The Virtual College Tour

October 23, 2021 and October 30, 2021



The mission of the College Tour is to expose primarily African-American and Latino high school students to the variety of higher education options offered by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and through campus visitation provide opportunities for students to observe and participate in aspects of college life and interact with admissions personnel.



Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)





Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are institutions established prior to 1964 whose principle mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. HBCUs must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. These institutions continue the mission of serving African-American students while also serving a diverse student population that includes all races and ethnic backgrounds. Most importantly, the HBCU continues to provide enhanced opportunities for academic success. There are approximately 107 HBCUs, located in 21 different states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The 2021 Virtual College Tour experiences starts on October 23, 2021 with a College Success Workshop and our
first school visits.











For 39 years, the ETL Education Foundation along with the Eta Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has held an annual HBCU College Tour Program. Traditionally, the program consists of a series of workshops and activities leading up to a week-long tour of 12-14 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Throughout the years, the organizations' primary concern has been the conducting of safe and academically enriching College Tour activities.


This year, the health risks associated with the COVID 19 pandemic have driven the decision to conduct a Virtual College Tour. Please note, the 2021 Virtual College Tour will be innovative and effective. It will include some of the elements of our traditional Tours. Our delivery strategy may be different. However, our commitment to our mission and our students is unchanged. We are looking forward to a great 2021 College Tour. Join us as we continue to move onward and upward!


This year, the College Tour will occur over two Saturdays--October 23, 2021 and October 30, 2021. In addition to hearing from individual college and university representatives, it will include at least two special College Success Workshops. The 40th annual College Tour will be free to all participants.