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UNOFFICIAL VISITS

MISSION

Our mission is to break barriers and open doors for students in grades 5-8 by providing exposure to college life, healthy choices, and future careers, supported by strong mentorship.

VISION

Our vision is to create a future where every young person, regardless of background, is empowered with the confidence, knowledge, and mentorship to explore their potential and pursue their dreams.

Be a part of the change. Learn how you can support Unofficial Visits or bring the program to your community.

LOOKING AHEAD..

Coming to a school near you!

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GAMEDAY

PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTEND 2 OF 3 WORKSHOPS WILL RECEIVE TICKETS TO THE RESPECTIVE UNIVERSITY'S UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENT!

CHECKING THE STATS..

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    Students who visit a college campus are 40% more likely to enroll than those who don’t.
     

    +40%

    Source: College Board. (Campus Visit Fact Sheet).

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    Mentorship programs can increase college attendance rates by 59%, particularly for students from underrepresented groups.

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    THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA'S EAOP SERVES STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, ASSISTING WITH ACADEMIC PREPARATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS. PARTICIPANTS HAVE DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT RATES COMPARED TO NON-PARTICIPANTS.

     
    SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
    "EARLY ACADEMIC OUTREACH PROGRAM" (2024).

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    A REPORT BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK (ACAN) FOUND THAT STUDENTS WHO ARE EXPOSED TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES AS EARLY AS MIDDLE SCHOOL ARE MORE LIKELY TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. SPECIFICALLY, STUDENTS WHO VISIT AT LEAST ONE COLLEGE DURING THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS ARE 24% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.  

     

    SOURCE: AMERICAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK,

    "THE IMPACT OF EARLY COLLEGE VISITS ON COLLEGE ENROLLMENT" (2017).

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