HBCU Tour Info

By Empowering Our Youth

RISE 5280 FALL HBCU TOUR 2026 flyer

RISE 5280 is excited to announce our FALL 2026 HBCU Tour!!!

From November 27th - December 4th, 2026, we will be taking students from various high schools from multiple states to tour 8 HBCU's:

Dillard University
Xavier University
Grambling State University
Selma University 
Fort Valley State University
Clark Atlanta University
Spelman College
Morehouse College

Including:
The Bayou Classic

Battle of the Bands
The Whitney Plantation

No minimum GPA required. Must be in high school - no exceptions. You can live in any state and attend!

Cost: $2000 / $300 deposit to reserve spot. Payment plans are available for the remaining balance.

Cost includes:

Roundtrip flight
Motor Coach Transportation
Hotel Accommodations
The Whitney Plantation
The Bayou Classic
The Battle of the Bands
On-site tour of 8 HBCUs
3 Meals a day
8 College T-shirts
College Tour Bag

* Tour FAQs can be found at the bottom of the page.

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We are so thankful for Southwest's ongoing support and sponsorship of our organization’s HBCU Tours.

And, we are also thankful for Colorado Access for their support and sponsorship of transportation for our organization’s HBCU Tours.

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From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank our sponsors & partners.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Send us a message at info@rise5280.org

HBCU TOUR GALLERY

Check out photos from our previous tours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What separates this tour from other college tours?

We are the #1 HBCU College Tour provider in Colorado and Georgia we believe that every student should have the opportunity to go on one. That is why we do not require a minimum GPA. Our goal is to inspire and educate every student that we touch.

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