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2023 HBCU Tour
February 18 - 25, 2023
2023 HBCU Tour
February 18 - 25, 2023
HCBU Tour FAQs
HCBU Tour FAQs
How do I join the HCBU Tour?
How do I join the HCBU Tour?
You should register here if you are interested in joining the HBCU tour.
You must complete a Junior Frontiers Application. This application includes your medical and insurance information and photo release form.
You must complete the parent permission form.
You must be completely vaccinated for the Covid-19 virus and provide proof.
You must put down a $50 deposit for the trip to save your seat on the bus.
What to expect on the Tour?
What to expect on the Tour?
This is a working trip. You will keep a journal while on the trip. There will be time for homework every night. However, you will have fun too.
On the trip
Student mixers
Talent Show
Local cultural attractions
Local historical sites
At the HBCU
Learn about the school, including admissions, financial aid and campus life.
Student led walking tours
Meet with admission counselors
Onsite acceptance
Which HBCUs will we visit
Which HBCUs will we visit
We will visit the following colleges and universities (subject to change):
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
Students cost is 500.00 per student
Adult Chaperones are 350.00 per Chaperone
Cost includes:
Bus transportation, hotel accommodation
All meals ( except travel on first day, and travel back on last day).
Cultural activities
College applications fees for colleges visited ( if necessary).
The HBCUs
The HBCUs
For more than a century, HBCUs were the only schools that were open to people of color. Today, they give thousands of students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D., in an environment that fosters, encourages and expects black excellence.
For more than a century, HBCUs were the only schools that were open to people of color. Today, they give thousands of students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D., in an environment that fosters, encourages and expects black excellence.
HBCU college tours provide African-American and minority students and parents with the unique opportunity to visit multiple college campuses in a single trip. With more than 100 historically black colleges and universities in the United States, these multi-campus college tours give students a solid understanding the history, culture, and traditions that have shaped each schools’ collective legacy, and a framework for comparison that will help them choose the right HBCU.
HBCU college tours provide African-American and minority students and parents with the unique opportunity to visit multiple college campuses in a single trip. With more than 100 historically black colleges and universities in the United States, these multi-campus college tours give students a solid understanding the history, culture, and traditions that have shaped each schools’ collective legacy, and a framework for comparison that will help them choose the right HBCU.
Reasons to Choose an HBCU
Reasons to Choose an HBCU
A Top-Notch Education. In 2013, HBCUs generated 25 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields earned by African Americans and awarded 14 percent of all African American engineering degrees.
A Top-Notch Education. In 2013, HBCUs generated 25 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields earned by African Americans and awarded 14 percent of all African American engineering degrees.
A Supportive Atmosphere and Community. With HBCUs’ special focus, your college experience will be one surrounded by many people with similar backgrounds and cultural experiences. You’ll experience a unique community of support and understanding among faculty and your fellow students.
A Supportive Atmosphere and Community. With HBCUs’ special focus, your college experience will be one surrounded by many people with similar backgrounds and cultural experiences. You’ll experience a unique community of support and understanding among faculty and your fellow students.
Diversity. A focus on African American students doesn’t mean a restricted cultural experience. HBCUs and HSIs (Hispanic-serving institutions) educate students of all races, ethnicities and cultures from around the world.
Diversity. A focus on African American students doesn’t mean a restricted cultural experience. HBCUs and HSIs (Hispanic-serving institutions) educate students of all races, ethnicities and cultures from around the world.
Affordability. In 2013-2014, the average total cost of attendance at all HBCUs was 26 percent lower than the average total cost at all four-year non-profit colleges.
Affordability. In 2013-2014, the average total cost of attendance at all HBCUs was 26 percent lower than the average total cost at all four-year non-profit colleges.
Alumni Support and Networking. Most HBCUs and HSIs have strong and active alumni associations that provide you ongoing support and valuable networking opportunities to help you develop your future career.
Alumni Support and Networking. Most HBCUs and HSIs have strong and active alumni associations that provide you ongoing support and valuable networking opportunities to help you develop your future career.
Scholarships. Every year, UNCF provides scholarships to 60,000 students so they can attend HBCUs and other colleges and universities.
Scholarships. Every year, UNCF provides scholarships to 60,000 students so they can attend HBCUs and other colleges and universities.
Location, Location, Location. You’ve got a wide range of locations from which to choose when attending an HBCU so you can stay close to home—or move across the country.
Location, Location, Location. You’ve got a wide range of locations from which to choose when attending an HBCU so you can stay close to home—or move across the country.
Pride. With a long history of educating African American and Hispanic students (some schools were founded just after the American Civil War), HBCUs offer a unique opportunity for you to be part of our nation’s rich cultural history.
Pride. With a long history of educating African American and Hispanic students (some schools were founded just after the American Civil War), HBCUs offer a unique opportunity for you to be part of our nation’s rich cultural history.
Supportive faculty. Faculty members at HBCUs are more likely to use active classroom practices and place a greater importance on personal and social responsibility.
Supportive faculty. Faculty members at HBCUs are more likely to use active classroom practices and place a greater importance on personal and social responsibility.
Source: Why Choose an HBCU - UNCF
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