Fall Event Calendar

October 2026 College Fair Options

Registration is Now Open!
Out-of-state and international institutions may register for any combination of events from October 8 -16. Use the buttons below to register for events via your free StriveScan account.
Please see the calendar below.

Please Note: California-based institutions may register for the Thursday, October 8th, SoCal College Fair.

1. October 12-16 Week Out West: Spend a full week with COSI College Fairs. We will host five days of fairs, a total of seven events, (two fairs on Monday and Thursday) focusing on out-of-state and international colleges and universities. Save $200 by choosing the bundled price for the week. Choose the button below:

2. Create Your Own Schedule: Choose individual COSI College Fairs (Oct. 9, 10, 12-16) to design your own schedule. This option also provides the option to add the Friday, October 9th COSI Fair at a special price. Choose the button below:

3. So Cal College Fair on Thursday, October 8th.  We are excited to be able to partner with the Inglewood School District to host this special event at the Jordan Brand House, a location in the heart of the community that basketball great, Michael Jordan, supports. In addition to out-of-state and international institutions, we will include in-state colleges and career programs. All institutions and programs are welcome. Choose the button below:

The new SoCal College Fair (October 8) and the COSI College Fair (October 9) lead in to COSI Week and are a great way to highlight your specific programs or institution at a special rate of $130 per event, with StriveScan scanning technology included. 

Scanners: Your StriveScan App is included in your registration fee to make collection of student interest data simpler than ever. StriveScan provides scanning capabilities for many of the regional NACAC affiliates and organizers of college and university events across the United States and in over 30 countries globally. For detailed information regarding the StriveScan app, lead collection, and instant export, please click HERE.

Click HERE for our Event and Hotel Map 
*Please contact Becky directly at outofstatecollegefairs@gmail.com for specific questions.
If COSI College Fairs must cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, your registration fees will be refunded.
So Cal College Fairs are now presented by COSI College Fairs and welcome participation from both in-state and out-of-state colleges, as well as international institutions and programs. 
COSI College Fairs is not affiliated with NACAC or WACAC, whose events may be listed for planning purposes only. 

Cancellation Policy:
-100% refund (minus 5% + $1 processing by StriveScan) until 45 days out. Your refund request is received on or before Monday, August 31st.
-50% refund (minus 5% + $1 processing by StriveScan) at less than 45 days out. Your refund request is received Tuesday, September 1st through Sunday, September 27th.
-Within 14 days or less, no refund is possible, but we will offer a free front-page ad on our website for requests received beginning Monday, September 28th.