Students
Black Student Engagement
Black College Expo Field Trips
An action-packed day designed to kick-start your college journey!
As part of our Black Student Engagement programming, we empower students by connecting them directly to higher education through supported access to Black College Expo field trips. These high-impact, cross-collaborative events deliver an immersive, full-day experience packed with focused college readiness support, hands-on engagement, and direct access to university admissions.
Upcoming Expo Field Trips
Black College Expo Field Trip to Sacramento State University
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sacramento State University
Students attending each field trip have the opportunity to explore college options, learn about the college and university admission process, financial aid and & scholarships opportunities, and college affordability.
- FREE event open to all juniors, seniors, and community college students in any of the regions we support
- Meet with over 100 colleges & universities
- Get accepted to colleges on the spot
- Receive outside scholarships on the spot
- Get your application fees waived
- Free lunch provided
- Free transportation by bus is available at the following locations: San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Contra Costa.
Transportation Information
San Francisco
City College of San Francisco
50 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112
7:00 a.m. | Students Arrive
7:15 a.m. | Bus Departs to Marin
9:30 a.m. | Bus Arrives at Expo
5:15 p.m. | Bus Returns
Marin
Corte Madera Library
707 Meadowsweet Dr
Corte Madera, CA 94925
7:30 a.m. | Students Arrive
7:45 a.m. | Bus Departs to Expo
9:30 a.m. | Bus Arrives at Expo
4:45 p.m. | Bus Returns
Sonoma
Rohnert Park – Cotati Library
6250 Lynne Condé Way
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
7:00 a.m. | Students Arrive
7:15 a.m. | Bus Departs to Napa
9:30 a.m. | Bus Arrives at Expo
5:15 p.m. | Bus Returns
Napa
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy
Napa, CA 94558
8:00 a.m. | Students Arrive
8:15 a.m. | Bus Departs to Expo
9:30 a.m. | Bus Arrives at Expo
4:15 p.m. | Bus Returns
Contra Costa
Sylvester Greenwood Academy
831 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
7:30 a.m. | Students Arrive
8:00 a.m. | Bus Departs to Expo
9:30 a.m. | Bus Arrives at Expo
5:00 p.m. | Bus Returns
Highlights From Recent Field Trips
Students attending our Black College Expo field trips have had opportunities to:
- Apply to colleges and receive admittance on the spot to multiple colleges and universities!
- Receive 1:1 and small-group support in starting their 10,000 Degrees scholarship application.
- Engage directly with admissions representatives from many colleges and universities, including a strong presence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Attend free workshops provided by the National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) covering essential topics like scholarships, financial aid, and the college admissions process.
- Attend guided campus tours led by current students, offering an authentic glimpse into college life.
