Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 10,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,500 course offerings.
Discover Colleges of the Fenway: Fall Counselor Tour For High School, Independent Counselors, and now Transfer Counselors!
Tuesday | November 17 | Boston, MA | In-Person
We invite you to join us in Boston this year for the Discover Colleges of the Fenway: Fall Counselor Tour on November 17, 2026. from 7:30AM – 4:00PM. Through our in-person student panels, Q & A opportunities with our Admissions Counselors, networking meals and campus tours, you’ll learn all the ways our institutions are unique and why we consider ourselves one community.
Discover Colleges of the Fenway: Fall Counselor Tour is an immersive experience designed for high school counselors, independent educational consultants, transfer counselors, and college access professionals. Whether you work primarily with first-year applicants, transfer students, or both, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how each institution supports student success and how the Colleges of the Fenway partnership enhances the student experience. Click Here to Register!
What to Expect: Tour Highlights
7:30 – 8:45 AM (ET) Welcome Breakfast & COF General and Transfer Information Session – Learn all about the benefits and resources available to students through the COF. Transfer counselors will have the opportunity to engage in a specialized session highlighting transfer pathways, partnerships, and resources available throughout the Colleges of the Fenway.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Campus Tours – Join our student ambassadors on tours of three of our campuses.
12:30-1:45 PM (ET) Lunch Reception & Student Forum – Hear directly from students about what makes our COF community so unique!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (ET) Campus Tours & Wrap Up – Join our student ambassadors on tours of our remaining two campuses. Walk away from this event with the information your students are looking for and an understanding of why we are Five Colleges, One Community!
Excited to Join? Click here for more details.
This is a walking tour of all five campuses, please dress to be outside for a lot of the day and wear sneakers.
Counselor Networking Hour
Monday | November 16 | Boston, MA | In-Person
Colleges of the Fenway invites you to kick off your Fall Counselor Tour experience by joining us for an evening of connection and conversation at our Counselor Networking Hour on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 4:00 – 5:00PM. Drop in for quick networking, small bites, great conversation, and a bit of fun before the big tour day.
This is your chance to connect with admissions representatives from each of the Colleges of the Fenway schools and experience the charm of the Fenway area — a perfect blend of city life, culture, and campus spirit right in the heart of Boston.
When registering, please be sure to select and add the ticket for this event to your cart!
A Few Extras for Our Guests
We know attending the tour means investing time—and for many counselors, the added expense of traveling to Boston—so we’re excited to offer a few extras to make your experience even better:
- $25 Lyft Voucher: Counselors staying at one of our designated room-block hotels will be eligible to receive a $25 Lyft voucher to help offset local transportation costs associated with the tour’s events.
- Welcome Event Gift: Attend Monday evening’s Welcome & Networking Event and receive a $20 TimeOut Market Boston gift card, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
- Stay Through the Finish: Counselors who remain through the conclusion of Tuesday’s Fall Counselor Tour will be entered into a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card, with up to five winners selected.
Additional eligibility and redemption details for the Lyft voucher will be shared with qualifying attendees.
Staying Overnight?
- Need to stay overnight? Explore some of the room block options available to you. Explore Here
Good to Know
- Who is this event intended for? The Discover Colleges of the Fenway: Fall Counselor Tour is specifically designed for high school, transfer, and independent counselors who work with first-year and transfer applicants. The sessions, campus visits, and student interactions are curated with this audience in mind.
- Do you provide overnight accommodations or cover room and board? No, Colleges of the Fenway does not provide or reimburse for overnight accommodations or meals outside of those included during the event day. However, you can find a list of hotel partners with room discounts for your convenience by clicking this link. Explore Here.
- Is parking available? Yes! Complimentary campus parking will be provided for registered attendees. Parking instructions will be included in the final confirmation email sent 2–3 days prior to the event.
- Can international counselors attend? Yes — international counselors are welcome to attend, but Colleges of the Fenway cannot provide visa assistance or documentation beyond your confirmation email and Localist registration. Please ensure your visa status allows for participation in U.S.-based professional events.
- What if I can no longer attend? If your plans change, please cancel your Localist ticket directly through your Localist account so we can offer your spot to another counselor.
- When will I receive final details? A detailed confirmation email, including the full agenda, parking instructions, and any last-minute updates, will be sent 2 days before the event to all registered participants.
- What if I have a special request or need an accommodation not listed here? We want to make sure your experience is smooth and accessible. If you have any special requests or a question not addressed above, please don’t hesitate to contact us at cofadmin@colleges-fenway.org.
- Why is there a limit of counselors per school? To ensure a quality and equitable experience for all attendees, we limit registration to two counselors per school.
Click the link to Register for the Discover the Colleges of the Fenway Tour!
Can’t Join Us in Boston? Discover COF Virtually!
Discover Colleges of the Fenway Webinar
Thursday | November 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | Virtual
Join us virtually for an introduction to our five Boston-based institutions and the unique collaborative relationship that connects them. Through a Colleges of the Fenway overview, institutional snapshots, and perspectives from admissions counselors and student ambassadors, you’ll gain meaningful insight into each institution and how the consortium enhances academic, social, and co-curricular opportunities for students.
What You’ll Gain
- A better understanding of our five member institutions and what distinguishes each campus
- Insight into how the Colleges of the Fenway collaborative model enhances the student experience
- Perspectives from admissions counselors and current students
- Helpful information and context to support students considering colleges in the Boston area
The webinar is free, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be shared with registered attendees prior to the event.
Click the link to Register for the Discover Colleges of the Fenway Webinar.
Questions?
Colleges of the Fenway
Lavinia Paul, cofadmin@colleges-fenway.org
Emmanuel College
Andrea Breen, breena@emmanuel.edu
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)
Mike Hogan, mhogan@massart.edu
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Katarina Douglas, katarina.douglas@mcphs.edu
Simmons University
Matt Arrington, matthew.arrington@simmons.edu
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Kayla Caulfield, caulfieldk2@wit.edu; Sinead McGrath, mcgraths3@wit.edu