Explore Colleges with Purpose.

Our tours are designed to give high school students meaningful exposure to a variety of campuses and communities. Each itinerary is thoughtfully curated around shared student interests — whether it’s exploring historic universities, STEM-focused programs, liberal arts colleges, or top-tier institutions across the country. By blending diverse campus environments with a common theme, Scholar’s Bridge helps students gain clarity, ask questions, and envision where they see themselves thriving in the future.

Each Scholar’s Bridge tour includes round-trip transportation, comfortable lodging, group meals, and guided campus visits arranged in advance. We provide one complimentary chaperone seat for every 12 students, along with a dedicated tour planner who manages the details and ensures everything runs smoothly. Families and schools also receive pre-trip materials, reflection activities for students, and optional presentations to help everyone get the most from the experience.

Ivy League Tour

Sample Itinerary: Ivy Tour (5–7 Days)

Day 1 – Arrival in Philadelphia

  • Morning: Depart home city, arrive in Philadelphia.

  • Afternoon: University of Pennsylvania – admissions presentation & guided campus tour.

  • Evening: Group dinner in Philadelphia; overnight stay.

Day 2 – Princeton University

  • Morning: Travel to Princeton, NJ.

  • Late Morning: Princeton University – information session & walking tour.

  • Afternoon: Student reflection activity + lunch on Nassau Street.

  • Evening: Travel to New York City; group dinner; overnight in NYC.

Day 3 – Columbia University

  • Morning: Columbia University – admissions presentation & campus tour.

  • Afternoon: Time in Harlem/Morningside Heights for cultural context.

  • Evening: Optional group activity in NYC (Broadway show, Times Square, or museum).

Day 4 – Yale University

  • Morning: Travel to New Haven, CT.

  • Late Morning: Yale University – information session, tour, and possible student panel.

  • Afternoon: Lunch on campus + free time in New Haven.

  • Evening: Travel to Providence, RI; overnight stay.

Day 5 – Brown University

  • Morning: Brown University – admissions session & walking tour.

  • Afternoon: Student reflection & discussion activity (journals, small groups).

  • Evening: Travel to Boston, MA; overnight stay.

Day 6 – Harvard University

  • Morning: Harvard University – admissions presentation, campus tour.

  • Afternoon: Explore Harvard Square + lunch.

  • Evening: Group dinner in Cambridge; overnight stay in Boston.

Day 7 – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) & Departure

  • Morning: MIT – admissions session, tour, and student Q&A if available.

  • Afternoon: Closing reflection session (group discussion: “What did we learn about our college preferences?”).

  • Evening: Depart Boston for home.

Tour Highlights

  • Visits to 7 world-renowned campuses across 5 states. Can be condensed to 5 days.

  • Exposure to diverse campus environments: urban, suburban, historic, and research-driven.

  • Time built in for student reflection, group meals, and cultural exploration in major cities.

  • Dedicated planner to handle logistics, lodging, and coordination with admissions offices.

HBCU Tour

Sample Itinerary: HBCU Tour (5 Days)

Day 1 – Washington, DC

  • Morning: Arrival & orientation session.

  • Late Morning: Howard University – admissions presentation & campus tour.

  • Afternoon: Reflection activity & lunch on campus.

  • Evening: Depart for Hampton, VA; group dinner; overnight stay near Hampton.

Day 2 – Hampton University

  • Morning: Hampton University – admissions session & campus tour.

  • Afternoon: Depart for Greensboro, NC.

  • Evening: North Carolina Central University – evening welcome session and walking tour. Overnight stay in Durham.

Day 3 – North Carolina A&T State University

  • Morning: North Carolina A&T State University – campus tour & info session.

  • Afternoon: Depart for Atlanta, GA.

  • Evening: Group dinner & overnight stay in Atlanta.

Day 4 – Atlanta University Center (Clark, Spelman, Morehouse)

  • Morning: Joint orientation to the Atlanta University Center Consortium.

  • Late Morning: Clark Atlanta University – tour & admissions session.

  • Afternoon: Split-group sessions at Spelman College (women) and Morehouse College (men) OR alternate campus tours for all students.

  • Evening: Reflection activity & group dinner in Atlanta; overnight stay.

Day 5 – Florida A&M University (FAMU) & Departure

  • Early Morning: Depart Atlanta for Tallahassee, FL.

