College Signing Day - Reach Higher

Michelle Obama and a group of students are on stage celebrating eduction.

College Signing Day

College Signing Day is very special to Reach Higher. In the spring of 2014, our team planned the first national College Signing Day in San Antonio, Texas. Over a decade later, the importance of a postsecondary education is now more crucial than ever before.

College Signing Day celebrates all students committed to pursuing an education past high school. Whether they plan to attend a community college, a 4-year university, a certificate program, the military, or any other education past high school, College Signing Day shows full support of students making decisions for their future. That’s the entire reason why former First Lady Michelle Obama started Reach Higher and Better Make Room: to inspire students to own their future.

College Signing Day Toolkit

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Activity Guide

See ways to get your entire school involved in the fun whether in person or virtually! Inside are activity suggestions for your celebration.

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Event Guide

This document is a great resource for planning your event. Use this template to make your event your own!

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COLLEGE SIGNING DAY GRAPHIC

PRINTABLE SIGN (color)

PRINTABLE SIGN (b&w)

Frequently Asked Questions

When should we host our event?College Signing Day events can happen anytime that works best for your students or school schedules. We know that testing and modified schedules happen in the Spring, so consult your calendar and school leadership to choose the date that works best for a celebration. And of course, you can name your celebration whatever works best for your community.

Is there a list of activities you recommend we do to celebrate College Signing Day?
Continue exploring this website to find resources to celebrate in person and virtually. Keep in mind that celebrating College Signing Day is all about what works best for you, your students, and your community! There are so many ways to celebrate at little to no cost to you or your school!

Is there any funding our school can receive for College Signing Day?
We created a sponsor letter template that you can use to contact local companies to find sponsorships to make your event as fun and affordable as possible. We also provided a template to invite VIP guests. Remember, the most important part of College Signing Day is celebrating your students and their amazing accomplishments!

Who can celebrate College Signing Day?
Anyone! College Signing Day is a day where everyone comes together to celebrate students who have committed to their future plans – whether that’s a community college, the military, transferring institutions, a four-year university, or an industry-recognized certificate program. Whether you’re a family member, a K-12 educator, community leader, or graduating student yourself, you can celebrate online using #CollegeSigningDay on social media!

Can Mrs. Obama attend or record a video for my College Signing Day event?
Mrs. Obama would love to join all of the events that celebrate students’ accomplishments and their commitments to higher education. Unfortunately, she will not be able to join individual events. But use #CollegeSigningDay on your social media posts so that we can all see how you are celebrating.