90+ Universities Joined the DAIS College Fair 2026

On September 21, Dalian American International School (DAIS) welcomed more than 90 universities and educational organizations from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia for the 2026 College Fair.

Organized by the DAIS Counseling Team, the fair brought students and families face-to-face with university admissions representatives. They could ask questions directly, learn more about different universities and programs, and hear firsthand from the institutions themselves.

The day also included three information sessions. Students and families could attend an F-1 Visa Briefing, learn How to Make Your University Application Stand Out, and explore Enhancing Your Application: Student Research and Internship.

With institutions representing a wide range of destinations and study options, the fair gave students at different stages of their university journey a chance to explore what could come next.

Universities and Colleges at the 2026 College Fair

From large research universities to specialized colleges, the fair brought a wide range of institutions and study options directly to the DAIS campus.

United States

• Arizona State University
• Bard College
• California Baptist University
• Central Michigan University
• College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
• College of the Canyons
• East Los Angeles College
• Edmonds College
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Foothill and De Anza Colleges
• Full Sail University
• Gannon University
• George Washington University
• Green River College
• Highline College
• Illinois Institute of Technology
• Iowa State University
• Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
• Kent State University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• Millikin University
• Moraine Valley Community College
• New York Film Academy
• New York University Tandon School of Engineering

• Northeastern University
• Northern Arizona University
• NYU Shanghai MS Programs
• The Ohio State University
• Regis College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Saint Louis University
• San Diego State University
• San Jose State University
• San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
• Santiago Canyon College
• School of Visual Arts, New York City
• Shoreline College
• St. John's University
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• SUNY at Albany
• Stony Brook University, The State University of New York
• Syracuse University
• Tetr College of Business
• University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
• University of California, Riverside
• University of Colorado Denver
• University of Connecticut
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• University of North Carolina at Pembroke
• University of Rochester
• University of San Francisco
• University of Southern California
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

United Kingdom

• City St George's, University of London
• King's College London
• Newcastle University
• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Birmingham
• University of Glasgow
• University of Law
• University of Nottingham
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Warwick
• University of York

Canada

• Brock University
• Carleton University
• Dalhousie University
• Huron University College at Western University
• Lakehead University
• McMaster University
• Queen's University
• University of Alberta
• University of Ottawa
• University of Windsor
• Western University
• Wilfrid Laurier University
• York University

Australia

• Australian National University
• Monash University

New Zealand

• University of Otago

Switzerland

• EHL Hospitality Business School
• Swiss Hotel Management University

Germany

• UE University of Applied Sciences in Europe

Japan

• Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Hong Kong (China)

• PolyU SPEED, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Educational and Testing Organizations

The College Fair also included organizations supporting university admissions and testing:

• ACT China
• Duolingo English Test
• ETS TOEFL and GRE
• Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Bringing Universities Directly to DAIS Students

The 2026 College Fair was part of the DAIS Counseling Team's work to connect students with universities and help families navigate the university application process with information directly from institutions.

By bringing admissions representatives to campus, students could move beyond university websites and brochures. They could ask their own questions, compare different options, and start conversations directly with people working in university admissions.

For younger High School students, the fair was a chance to start exploring universities and possible pathways. For students closer to graduation, the conversations became more specific as they considered their next steps.

At DAIS, university planning is not just about where students apply. It is about helping each student understand their options and make informed choices about what comes next.