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    The Golden Gate Counselor Tour



    Join partner institutions for a tour of Northern California colleges and universities before heading to New Mexico for the International ACAC Conference. See for yourself why Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area are the hub of technology, arts, culture & innovation and how the four segments of California’s higher education system work together to support this exciting environment. 

    Partner institutions on the Golden Gate Counselor Tour: 
    • Foothill + De Anza Colleges
    • San Jose State University
    • Stanford University
    • University of California, Berkeley
    • University of California, Davis
    • University of California, Santa Cruz

    Who is eligible? 
    This tour is open to international high school counselors, U.S.-based high school counselors who work with international students, and Education USA advisors who work with international students. Commission-based agents and independent educational consultants are not eligible to participate in this program.

    What’s included? 
    The Golden Gate Tour includes most meals, activities, and transportation between universities and scheduled activities. Participants are responsible for airfare and transportation to and from the airport. Lodging is covered for the nights of Sunday, July 5 through Thursday, July 9. The program will end on Friday afternoon, at which time participants are free to leave the Bay Area or stay at their own expense. 

    What's the schedule?

    Subject to change, but tentatively:
    Sunday, July 5Check-in
    Monday, July 6UC Davis
    Tuesday, July 7San Jose State University/Welcome Reception
    Wednesday, July 8UC Santa Cruz
    Thursday, July 9Foothill/De Anza Community Colleges & Stanford University
    Friday, July 10UC Berkeley & Closing Reception


    Please apply by Friday, March 27 for consideration. 


     

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.