Welcome to Coast to Coast, a joint travel partnership among Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University. Because each of our institutions practices holistic admissions within a highly selective environment, we have partnered to offer insight into the seemingly complex admissions process. We hope you will join us for the program most convenient for you.

Please note, the Coast to Coast program is intended to be an introduction to each of our institutions and an opportunity to answer some of your questions. For more specific information about our institutions, please visit our websites or arrange a visit.

Questions? Contact us at questions@coasttocoasttour.org

Upcoming Events

In-Person Upcoming Events

Programs are listed in local time


City, State DateVenueRegistration LinkParking
El Paso, TX Sunday, September 27, 2026 3 – 5 p.m. El Paso Public Main Library Maud Sullivan Gallery Register
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Monday, September 28, 2026 7 – 9 p.m St. Mark's School of Texas Decherd Performance Hall Register All campus visitors drive down Preston Road to get to St. Mark's. Visitors can park in any of the open parking spaces and a member of our security team can point them towards Decherd.
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Pulaski Academy - Murphy Theatre Meyer Student Pavilion Register
Houston, TX Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. British International School of Houston Register
New Orleans, LA Thursday, October 1, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Isidore Newman School Henson Auditorium RegisterStreet parking is available around Henson Auditorium.
Bay Area, CA Sunday, October 11, 2026 4 – 6 p.m. Head-Royce School Community Room (D-224) Register After school hours, visitors may park in any open parking spot in the Field Lot, the South Campus Upper Lot, or the Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral Parking Pavilion on levels 1 or 2. Neighborhood Courtesy Please be respectful of our neighbors: do not block driveways, make U-turns, or park on Whittle or Funston Avenues. Avoid bus zones, observe street cleaning signs, and follow the Big 5 Driving Rules. Do not park on Lincoln Avenue below the gatehouse for any amount of time. Click here for more information.
Los Angeles, CA Monday, October 12, 2026 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES) Main Auditorium Register Guests can park in the West Parking Lot. There is also plenty of street parking in front of the school and throughout the surrounding neighborhood.
San Diego, CA Tuesday, October 13, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Pacific Ridge School Gymnasium, Athletic Center Register
Phoenix, AZ Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Xavier College Preparatory Register
Albuquerque, NM Thursday, October 15, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. La Cueva High School Register
City, State: El Paso, TX Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 3 – 5 p.m. Venue: El Paso Public Main Library Maud Sullivan Gallery Registration Link: Register
City, State: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Venue: St. Mark's School of Texas Decherd Performance Hall Registration Link: Register Parking: All campus visitors drive down Preston Road to get to St. Mark's. Visitors can park in any of the open parking spaces and a member of our security team can point them towards Decherd.
City, State: Little Rock, AR Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Venue: Pulaski Academy - Murphy Theatre Meyer Student Pavilion Registration Link: Register
City, State: Houston, TX Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Venue: British International School of Houston Registration Link: Register
City, State: New Orleans, LA Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Venue: Isidore Newman School Henson Auditorium Registration Link: Register Parking: Street parking is available around Henson Auditorium.
City, State: Bay Area, CA Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 4 – 6 p.m. Venue: Head-Royce School Community Room (D-224) Registration Link: Register Parking: After school hours, visitors may park in any open parking spot in the Field Lot, the South Campus Upper Lot, or the Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral Parking Pavilion on levels 1 or 2. Neighborhood Courtesy Please be respectful of our neighbors: do not block driveways, make U-turns, or park on Whittle or Funston Avenues. Avoid bus zones, observe street cleaning signs, and follow the Big 5 Driving Rules. Do not park on Lincoln Avenue below the gatehouse for any amount of time. Click here for more information.
City, State: Los Angeles, CA Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Venue: Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES) Main Auditorium Registration Link: Register Parking: Guests can park in the West Parking Lot. There is also plenty of street parking in front of the school and throughout the surrounding neighborhood.
City, State: San Diego, CA Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Venue: Pacific Ridge School Gymnasium, Athletic Center Registration Link: Register
City, State: Phoenix, AZ Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Venue: Xavier College Preparatory Registration Link: Register
City, State: Albuquerque, NM Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 7 – 9 p.m. Venue: La Cueva High School Registration Link: Register
Sample Agenda for the Evening

Sample agenda, start times may vary. Please confirm the start time on your confirmation
In-person events Virtual events
6:30 – 7 p.m. Check-In 7 p.m. Program Commences
7 p.m. Program Commences 7:10 – 7:50 p.m. School Overviews
7 – 8:15 p.m. Formal Program: School Overviews and Pearls of Wisdom 7:50 – 8:15 p.m. Question and Answer
8:15 – 9 p.m. Optional Question and Answer 8:15 p.m. Program Concludes
In-person events
6:30 – 7 p.m. Check-In
7 p.m. Program Commences
7 – 8:15 p.m. Formal Program: School Overviews and Pearls of Wisdom
8:15 – 9 p.m. Optional Question and Answer
Virtual events
7 p.m. Program Commences
7:10 – 7:50 p.m. School Overviews
7:50 – 8:15 p.m. Question and Answer
8:15 p.m. Program Concludes