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Planning for College? Join us at the Illinois Regional College Fair - Macomb Area!

Featuring more than 40 colleges and universities, the fair offers opportunities for students to explore their interests and learn more about each campus. All local high school students as well as potential transfer students are encouraged to attend.

Where: Western Illinois University
The event is held at the Donald J. Spencer Student Recreation Center, on the north edge of the Western Illinois University campus. Parking is available in the adjacent Q-Lot with the GPS address being Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center, 1001 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455.

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Save the Date!
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Macomb Area Regional College Fair is a great place to start planning your future. Come meet representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. Also, representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be in attendance to answer questions about the college search process, financial aid, and scholarships. Students and families are encouraged to attend!

Pre-Registration

Save time and register now! Go to Strive Fair and register for a unique barcode. College reps will scan your code and will be able to send you information, rather than you having to fill out their info cards. It's free and saves time!

Colleges and Universities registered for the 2026 College Fair:

  • Augustana College
  • Beloit College 
  • Blackburn College
  • Bradley University
  • Carl Sandburg College
  • Coe College
  • Culver- Stockton College
  • Eastern Illnois University
  • Hannibal LaGrange University
  • Illnois College
  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission 
  • Illnois Wesleyan University
  • Iowa State University
  • Kirkwood Commuinity College
  • Knox College 
  • Loras College
  • Mary Immaculate College
  • Maryville University 
  • McKendree University
  • Methodist College of Unity Point Health
  • Millikin University 
  • Monmouth College 
  • Morrison Tech 
  • Parkland College 
  • Quincy University
  • Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
  • Southern Illnois University Carbondale 
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 
  • St. Ambrose University 
  • Truman State University
  • U.S. Naval Academy
  • University of Illinois Chicago
  • University of Illinois Springfield
  • University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Maine
  • University of Northern Iowa 
  • Upper Iowa University
  • Western Ilinois University

This list will be updated as additional registrations are received.