North Carolina Educational Opportunity Programs

All students deserve the chance to pursue postsecondary education to expand their knowledge, skillset, and prospects for the workforce. NC Educational Opportunity Programs are designed with the goal of providing every prospective student in North Carolina the opportunity to attend an educational program.

New Payment Process
Effective August 1, 2024, CACRAO will no longer accept check payments. This decision has been made after careful consideration by the Executive Committee and is aimed at streamlining our financial processes, limiting lost revenue due to nonpayment, and ensuring a secure and efficient payment system. We understand that this change may require some adjustment, and we are committed to making the transition as smooth as possible.

It is the responsibility of each college or university to inform their representatives of the CACRAO Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics will be in effect at all CACRAO Educational Opportunity Programs, and is applicable to all participating organizations, whether or not they are CACRAO members. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, supervisory notification, vacating the event without refund, or expulsion from the Educational Opportunity circuit of the representative or the institution without refund. 
CODE OF ETHICS

Registration for 2025 Ed-Op College Fair Events is Live!

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College Fairs

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Select one of the views above to find the most up-to-date college fair details.
  • The Table View is grouped by week to show all fairs that are part of each CACRAO week.
  • Click the college fair name to expand for more details including a link to google maps.
  • Last modified date - The last column will show the last date the college fair information was modified.
  • Any updates will be noted in the Notes column.
  • Contact information is provided in the database for the following:
    • If you are registered for a fair and have any questions or concerns, contact the CACRAO Coordinator listed.
    • If you have questions about registering for a college fair, contact the Ed-Op chairs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
    • Want to download the fair information? Click Download CSV in the bottom right corner of each view.

Registration

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 15th
Late Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29th (there will be no extensions after this date) **additional late fees will apply**

Overall registration fees are non-refundable. If you believe you have an incorrect price (member vs. non-member) listed during registration, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to inquire about your pricing status before submitting your registration.

  • CACRAO Member Institution: $400.00 + fair costs (if applicable)
  • CACRAO Non-Member Institution: $600.00 + fair costs (if applicable)
  • CACRAO Community College Member Institution: $200.00 + fair costs (if applicable)
  • CACRAO Community College Non-Member Institution: $350.00 + fair costs (if applicable)

CACRAO/StriveScan Partnership

CACRAO is pleased to announce we are continuing our partnership with StriveScan to bring their student barcode scanning technology to all of our college fairs in North and South Carolina. StriveScan will make the experience more efficient and productive for students and colleges, plus provide CACRAO and the Ed-Op organizers with valuable data about the events.

You can find StriveScan training videos at strivescan.com/training and their team can be reached directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

New for 2025: Through CACRAO’s partnership with StriveScan, we are excited to introduce a new feature this Ed-Op season called, Event Guide. This new platform enhances the StriveScan experience from scanning at the fair to helping students prepare in advance and make the most of their visit. CACRAO is piloting this platform specifically for the larger consolidated fairs across NC and SC (total of 20 fairs/events). The additional cost per event is $9 to utilize this feature.

For Students: Build a College List
Explore: View an interactive list of attending colleges and filter by size, location, majors, and more.
Plan: Save favorite schools and arrive ready to meet reps

For Fair Hosts: Inform Attendees
Communicate: Use the Event Guide as your fair’s homepage, sharing parking info and other logistics.
Prepare: Help students and families arrive ready to make the most of the fair.

For Colleges: Increase Visibility & Contacts
Showcase: Students can discover an institution’s profile and academic programs as they plan their fair strategy.
Connect: Even if students aren’t scanned at their booth, they can still engage with colleges through the Event Guide.

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Contacts

Schedules are subject to change. It is the responsibility of individual institutions and their representatives to check back regularly for the final schedule as each Ed-Op week approaches.
The contact information for each week/site coordinator is included in the individual schedules. Please contact those coordinators for individual event/week questions.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions regarding the overall circuit and registration.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Chair
Admissions Counselor
UNC Charlotte

CACRAO VP for Admissions (NC)
Cailin Asip, Davidson-Davie Community College
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