Crosby Scholars Iredell

NACAC Spring College Fair
2024-03-23 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
NACAC is bringing hundreds of college admissions counselors to Charlotte – March 23, 2024 12 noon – 3pm
In-Person College Fairs (nacacattend.org)

HS College Tour - UNCG & UNC School of the Arts
2024-04-05 08:00 - 17:00
Join Crosby Scholars as we tour 2 colleges during Spring Break –
First Stop UNC Greensboro – We will tour and eat lunch on campus.
Second Stop – University of NC School of the Arts
This is a FREE tour for any 9 – 12th Grade Iredell County Crosby Scholar
Sign up on your Crosby Scholars Student Portal

Middle School College Tour: Lenoir-Rhyne and NCSSM
2024-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join us to tour two campuses in one day! We will see Lenoir-Rhyne University in the morning, followed by the NC School of Science and Math in Morganton in the afternoon. FREE and open to rising 7th-9th grade students. Lunch and transportation are included!
The Crosby group tour is a great way to learn about higher education and picture yourself in college someday.

Lenoir Rhyne is a relatively small, private university in Hickory, NC. Many Crosby alumni have chosen to attend LR!
NCSSM is a residential, honors high school for juniors and seniors with a focus in STEM. High-achieving students can apply during their sophomore year to attend NCSSM.

We will provide charter bus transportation with a pick up and drop off location at The Brawley School in Mooresville and at Statesville Goodwill Workforce Development Center. Students can choose which location to board the Charter Bus, but must notify zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org of any changes to their preferred location by July 22nd for the July 25th event.

Register by clicking here.

MIDDLE SCHOOL College Tour - Wingate and UNCC
2025-07-10 07:30 - 16:30
Join us to tour 2 campuses in one day! We will see Wingate University in the morning, followed by UNC-Charlotte in the afternoon. FREE and open to rising 7th-9th grade students. Lunch and transportation are included!
The Crosby group tour is a great way to learn about higher education and picture yourself in college someday.

Wingate is a small, private university located southeast of Charlotte. They offer a special scholarship each year specifically for students who participate in Crosby Scholars!
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large, public/state school located in Charlotte. UNC-Charlotte is the 3rd largest school in North Carolina, after NC State and Chapel Hill!

We will provide charter bus transportation with a pick up and drop off location at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center in Statesville at 7:45am and 4:30pm, or The Brawley School in Mooresville at 8:15am and 3:45pm. Students can choose which location to board the Charter Bus, but must notify zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org of any changes to their preferred location by July 7th.

Please monitor your email (including over the summer) to confirm your spot on the tour and complete the required waiver!

REGISTER HERE!

HIGH SCHOOL College Tour - NC State and NC A&T
2025-07-17 08:00 - 19:00
PLEASE NOTE: This campus tour is full. If you would like to be placed on a wait list, in the event of a cancellation, please email jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Crosby Scholars is offering a college tour to NC State and NC A&T on July 17, 2025. This is open to all high school Crosby Scholars. Space is limited. This is FREE for Iredell Crosby Scholars. Lunch and snacks provided.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE TOUR: UNC Greensboro and Elon University
2026-06-17 08:30 - 19:00
Rising 7th-9th grade students! Join us to tour 2 campuses in one day! We will see UNC-Greensboro in the morning, followed by Elon University in the afternoon. There is no cost for Iredell Crosby Scholars! Lunch and transportation are included! Check out the sign-up form for additional details.
Students can choose from two boarding locations:

8:30am – Mooresville Bus Boarding – (The Brawley School, 132 Swift Arrow Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117)
9:15am – Statesville Bus Boarding – (Goodwill Workforce Development Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625)

More about our destinations:
UNC Greensboro
At UNCG, we offer a dynamic and enriching environment that goes beyond the classroom. From groundbreaking research and community engagement to competitive athletics and vibrant campus life, discover the diverse opportunities that make the Spartan experience truly unique.
Elon University
Elon University is a leading private liberal arts institution located in North Carolina. Discover why Elon consistently ranks among the best universities in the Southeast.

HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE TOUR: Duke University and Guilford College
2026-07-23 07:30 - 19:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
College Tour Information – July 23, 2026
Rising 10th through 12th graders! Join Crosby Scholars for a FREE, one‑day college tour to Duke University and Guilford College on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This trip gives students the chance to explore different college environments and begin envisioning themselves in college. There will be a college admissions presentation and tour of campus. Transportation, lunch, and snacks are included.
REGISTER HERE!
Permission Required
Parents/guardians must complete this form to confirm participation and grant permission. Students may not attend without a completed form. Please monitor email for confirmation and additional information.
College Tour Campuses

Duke University (Durham, NC): Private research university with a campus tour and college admissions presentation.
Guilford College (Greensboro, NC): Private liberal arts college with a strong community focus, offering a campus tour and presentation from the admissions office.

Transportation

Charter bus provided by Crosby Scholars
Pick‑Up & Drop‑Off Location:
Goodwill Career Connections Center
124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625
Arrival Time: No later than 7:30 AM
Return Time: Approximately 7:30 PM
Students must remain with the group all day.

Tentative Schedule

7:30 AM – Depart Statesville
10:00–11:30 AM – Duke University Tour
12:00 PM – Lunch at Duke (provided)
2:30–4:00 PM – Guilford College Tour
Snacks provided on return trip
7:30 PM – Estimated Return Time

Trip Contact:
Jameka Haynes | Crosby Scholars Iredell County
📧 jhaynes@crosbyscholarsiredell.org | 📞 704‑519‑7155
