Private and public colleges, universities and technical schools will assemble for the area’s largest college fair—The Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2026 on Monday, October 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The fair, sponsored by the Iowa Quad Cities College Program (IQCCP), is free to the public and will take place at the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admissions representatives and learn more about admissions requirements, financial aid, course offerings, and campus life.

“As the college admissions landscape changes, students and families need to learn about opportunities, choices and resources available to help further their education,” said Tishly Herrington, Dean of Enrollment Management.

“Taking the time to visit with a representative is such a great way to get a glimpse of what an institution can offer students. It provides a first contact and conversation.”

The fair is open to all high school students and their families, whether attending an Iowa Quad Cities school or another school outside the immediate area, as well as those across the river in Illinois.

The Quad Cities College Fair 2026 is organized by Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, St. Ambrose University and the Quad Cities area high schools including Assumption, Bettendorf, Davenport Central, Davenport Mid-City, Davenport North, Davenport West, North Scott and Pleasant Valley.

Attending Colleges & Universities 

  • Augustana College & Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Black Hawk College
  • Central College
  • Cornell College
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Grinnell College
  • Hawkeye Community College
  • Iowa Central Community College
  • Iowa State University
  • Iowa Western Community College
  • Kirkwood Community  College
  • Loras College
  • Luther College
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences
  • Monmouth College
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • St. Ambrose University
  • University of Dubuque
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • University of Northern Iowa
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  • Upper Iowa University
  • Wartburg College