USA Gap Year Fairs Schedule

Join us for this combined webinar & virtual gap year fair to get the most up to date information about gap year basics, how the gap year field has adapted to COVID, tips for researching & planning your gap year, navigating the college deferral process, and which programs are accepting applications.

USA Gap Year Fairs will be awarding a $10,000 scholarship this year! The deadline to apply is April 15th. Join us to hear our Scholarship Coordinator review tips for your application.

In addition to the 12 regional and national virtual USA Gap Year Fairs, we're thrilled to offer this crash course for all things gap year! Join us and hear from expert gap year counselors, alumni, and college admissions representatives for this engaging series of 8 panel-style events with live Q&A...

Is it possible to take gap time safely during COVID? Meet with gap year providers, counselors, and program leaders who will share the measures that their organizations are taking to ensure student safety during uncertain times. Q&A will follow.

Wondering how to make your gap year dreams a reality? Join us for a step-by-step roadmap to planning gap time that’s right for you. We’ll cover how to choose a location, which programs are operating in 2021, budgeting, and how to plan for a safe, educational, and immersive experience.

Build your resume with a semester or year gaining professional experience. Meet with providers offering a host of domestic, international, and virtual opportunities to grow your confidence, develop your skill set, and collaborate with teams around the world.

Get the inside scoop on taking a gap year in 2021 & beyond and meet with gap year program providers from all over the world! Join us for this combined Gap Year 101 webinar & virtual gap year fair to get the most up to date information to help plan your gap year.

Whether you’re eager to study indigenous cultures while camping the Pacific Northwest, earn Wilderness First Responder Certification while climbing in the Southwest, or learn to SCUBA dive in the Caribbean, this is your opportunity to explore your options for adventure.

Are you dreaming of taking a gap year to pursue your passion for arts and culture? Work alongside other young artists to develop your skills and study art theory and history while enjoying a view of the Irish countryside or wandering through galleries in Italy to immerse yourself in living history.

Are you tired of online learning, but worried about “falling behind” your peers? Learn how you could embrace experiential learning by spending 2021 conducting research at sea, studying Mandarin in Chinaor trekking through Latin America or Oceania -- all while earning college credit.

Now more than ever, youth are passionate about dedicating themselves to meaningful action. Join a panel of industry experts to learn how your gap time can make an impact through service learning, education in sustainability, and cultural exchange.