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Decision Day VA
It’s time to level up, Virginia! Decision Day activities rally support for students as they make decisions about life after high school. Decision Day activities were first introduced in the late 2000’s and were popularized across the nation by college access initiatives from the U.S. Department of Education. Decision Day has been sponsored by various schools and college access organizations across Virginia since 2012. In 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia joined local schools and communities in celebrating the postsecondary choices of our students through Decision Day VA. Decision Day VA now serves as the annual culminating event for Level Up Virginia.
The goal of Decision Day is to recognize ALL high school seniors for their postsecondary plans and encourage younger students and families to prepare early for postsecondary education. It is important that we celebrate this big step for seniors — and involving underclassmen helps to build a stronger college-going culture and informed student pipeline. Decision Day VA is held annually on or around May 1.
Why Celebrate Decision Day
- To recognize ALL students for their postsecondary plans
- To encourage and remind students it’s time to make a decision
- To support the best match and fit for each student
- To motivate and excite younger students about their future college and career plans
- To cultivate a sense of community and support college-going culture
Host an Event
Hosting a Decision Day event at your school is a great way to engage your students and celebrate their accomplishments. Make sure to register your event as a Signing Day project (another name for Decision Day) to receive national recognition.
Check out the official College Signing Day toolkit for tips, inspiration, information and more.
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Download these resources and/or refer to your hard copy of the Virginia Opportunities Guide and Workbook. Guides are available in bulk through most school counseling offices and can be ordered by school staff.