Psychology, Health Sciences, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Purdue University
Size: Large
West Lafayette, IN
Engineering, Business
Roosevelt University
Size: Small
Chicago, IL
Psychology, Performing Arts
Southern Illinois University
Size: Medium
Carbondale, IL
Business, Education, Health Sciences
Universal Technical Institute
Size: Small
Lisle, IL
Automotive, Diesel Tech, Industrial Maintenance, Robotics, Welding, Wind Turbine Technician
University of Illinois Chicago
Size: Large
Chicago, IL
Business, Biological Sciences, Nursing, Architecture
University of Illinois Urbana
Size: Large
Champaign, IL
Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Psychology
University of Iowa
Size: Large
Iowa City, Iowa
Business, Communications, Nursing
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Size: Large
Madison, WI
Biology/Biological Studies, Business/Real Estate, Computer & Information Sciences, Economics, Education (#1 nationally), Engineering, Finance, Psychology.
D1 and major R1 research university
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Size: Large
Milwaukee, WI
Health Sciences, Business, STEM
Western Illinois University
Size: Medium
Macomb, IL
Nursing, Business, Law Enforcement
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