• American University
• Bentley College
• Catholic University
• Columbia University
• DePaul University
• Fordham University
• Gallaudet University
• Georgetown University
• Johns Hopkins University

• North Georgia College & State University
• Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
• Pace University
• San Diego State University
• San Francisco State University
• Stanford University
• St. John’s University

Bentley College
Waltham, MA
www.bentley.edu

Bentley is a business university, with cutting edge curriculum and the finest collection of high-tech teaching labs to be found anywhere. Simultaneously, Bentley retains its small New England college character, and is committed to providing students with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences, and a full and rich campus life. Bentley does for students interested in business and related professions what the leading technological universities do for students of science and engineering.

Situated in suburban Waltham, Massachusetts, Bentley offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful campus environment and easy access to all that Boston has to offer.

Undergraduate students at Bentley benefit from business and business-related majors and minors that fully explore the impact of information technology, outstanding preparation in the arts and sciences, a faculty of top-notch teachers with real-world research and consulting experience, and a vibrant campus teeming with athletic, social and cultural opportunities.

At the graduate level, Bentley delivers a remarkable depth and breadth of business expertise. Master's degree programs groom the new knowledge professionals in high demand for today's information- and technology-driven business world.

Catholic University
Washington, DC
www.cua.edu

The Catholic University of America, a thriving center of scholarship and academic life, is unique as the national university of the Catholic Church and the only higher education institution founded by the U.S. bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904.

The university motto is "Deus Lux Mea Est" - "God Is My Light." Academic colors are gold and white. Athletic colors are red and black.

Students at Catholic University enjoy the best of both worlds: they study and live on the largest campus in Washington, D.C., where they can enjoy a complete collegiate experience, but they are also located in the heart of the nation's capital. Traveling by Metrorail, which is located near the edge of campus, students are only a five-minute ride away from Union Station, Capitol Hill and the Library of Congress, and within easy reach of the abundant array of educational, cultural, social, political and professional opportunities that Washington has to offer. Many first-time visitors to campus are captivated by the university's expansive setting among tree-lined rolling hills where the skyline is dominated by the adjacent, majestic Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest church in the United States.

Columbia University
New York, NY
www.columbia.edu

Columbia University was founded in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of King George II of England. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York and the fifth oldest in the United States. After a short hiatus during the Revolutionary War, the college reopened in 1784 with a new name - Columbia - that embodied the patriotic fervor that had inspired the nation's quest for independence. Today Columbia is what President Lee Bollinger has called "the quintessential great urban university" - attracting students and faculty from 150 countries to engage with each other and with the cultural, scientific, and business enterprises that make New York City one of the most exciting cities in the world.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
www.depaul.edu

With more than 23,000 students, DePaul is the ninth-largest private and largest Catholic university in the country. It offers more than 200 rigorous graduate and undergraduate degree programs through nine colleges and schools. DePaul is nationally recognized for combining hands-on learning with current theories to prepare students for leadership in their careers and communities. Its service-learning program has been ranked among the 25 best in the nation for the past four years by U.S.News & World Report. Founded to serve those who would otherwise be denied a college education, DePaul welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds, instilling in them the passion for social justice as modeled by the university’s namesake, St. Vincent de Paul.

LeadAmerica is hosting events at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus, the oldest, largest and most active of the university's six campuses. Located near Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field, it offers a traditional university environment. Approximately 3,000 students live in residence halls and buildings here. The campus is home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication, The Theatre School, the School of Music, the School of Education and the extensive John T. Richardson Library.

Fordham University
New York, NY
www.fordham.edu

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to approximately 15,800 students in its five undergraduate colleges and its six graduate and professional schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan and Tarrytown, and the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, NY.

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
www.gallaudet.edu

Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students. The University, which is located in Washington, D.C., enjoys an international reputation for the outstanding graduate programs it provides deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students, as well as for the quality of the research it conducts on the history, language, culture, and other topics related to deaf people.

In addition, the University's Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center serves deaf and hard of hearing children at its two demonstration schools and throughout the nation by developing, implementing, and disseminating innovative educational strategies.

