2012 West Michigan National College Fair 

  • 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:
DeVos Place
Hall A
303 Monroe Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616/742-6500
Directions and Parking

Fair Hours:
Thursday, March 29, 2012
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Which Schools will be in Attendance?:
Search: 2012 Spring West Michigan NCF 

Need More General Information?
E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call us at: 703/836-2222 ext 123.

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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:

Available Workshops: Possible workshop topics include: College Admissions Basics 101, Scholarship Searching and Application Tips, College is Different Than High School: Adjusting to College, and Scholarship Searching and Application Tips. Check back closer to the fair for more detailed information! 

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Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Registration:
Register Now to secure your booth at the fair!

Registration Prices (per booth):

 Member Non-Member
 $590  $790
Not a member? Become one today! 


Set-up Hours:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Estimated Attendance: 5,000

Loading/Unloading:
All load-in and load-out must be done through the loading docks, which are located on the north side of the building, off Michigan Street.

Exposition Services provided by: Art Craft Display, Inc., 616/791-8024

Shipping Information:
Authorized Shipping Address:
(Your Name/Institution)
(Booth Number)
West Michigan National College Fair
March 29, 2012
c/o Art Craft Display, Inc.
3140 Three Mile Road, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534

Material Handling Charge:
All information will be published in the Art Craft Display, Inc. exhibitor services packet. Payments must be received in advance, either by check or credit card. Make checks payable to Art Craft Display, Inc.

Shipping Deadline:
All materials must be received by Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Electrical Service:
Service order forms are available for download. For additional information about services, contact DeVos Place at 616/742-6500.

Host Hotel:
Amway Grand Plaza - Direct Reservatoin Link
187 Monroe Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 59503
Reservations: 800/253-3590
The Amway Grand Plaza is located 12 miles from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and is connected via skywalk to the DeVos Place.
Rate: $114 Single/Double
Deadline: Monday, February 27, 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 Stephanie Moore at 703/299-6823.

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