- General Information- Location, date, times, schools in attendance and more.
- Attendee Information- Complete information to help students, parents and counselors prepare for attending the fair.
- Exhibitor Information- Complete information for college or university representative attending this fair, including shipping deadlines, set-up hours, hotel information and more.
General Information
Location:
Tampa Convention Center
Ballrooms A - D
333 S. Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813/274-8211
Directions
Map
Fair Hours:
Sunday, February 26, 2012
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Parking:*
There are several parking garages available within four blocks of the Tampa Convention Center. The closest garages are the Tampa Convention Center garage, located at Brorein and Tampa Street, or the South Regional Garage located on Channelside. For rate information, contact City Parking at 813/274-8946.
*Rates and availability are subject to change without notice.
Which Schools will be in Attendance?:
Search: 2012 Spring Tampa NCF
Need More General Information?
E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call us at: 703/299-6851.
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Attendee Information
Student Registration: 
Students who register and bring their barcode printout with them to the Fair will not have to fill out information cards on site! Registration will be available on-site but avoid the long lines and register online before you arrive. REGISTER NOW!
Learn more about online registration.
Useful Materials for Attendees Before, During and After the Fairs:
2012 Tampa NACAC Workshops
Getting Started- Getting into College and Paying for It
February 26: 12:00PM; 2:00PM
The Selective College Admissions Process
February 26: 12:00PM; 2:00PM
Merit Scholarships and the Honors College options at Florida Public Universities
February 26: 1:00PM
Intercollegiate Athletics & the Student Athlete
February 26: 1:00PM
Financial Aid
February 26: 1:00PM; 2:00PM
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Exhibitor Information
Register Now to secure your booth at the fair!
Registration Prices (per booth):
Not a member? Become one today!
Set-up Hours:
Saturday, February 25, 2012
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Estimated Attendance: 4,000
Parking:*
Parking is prohibited on the loading dock and on the front drive, except when loading and unloading; violators will be towed at owner’s expense. There are several parking garages available within four blocks of the Tampa Convention Center. The closest garages are the Tampa Convention Center garage, located at Brorein and Tampa Street, or the South Regional Garage located on Channelside. For rate information, contact City Parking at 813/274-8946.
*Rates and availability are subject to change without notice.
Loading/Unloading:
To Franklin Street Front Drive: From Tampa Street, turn left on Whiting and take a right onto Franklin Street. The Franklin Street Front Drive will be on the right.
To Platt Street Dock Area: From Tampa Street, turn right on Brorein. Take a left on Bayshore. At the red light, turn left onto Platt Street. Go over the bridge and stay in the right hand lane. The Platt Street Dock will be on your right.
Exposition Services provided by: Reber-Friel Company, 610/265-7310
Shipping Information:
Authorized Shipping Address:
(Your Name/Institution)
(Booth Number)
Tampa National College Fair
February 26, 2012
c/o Reber-Friel Company
1900 South Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
Material Handling Charge:*
Cost is $30 per carton, minimum $60. Please contact the decorator directly to arrange shipping. Make check payable to Reber-Friel Company.
*Rates are subject to change
Shipping Deadline:
All materials must be received by Sunday, February 12, 2012.
Electrical Service:
Download the Service Order Forms
Host Hotel:
Hyatt Regency Tampa - Direct Reservation Link
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
813/225-1234 or 800/233-1234
Rate: $139 Single/ $149 Double
Deadline: Monday, February 4, 2012
You must call in to reserve your room at this rate. Please indicate that you are participating in the NACAC National College Fair.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this National College Fair, contact Rasheena Wilson at 703/299-6851.
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