DC-CAP College Tour Series

When a high school student has the opportunity to visit a college campus their motivation, college selection and enthusiasm for continuing their education can be tremendously influenced. DC-CAP's goal is to provide as many DCPS students as possible the opportunity to experience college first-hand through its College Tour Series.

How to Participate in the College Tour Series
While visiting college campuses, DC-CAP students will have the opportunity to tour student, residential and athletic facilities; meet professors and sit in on their classes; meet admissions and financial aid personnel; learn about pre-college summer programs; and talk to students first-hand about their own college experiences. For each visit, DC-CAP will coordinate and provide transportation, meals, student activities and chaperones.

To participate in the DC-CAP College Tour Series, contact your DC-CAP advisor and watch for your school's weekly flyers and announcements about the College Tour Series. All students must turn in a completed College Tour Authorization Release Form prior to boarding the bus. If you are a parent interested in the Series, please contact the DC-CAP main office.

Schools
The College Tour Series enables DCPS students to visit colleges and universities in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas. The list below identifies institutions that are part of the Series and are popular among DCPS students. Many of institutions featured offer high minority graduation rates, academic strength, strong on-campus support networks and/or generous financial aid packages. These colleges and universities account for more than 85% of all DCPS graduates enrolled in college.

American University - Washington, D.C.
Bowie State University - Bowie, Maryland
Catholic University - Washington, D.C.
Community College of Southern Maryland - LaPlata, Maryland
Coppin State University - Baltimore, Maryland
Delaware State University - Dover, Delaware
George Mason University - Fairfax, Virginia
Georgetown University - Washington, D.C.
Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia
Howard University - Washington, D.C.
Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, Maryland
Marymount University - Arlington, Virginia
Montgomery Community College - Germantown, Maryland
Montgomery Community College - Rockville, Maryland
Montgomery Community College - Takoma Park, Maryland
Morgan State University - Baltimore, Maryland
Norfolk State University - Norfolk, Virginia
North Carolina A&T - Greensboro, North Carolina
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale, Virginia
Penn State University - State College, Pennsylvania
Prince George's Community College - Largo, Maryland
St. Augustine's College - Raleigh, North Carolina
St. Paul's College - Lawrenceville, Virginia
Southeastern University - Washington, D.C.
Trinity College - Washington, D.C.
University of District of Columbia - Washington, D.C.
University of Maryland/College Park - College Park, Maryland
University of Maryland/Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, Maryland
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Pembroke, North Carolina
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, Virginia
Virginia State University - Petersburg, Virginia
Virginia Union University - Richmond, Virginia

Student interest determines the final selection of schools included as part of each DC-CAP College Tour Series. Tour itineraries are based on the proximity of the schools to Washington, D.C., to each other and time allowances. In the future, DC-CAP will consider expanding its Tour Series to include out-of-area institutions such as Brown University, Livingstone College, Columbia University, Clark Atlanta University and others.