  • Late Morning: Florida A&M University (FAMU) – admissions presentation, campus tour, and student Q&A.

  • Afternoon: Closing group reflection: “What did we learn about our preferences for college?”

  • Evening: Depart Tallahassee for return trip home.

Tour Highlights

  • Visits to 8 leading HBCUs across 5 states.

  • Exposure to both large research universities and smaller liberal arts environments.

  • Group reflections built in to help students connect experiences to personal preferences.

  • Cultural immersion in key historic centers of Black excellence: DC, Greensboro, Atlanta, and Tallahassee.

  • All logistics managed by a dedicated Scholar’s Bridge planner, including meals, lodging, and presentations for families/schools..

Sample Itinerary: VA–NC–GA Circuit (4 Days)

Day 1 – Virginia Tech & UVA

  • Morning: Arrival in Virginia.

  • Late Morning: Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) – admissions presentation & campus tour.

  • Afternoon: Travel to Charlottesville.

  • Late Afternoon: University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) – historic Grounds tour & info session.

  • Evening: Group dinner; overnight stay near Charlottesville.

Day 2 – Duke University & UNC Chapel Hill

  • Morning: Travel to Durham, NC.

  • Late Morning: Duke University – admissions presentation & campus tour.

  • Afternoon: UNC Chapel Hill – guided campus tour and student Q&A.

  • Evening: Group dinner; overnight stay in Raleigh.

Day 3 – NC State University & North Carolina A&T

  • Morning: NC State University (Raleigh, NC) – admissions presentation & tour.

  • Afternoon: Travel to Greensboro.

  • Late Afternoon: North Carolina A&T State University – admissions session, campus tour, and reflection activity.

  • Evening: Overnight stay in Greensboro.

Day 4 – Georgia Tech & Closing Reflections

  • Early Morning: Travel from Greensboro to Atlanta, GA.

  • Late Morning: Georgia Institute of Technology – admissions presentation, campus tour, and student Q&A.

  • Afternoon: Closing group reflection: “What did I learn about my college preferences?”

  • Evening: Depart Atlanta for home.

Tour Highlights

  • Visits to 7 top universities across Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.

  • Compact schedule covering 2 campuses most days.

  • Exposure to flagship public institutions, private elite universities, and a leading HBCU.

  • Opportunities for student reflection built into each day.

  • Dedicated Scholar’s Bridge planner handles logistics, family presentations, and on-site coordination.

STEM Tour

Sample Itinerary: New England Liberal Arts Tour (5 Days)

Day 1 – New York City

  • Morning: Arrival in NYC.

  • Late Morning: New York University (NYU) – admissions presentation & campus tour.

  • Afternoon: Group lunch & walking tour of Greenwich Village.

  • Evening: Reflection activity; overnight stay in NYC.

Day 2 – Syracuse University

  • Morning: Travel to Syracuse, NY.

  • Afternoon: Syracuse University – admissions session, tour, and optional student panel.

  • Evening: Dinner downtown; overnight stay in Syracuse.

Day 3 – Wesleyan University

  • Morning: Travel to Middletown, CT.

  • Late Morning: Wesleyan University – campus tour & admissions presentation.

  • Afternoon: Student reflection activity & lunch on campus.

  • Evening: Travel to Providence, RI; overnight stay.

Day 4 – Brown University & Local Liberal Arts Option

  • Morning: Brown University (Providence, RI) – admissions info session & campus tour.

  • Afternoon: Optional nearby liberal arts stop (e.g., Smith College or Amherst College in MA, depending on group interest).

  • Evening: Group dinner; overnight stay in Boston, MA.

Day 5 – Boston Area Colleges

  • Morning: Choice of Tufts University (liberal arts focus) or Wellesley College (liberal arts women’s college).

  • Afternoon: Closing reflection: “What did I learn about the type of college environment that best fits me?”

  • Evening: Depart Boston for home.

Tour Highlights

  • Visits to a mix of large universities and smaller liberal arts colleges for direct comparison.

  • Exposure to urban, suburban, and residential campus settings across New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

  • Reflection activities built into each day to help students process and compare experiences.

  • Dedicated Scholar’s Bridge planner coordinates logistics, lodging, and family presentations.

Liberal Arts Tour