College Tours with Purpose

Inspiring Students. Expanding Futures.

At CE Tours, we believe every student should have the chance to see what’s possible.  Our college tours aren’t just trips—they’re life-changing experiences that open doors, spark ambition, and bring futures into focus. For 25 years, we’ve designed transformational college tour experiences that go far beyond sightseeing. Each journey is crafted to educate, inspire, and empower—helping students see college not as a distant dream, but as an achievable goal.

 

Why This Matters

A campus visit is more than just a walk across the quad—it’s a spark. It can transform a student’s confidence, perspective, and sense of belonging. For many, it’s the moment college becomes real—when a campus walk turns into a vision for the future.They begin to see themselves belonging in those classrooms, dorms, and lecture halls.

 

Research shows that students who visit college campuses are significantly more likely to:
  • Apply to multiple schools  ->  Enroll in college immediately after high school  ->  Persist to graduation
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We know the impact firsthand. For the students we serve—especially those from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds—college tours aren’t just inspiring; they’re a powerful step toward educational equity and access.

At CE Tours, we believe exposure creates opportunity. Our college tours exist to make that exposure possible.

Where We Go

From HBCUs in the South to Ivy Leagues in the Northeast, our team crafts meaningful experiences that connect students to the schools and communities that fit them best.

Our most popular tour routes include:

 

The Southern HBCU Experience – Featuring schools like Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, and FAMU.

 

East Coast College Tour – From Washington, D.C. to New York, visiting top-ranked universities and historical sites.

 

Midwest & Great Lakes Tour – Showcasing flagship state schools and regional gems across Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois.

 

STEM & Innovation Tour – Focused on institutions leading in science, technology, and engineering.

 

Custom College Access Routes – For TRIO, GEAR UP, and community-based college readiness programs nationwide.

What Teachers Love

We don’t do cookie-cutter trips. Every CE Tours college experience is:
  • Curated for Purpose: We match schools and programs that align with your students’ interests, backgrounds, and aspirations.

  • Culturally Connected: Our itineraries reflect the diversity and richness of our travelers, with meaningful stops that highlight culture, community, and opportunity.

  • Fully Supported: From travel logistics to lodging, meals, and guided tours—we handle every detail so you can focus on your students.

Engaging and Educational: Each itinerary includes structured learning, reflection activities, and opportunities to interact directly with students and staff on campus.

Every CE Tours experience includes safe transportation, comfortable lodging, meals, campus tours, and curated cultural activities that connect education with exploration.

What Makes CE Tours Different

We don’t do cookie-cutter trips. Every CE Tours college experience is:
Curated for Purpose:

We match schools and programs that align with your students’ interests, backgrounds, and aspirations.

Culturally Connected:

Our itineraries reflect the diversity and richness of our travelers, with meaningful stops that highlight culture, community, and opportunity.

Fully Supported:

From travel logistics to lodging, meals, and guided tours—we handle every detail so you can focus on your students.

Engaging and Educational:

Each itinerary includes structured learning, reflection activities, and opportunities to interact directly with students and staff on campus.

Let’s Plan Your College Tour

Whether you’re planning for a school, district, or college access program, our team will guide you from start to finish. Let’s create a journey that inspires your students to dream bigger, aim higher, and truly see themselves in college.