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Western Texas College to Host 2026 College Fair September 24 - KCBD
Western Texas College will hold its 2026 College Fair on Thursday, September 24, from 9 to 11 a.m.
The event pulls together representatives from colleges, universities, technical schools, specialized programs and military branches under one roof. Last year's fair drew Isrell Lawson, WTC's Welcome Center and Enrollment Outreach Director, who spent the morning talking through options with prospective students. Face time like that matters for people trying to figure out what comes after high school, especially when the choices range from a four-year degree to a trade certificate to enlistment.
For families across the region, the fair cuts down on the guesswork. Instead of driving from campus to campus or scrolling through a dozen websites, students can walk a gym floor and ask direct questions to admissions staff, recruiters and program coordinators in a single two-hour window.
It costs nothing to attend and takes no appointment, just two hours on a Thursday morning that could shape where someone spends the next four years, or the next four weeks of basic training.
Common questions
When is the Western Texas College 2026 College Fair?
- It's Thursday, September 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Westerner Gym, Building 7, on the Western Texas College campus. The event brings together representatives from colleges, universities, technical schools and military branches for students and families across the region to explore options.
Who can attend the college fair?
- The fair is open to area high school students, their families, adult learners and current WTC students who are thinking about transferring. It's designed for anyone trying to figure out next steps after high school, whether that's a four-year degree, a trade certificate or military enlistment.
What kind of options will be represented at the fair?
- Reps from colleges, universities, technical schools, specialized programs and military branches will all be under one roof. Last year's fair included WTC's Welcome Center and Enrollment Outreach Director spending the morning talking one-on-one with prospective students about their choices.
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