College Decision Day

College Decision Day

Traditionally celebrated around May 1, College Decision Day marks the deadline students must commit to their chosen college or university. This day is not just about making a decision; it's a celebration of the next step in their educational journey, offering a moment for students, families, and educators to come together and commemorate the choices made after months, or even years, of hard work and research.

  • Recognize seniors for their hard work and success.
  • Support seniors as they start their new college journeys.
  • Inspire younger students – especially those at risk– to believe college is an attainable goal.
  • Support a college-going culture within your school.

Ways to Promote College Decision Day

  • Encourage your students to celebrate with announcements, photos, videos, etc., on social media channels.
  • Create a College Decision Wall for students to highlight their future colleges.

  • Conduct a College T-Shirt Day for students, teachers, and staff to wear their college shirts.
  • Decorate halls and classrooms with college signs, posters, and banners.
  • Showcase college trivia that highlights the advantages of college.

  • Include all grades in attendance to build excitement about going to college.
  • Invite all faculty, staff, and district office personnel to attend.
  • Share data on the senior class – number of college applications, acceptances, and dollar amounts of scholarship money earned.
  • Encourage your seniors to wear college gear from their future schools.
  • Announce students and their college choices in some way:
    • Present certificates or slideshow.
  • Invite a guest speaker to share a college success story.
    • School alum, Community leader, Local dignitary.

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