The 8th Grade College Exploration Day Commission develops, maintains and schedules appropriate, content, speakers and schedule sites. The purpose of the event is to provide opportunities for 8th grade students to explore higher education opportunities and financial literacy.

The high-energy events stress to eighth grade students the need to take control and make the best use of their high school experience. The goal is that each student will develop the mindset they will attend college. Students participate in individual tracks that take them through a series of group sessions. The sessions are designed to show why high school is important and how to get involved with the many opportunities available in higher education.

  • March 24, 2026 – Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma, WA
  • March 26, 2026 – Eastern Washington University – Cheney, WA