Lake Michigan College to host College Night Event

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

 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.