University Field Trips

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University Tours

University tours give students the opportunity to explore a variety of four-year colleges and universities and learn what each campus offers in academics, student life, and support services. Transportation is provided and, unless otherwise noted, tours are free of charge.

How to Sign Up

To register for a university tour, click the registration link for the campus you would like to visit and complete the entire online registration form.

Most tours are full-day events and include:

  • Transportation
  • Campus tour
  • Admissions presentation
  • Lunch

Important Registration Information

After submitting your registration form, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your seat on the bus.

Please note:

  • Your registration is not complete until you confirm your seat.
  • If you do not confirm by the deadline, your seat will be offered to a student on the waitlist.
  • Students who confirm their seat and do not attend the tour will not be eligible to register for another university tour during the same term.

Steps to Reserve Your Spot

  • Complete the registration form for the university you would like to visit.
  • Watch for a confirmation email from the Transfer Center. The Transfer Center typically sends confirmation emails 1-2 weeks before the tour.
  • Reply to the confirmation email by the stated deadline to secure your seat.
  • Arrive on time on the day of the tour. You will receive meeting location and departure information in advance. The bus will depart as scheduled.
  • If you are placed on the waitlist, you will be notified approximately one week before the tour if a seat becomes available.

 

Fall 2026 Tours

California State University, Sacramento

📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a visit to Sacramento State and attend Future Hornet Day 2026. This event gives prospective students the opportunity to explore campus, learn about academic programs, and discover student resources and support services.

Registration Steps

Step 1: Reserve your seat on the bus.
Step 2: Submit the SCC Agreement to Participate to the Transfer Center.
Step 3: Complete the Sac State event registration (coming soon).

University of California, Davis

📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Discover UC Davis is a free career exploration and transfer-planning event for community college students from participating Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP) institutions.

Event Highlights

Students will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore career pathways connected to a variety of majors
  • Learn about the transfer experience from current UC Davis students and alumni
  • Connect with campus communities and student organizations
  • Discover resources that support transfer student success
  • Learn about graduate and professional school opportunities
  • Develop strategies to maximize their educational journey

Check back for additional details and registration information.

 

Spring 2027 Tours

The Solano College HBCU Spring Break Tour offers students a unique opportunity to visit Historically Black Colleges and. Universities (HBCUs), explore significant historical and cultural landmarks, and experience campus life firsthand.

Dates: April 4-10, 2027

Ten selected participants will travel to campuses across the Southeast, engage with current students, faculty, and admissions representatives, and gain valuable insight into the academic opportunities, campus environments, and rich cultural traditions offered by HBCUs.

Additional details and registration information will be available soon.

Anticipated HBCU Tour Itinerary:

The tour is expected to include institutions in:

  • South Carolina
  • North Carolina
  • Georgia
  • Alabama

The following colleges and universities represent the anticipated pool of institutions and are subject to final scheduling, campus availability, admissions calendars, and other logistical considerations.

South Carolina

  • Benedict College
  • Claflin University
  • South Carolina State University

North Carolina

  • Johnson C. Smith University
  • North Carolina A&T State University
  • North Carolina Central University

Georgia

  • Morehouse College
  • Clark Atlanta University
  • Spelman College
  • Morris Brown College
  • Albany State University
  • Fort Valley State University

Alabama

  • Tuskegee University
  • Alabama State University
  • Stillman College
  • Talladega College

Please note: The final itinerary is expected to include approximately five to eight institutions. Heritage Empowered reserves the right to substitute comparable institutions as needed due to scheduling conflicts, campus availability, weather, transportation conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Museums and Historic Sites

The tour may also include visits to educational and culturally significant museums and historic sites.

Georgia

Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home

Alabama

  • Equal Justice Initiative Legacy Sites
  • Booker T. Washington Home Museum
  • Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
  • George Washington Carver Museum
  • 16th Street Baptist Church
  • Kelly Ingram Park
  • Rosa Parks Historic Sites
  • Edmund Pettus Bridge

North Carolina

  • International Civil Rights Center & Museum

Note: Museum and historic site visits are subject to availability, operating schedules, admission requirements, and the final tour itinerary.

Why Participate?

  • Explore a variety of HBCU campuses and academic programs
  • Connect with students, faculty, and admissions representatives
  • Learn about scholarship, transfer, and enrollment opportunities
  • Experience important civil rights and African American historical landmarks
  • Gain insight into the traditions, culture, and legacy of HBCUs

Check back soon for application and registration information.