Experience campus life at prominent colleges on the East Coast, including Harvard, Brown, NYU, Yale, and more. Our dynamic East Coast university tours are designed to help rising 9th through 12th graders find their perfect college fit. From engaging campus tours to informational admissions sessions, this comprehensive college tour program is an exciting way for high school students to visit and learn about their prospective schools
Tour Dates: July 12-17, 2026
The tour will include visits to:
- Harvard University
- Boston University
- MIT
- Boston College
- Tufts University
- Brown University
- Yale University
- Wesleyan University
- Columbia University
- Barnard College
- NYU
- University of Pennsylvania
- Swarthmore College
- Johns Hopkins University
- Georgetown University
- Villanova University
- Rhode Island School of Design
East Coast University Tour Highlights
Take the stress out of the college selection process with our done-for-you East Coast college campus tour program. We arrange all of the logistics, so students and parents can spend their time fully immersed in the experience of each school.
- Visit a wide range of public and private colleges in both urban and rural areas
- Experience campus life with immersive, fully guided tours
- Engage with campus staff and admissions representatives
- Gain valuable insights, including key college selection factors and questions to ask university officials
- Bring home materials to help evaluate each school
East Coast College Tour - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the accommodations?
Students stay in comfortable double or triple rooms at business-class hotels such as Sheraton, Westin, Marriott, or Embassy Suites. Accommodations are conveniently located near attractions, providing easy access to the best of each city's offerings. We may also occasionally stay in a campus dorm/residence hall to get a feel of campus living.
What is included in the tour price?
Our university campus tour program price includes hotel accommodations, transportation, all meals, gratuities, full-time tour directors, guided tours and activities, and a comprehensive information packet.
Are meals included?
Yes. All meals are provided, though many students choose to bring spending money for snacks or optional food items.Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, provided that we are notified in advance, most dietary restrictions – including allergies and vegetarian/vegan diets – can be accommodated.
How many students are on the tour?
The tour is capped at 20 students.
Can students enroll with their friends?
Yes! We encourage students to apply with friends, but even those who don’t arrive knowing someone will end up with a group of peers from across the US and often around the world.
Is the tour chaperoned?
Yes, two experienced teachers travel with the students, keeping them safe and offering guidance on the college admissions process.
How can I ask more questions?
You can:- Call us at 510-548-6612
- Text us at 510-859-1405
- Email us at campinfo@eucamps.net
- Chat with us by clicking the link on the bottom right of your screen
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Tour pricing is all-inclusive, covering hotels, all meals and gratuities, tours, activities, sightseeing, ground transportation, and bus refreshments. Students are responsible for pocket money for personal items such as souvenirs.
- Price: $2950
- Group Price: $2750 - 3 people registering together and sharing a room: $2750 per participant
Parents may accompany their student on tour by registering individually with a separate enrollment form. Pricing is per person.
| Program | Grades | Location | Start Date | End Date | Price Options | Register |
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Boston
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| Day 2 | Boston, Massachusetts
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| Day 3 | Providence, Rhode Island and New Haven, Connecticut
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| Day 4 | New York City, New York
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| Day 5 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Day 6 | Washington, DC
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Please note:
- Schedule Subject to change.
- Families are responsible for arranging transportation to meet the tour at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), and to depart from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles (IAD).
- While rare, some universities may limit the number of students who can be on a tour. While we always try to give students their first choice, registrations are on a first come first serve basis.
Education Unlimited believes in small-group, immersive learning with subject matter experts and experienced teachers. Staff assignments vary by program and location. All tours will include a minimum of two staff chaperones and will have a minimum of a 10:1 staff-to-student ratio.
2023/2024 East Coast Tour leaders include:
Janet Willford, - College Tour Leader
Janet Willford is an experienced high-school teacher. She has taught both leadership and speech and debate at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, CA, for over twenty years. As the winner of the Eukel Teacher Trust award in 2004, one student said of Ms. Willford: “I have never known a teacher who cares so much about her students, their lives, and their school. She is truly the best asset San Ramon Valley High School has. As noted by one parent, “Every mother dreams of a mentor to help their daughter blossom into a young woman. I could not have chosen a better woman for the job. Janet Willford is excellence on two feet.” Janet has been a college tour leader with Education Unlimited since 2010.
In addition to her teaching role at San Ramon Valley High School, Janet has served as the school’s activities director since 1997. In 2016, Janet oversaw the creation of the S.T.E.M Club on the school’s campus. Created by the students themselves, Janet helped coordinate this effort by high school students interested in inspiring elementary-age children to pursue science-based learning. Janet has a Bachelor’s Degree in English from The University of California, Santa Barbara.
Jennifer West, MA - College Tour Leader
Jennifer West is an experienced high school teacher and coach. With over 30 years of experience working with students in various educational spaces, she has honed her skills in creating a positive and supportive environment that fosters inclusive and interactive college and career readiness. Mrs. West's experience includes 15 years as an academy English teacher, color guard director, and Cheer coach. She also coaches a nationally ranked independent color guard. In addition, Jennifer is her school's Activities (ASB) Director. In this role, Mrs. West has been committed to creating a campus culture that is inclusive, supportive, and focused on college and career readiness. She understands that travel can be an essential part of personal growth and has planned and overseen multiple trips to national championships for her groups. Jennifer is also an experienced world traveler who firmly believes that experiencing life outside of your neighborhood makes for a more well-rounded individual. In recent years, her personal travels have taken her on many adventures, including trips to South Africa andPoland. Jennifer holds a Master's in Educational Leadership from Point Loma University. She is passionate about helping students find their passions and the right environment in which to foster them, and her dedication to creating a positive and supportive educational space is second to none.