Architecture + Design Career Days / College Fairs – Fall 2025
Amazingly, summer is almost over, and fall begins very soon. With the coming of fall comes the many Architecture + Design College Day / College Fairs (select link below).
https://www.archcareersguide.com/select-career-days-college-fairs/
Below are the cities of the events along with their dates and times; for those listed, their platform.
- Chicago: September 27, 2005 – 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Dallas: October 11 – 10:00am – 2:00pm
- New York: October 18, 2025 – 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Philadelphia: October 19, 2025 – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Attending these events is well worth your time even if it is virtual. And, if you have a commitment for one of the event dates, simply register for another. And attend regardless of your educational status. I actually remember meeting an enthusiastic 7th grader one year. Attend if you are a high school student, a transfer student or even a college student.
Held in the fall, these architecture Career Days/College Fairs are a great opportunity for you to learn more about pursuing an architecture degree. You can interact with a number of representatives from different programs and ask specific questions (see examples below); you will connect with faculty, program administrators, and possibly students and alumni. Having these conversations will help you gain a better insight and help make a decision about which program is right for you.
Attending the college day is a must if you are interested in architecture. I learned a great deal about the colleges with whom I visited and the career paths involved in architecture; as a result, I became excited about my future in architecture. – Alysia Bounds
At these events you will have a chance to meet with many programs, allowing you to maximize your engagement in just a single day. And, some of the events provide workshops on topics such as selecting a school, career options, or financing your education, as well as portfolio reviews and guest speakers. Thus, kick start your research by attending one of the events in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, or New York!
Also, consider bringing a bag to collect all the materials from the programs; it may also be worth bringing return address labels so you do not need to handwrite the inquiry cards. Another idea is to create an email address just for your college search process.
Questions to Ask School Representatives
- What degree(s)/major(s) do you offer?
- What is special or unique about your program?
- What is the admission process? Is a portfolio required?
- What financial aid/scholarships are available?
- How does your school assist students with post-graduation plans?
- Do you have a graduate program?
- Does the program offer hands-on and/or workplace experience as part of the curriculum?
- What kind of professional experience does your faculty have?
- What are the opportunities for study abroad?
- How do I arrange for a campus visit?
Let ARCHCareersGuide know if you plan to attend or have any questions — archcareersguide@gmail.com