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
www.jhu.edu

The Johns Hopkins University was the first research university in the United States. Founded in 1876, it was an entirely new educational enterprise. Its aim was not only to advance students' knowledge, but also to advance human knowledge generally, through discovery and scholarship.

The university's emphasis on both learning and research -- and on how each complements the other -- revolutionized U.S. higher education. Today, Johns Hopkins has ventured from its home in Baltimore to countries throughout the world -- China, Italy and Singapore, among many others. It remains a world leader in teaching, patient care and discovery.

Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in America, founded in 1789 by Archbishop John Carroll. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses. For more information about Georgetown University, visit www.georgetown.edu.

North Georgia College & State University
www.ngcsu.edu

North Georgia College & State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university, as well as the Military College of Georgia – one of only six senior military colleges in the nation. North Georgia is currently engaged in a major initiative, "A Legacy of Leadership," and offers the only minor in leadership among public universities in the state.

NGCSU is ranked by Consumers Digest as the fifth Best Value in public higher education in America and U.S.News & World Report 2006 Best Colleges has placed NGCSU No. 19 in the top Public Universities in the South of those institutions providing a full range of undergraduate and master's programs. The university, founded in 1873 in Dahlonega, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 50 academic and professional fields.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA
www.olin.edu

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA, is a brand-new, innovative undergraduate institution that offers a full-tuition scholarship valued at over $130,000 to every admitted student. Although Olin College opened it doors in the fall of 2002, the idea for Olin goes back nearly two decades. That’s when the National Science Foundation and the leaders of the engineering community began urging fundamental reforms in engineering education, including more emphasis on entrepreneurship, teamwork, and communication. The F.W. Olin Foundation took up the challenge, committing more than $460 million to create a new undergraduate engineering college committed to continuous innovation. Bringing together some of the best minds and the best ideas in engineering education, Olin developed a hands-on, interdisciplinary program geared toward today’s technology challenges. State-of-the-art facilities combined with outstanding students and renowned faculty have quickly established Olin as a nationally recognized center for innovation and excellence in engineering education.

Founded in 1906, Pace University educates achievers who are engaged with critical issues locally and globally. Known for its outcome-oriented environment that prepares students to succeed in a wide range of professions, Pace has three campuses, including New York City (downtown and midtown Manhattan), Westchester (Pleasantville, Briarcliff, and the White Plains Graduate Center), and the Pace School of Law in White Plains.

A private metropolitan university, Pace enrolls more than 14,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Lienhard School of Nursing, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and School of Law.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
www.sdsu.edu

Founded in 1897, San Diego State University (SDSU) is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region and is in the top seven percent of higher education research institutions in the U.S.

San Diego State University is an academically rich, urban university that provides endless possibilities for students. With almost 34,000 students, 78 undergraduate majors, award-winning professors, top-notch research facilities, and a location that serves as the gateway to Latin America and the Pacific Rim, SDSU gives students the tools to expand their knowledge and potential.

The SDSU campus is ideally situated in the very heart of San Diego. It is just moments away from beautiful beaches along a 70-mile Pacific Ocean coastline; scenic mountains to the east; major entertainment centers, championship golf courses and outstanding shopping districts throughout; and the laid-back charm of Mexico to the south.

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
www.sfsu.edu

Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
www.stanford.edu

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Founded by Jane and Leland Stanford in 1891 with a mission to prepare students “for personal success and direct usefulness in life” and “promote public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization,” Stanford continues to embody the pioneering spirit of its founders by encouraging boldness – whether those efforts occur in the library, in the classroom, in a laboratory, in a theater or on an athletic field.

St. John’s University
New York, NY
www.stjohns.edu

Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1870, St. John's is one of America's leading Catholic universities. St. John's students come from 44 states and 130 foreign countries to pursue bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs in more than 100 academic majors and concentrations. Students also enjoy outstanding internship, Study Abroad and Academic Service-Learning opportunities. St. John's has three residential, New York City campuses as well as a location in Oakdale, NY, and a Graduate Center in Rome, Italy.