Lake Michigan College to host up to 50 colleges and universities at College Night event on Sept. 14

BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – Representatives from up to 50 colleges, universities, trade schools, and branches of the military will be at College Night, hosted by Lake Michigan College. This year, the annual event takes place Monday, Sept. 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the LMC Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall. 

College Night is for high school students and their parents who are exploring the college selection process. Adults considering attending college and students planning to transfer are also encouraged to attend. 

The event is free, and students should register for a barcode at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/collegenight before attending. During the fair, colleges will scan barcodes to send more information about their schools. The day after the fair, attendees will receive a report with information about those colleges.

According to Eric Wignall, Lake Michigan College Director of Admissions & Recruitment, College Night is an important and convenient way for area students and families to begin or continue their college search process.

"Choosing a college is one of the biggest financial decisions a family will make, and most families make it with less information than they'd like. College Night changes that," said Wignall. "It puts nearly 50 colleges in one room so students and parents can talk face-to-face with admissions staff about cost, majors, and campus life, all in one night. And it's free."

LMC staff will lead two financial aid information sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m. Topics include various financial aid options and tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027-2028 academic year.  

Among the expected participating colleges and organizations are:
Albion College
Alma College
Andrews University
Aquinas College
Baker College
Bethel University
Butler University
Calvin University
Central Michigan University
Cornerstone University
Davenport University
Eastern Michigan University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ferris State University 
Goshen College
Grand Valley State University
Great Lakes Army Recruiting Battalion
Holy Cross College
Hope College
Indiana Tech
Indiana University South Bend
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kettering University
Lake Michigan College
Lawrence Technological University
Manchester University
MI Student Aid
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Northern Michigan University
Northwood University
Oakland University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Saginaw Valley State University
Saint Mary’s College
Southwestern Michigan College
Spring Arbor University
Stony Brook University
Trine University
United States Naval Academy
University of Alabama
University of Michigan
University of Olivet
University of Toledo
Valparaiso University
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University – Haworth College of Business

To register and for a complete list of attending schools, visit lakemichigancollege.edu/collegenight. For questions or more information, call 269-927-8626 or email admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu.

The LMC Mendel Center is located on the College’s Benton Harbor Campus at 1100 Yore Ave.