Young Harris, Ga, May 18, 2026 | The Georgia Education Articulation Committee (GEAC) announces the dates for the Fall 2026 Georgia Probe College Tour. The 14-week tour schedule features 99 local Probe fairs across 87 Georgia cities. Most fairs take place during school hours.
The tour kicks off at Jones County High School in Gray, GA, on Tuesday, August 18, and concludes in Waynesboro, GA, on Thursday, November 19.
Preview the Fall 2026 Georgia Probe College Tour schedule.
“Probe College Fairs provide a valuable opportunity for college representatives to engage directly with prospective students in communities across Georgia,” stated Clinton Hobbs, executive director of Probe.
“In an era where digital communication and social media prevail, these face-to-face interactions are unparalleled in shaping students’ academic paths.”
Hobbs also noted, “The Probe College tour connects students from the North Georgia mountains to the coast, offering them access to various postsecondary opportunities.”
Last fall, more than 43,000 Georgia high school students registered for a Probe fair in their local areas.
Colleges that participate in the tour can join the Probe Partners Program. As Probe partners, colleges share their inquiry data from Georgia students to help promote local fairs. Additionally, partners will receive contact information for all registered students, including those who scan at their tables.
Exhibitor Registration Opens June 15, 2026
Exhibitor registration opens for the Fall 2026 Georgia Probe College tour on June 15. Colleges may purchase an All-Tour Pass for $3,610 or choose individual fairs from the tour schedule (prices vary). Each fair location has capacity limits, so early registration is encouraged.
A one-time, all-inclusive scanning app fee of $175 is required at initial registration. This fee covers all fairs and is available to all representatives from the exhibiting institution.
Pre-Tour College Rep Virtual Meetings
Probe invites registered college representatives to join one of two pre-tour virtual meetings on Tuesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 12, at 2:00pm EST. Tour representatives will discuss fair guidelines and answer questions.
New Rep Orientation and Kickoff Reception
New college admission representatives or experienced ones new to Georgia are invited to an in-person New Rep Orientation on Monday, August 17 beginning at 5:00pm EST. The orientation and reception will be held at the Macon City Center Marriott.
During the 1.5-hour orientation, attendees will learn how to represent their institutions effectively, receive safety and travel tips, and discover how to make the most of the Probe tour. The cost is $25, which covers both the orientation and kickoff reception.
All representatives can also attend the kickoff networking reception for $35 per person.
Probe Fair Host Virtual Meetings
Probe will conduct two virtual meetings for fair hosts ahead of the tour on Tuesday, August 11, or Wednesday, August 12, at 10:00am EST. Fair hosts will review local fair standards, learn how to promote student registration, and get their questions answered.
High School Student Fair Registration | Opens August 3
High school student registration opens on Monday, August 3. Please check each fair to determine attendance eligibility.
Local high school counselors can “group register” students for fairs. Counselors will receive a PDF with each student’s QR code. Additionally, registered students will receive their fair QR code by email.
High School Counselor Virtual Workshop
High school counselors should join a free, virtual workshop on Thursday, August 13, at 9:30am EST. Representatives from the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Independent Colleges Association will provide updates for the 2026-2027 school year. A current high school guidance counselor will provide insights and helpful tips regarding the PROBE Tour.
About Probe
The Georgia Probe College Tour attracts colleges and universities of all shapes, sizes, and missions to connect with Georgia high school students and their families throughout the State, from the largest metropolitan areas to rural counties.
Probe brings together diverse institutions, from research universities to vocational-technical schools, to highlight available educational opportunities to students of all backgrounds.
The nonprofit Georgia Education Articulation Committee, Inc. (GEAC), founded in 1950, organizes the tour to stimulate Georgia citizens’ interest in postsecondary education.