Puerto Rico Recruitment Program

With a Catholic population of 56%, many families in Puerto Rico value Catholic education, making this an ideal place to connect with potential students interested in a values-based education.

About the Tour

Since 2008, the National CCAA has led the highly successful recruitment tour to Puerto Rico; it has become a signature recruitment opportunity for Catholic colleges and universities. On average, admission representatives from 40 Catholic member colleges and universities take part annually. Tour participants visit carefully selected high schools, meeting with students who are interested in Catholic higher education. The tour also provides an opportunity for college participants to connect with secondary school and independent counselors.

Puerto Rico 2024

Dates

Sunday, January 28 to Friday, February 2, 2024

Regions

San Juan, Ponce, and Caguas areas

Details

The 2024 Puerto Rico Recruitment Program schedule is currently being planned. Please check back for more details.

The 2023 Puerto Rico Recruitment Program schedule is available here

All college representatives participating in the Puerto Rico Recruitment Program must attend every National CCAA- sponsored visit during the tour. The program is promoted with the understanding that all participating schools will be at each event.

Cost

$700

Program cost includes coordination of the tour schedule for the week; bus transportation for the week; promotion to students; promotion to all school counselors in Puerto Rico; and counselor gifts. While airfare, hotel and meals are not included, special hotel rates are arranged for participants. 

Tour Team

The tour will be led by Priscilla Alicea, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions at Georgian Court University and Jorge Muñoz Figueroa, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admission at University of Dayton,  in partnership with AutopistaAMERICAS, Inc. Contact Priscilla or Jorge with questions about the tour.

Registration

Registration is open only to National CCAA member institutions. We have now reached capacity for the 2024 Puerto Rico Recruitment Tour. 

If you have any questions, please email info@nationalccaa.org.

What past participants are saying

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"The trip provided the opportunity to build strong relationships with guidance counselors and prospective families. As a result, we have seen the number of applications and enrolling students increase significantly over the past three years.”"

– Maureen Mathis, Saint Joseph’s University (PA)
 

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"Every year, the program is well organized and the tour runs smoothly throughout the week. It is a wonderful way to create and foster connections with prospective students and counselors."

– Jose Ramos, St. John Fisher College (NY)
 

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"I thought the program was really well organized and not overwhelming. Thank you for all you do!"

– Gabriela Martinez, University of Dallas (TX)
 

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"Overall GREAT tour! The tour coordinators did a fantastic job planning and keeping everyone informed."

– Brennan McDevitt, Saint Joseph's University (PA)