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 2025
Dates
Sunday, January 26 - Friday, January 31, 2025
Regions
San Juan, Ponce, Caguas areas
Details
The 2025 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
$800
Program cost includes coordination of the tour schedule for the week; charter bus transportation for the week plus bus driver gratuity; 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 (Lakewood, NJ), and Jacob Jones, Director of International Admissions at Creighton University (Omaha, NE), in partnership with AutopistaAMERICAS, Inc.
Registration
Registration is open only to National CCAA member institutions. Registration for the 2025 Puerto Rico trip is available as part of your 2024-25 National CCAA membership form.
If you have any questions, please email info@nationalccaa.org.
What past participants are saying
"Being on this recruitment trip gave us the opportunity to build new relationships with counselors and prospective students. I'm grateful to have been able to experience this trip with a wonderful group of counselors and I can't wait to return next year!"
– Aly Anzueto, Stonehill College (MA)
"I talked to so many more students on this tour than I would have if I had just scheduled individual high school visits with these schools. Being present in the same physical space as peer institutions went a very long way in garnering some interest!"
– Hannah Baker, College of the Holy Cross (MA)
"This is an excellent trip. It is fast paced, efficient, and effective."
– Stephanie Dugo, Saint Louis University (MO)
"It's a really great program. Best bang for your buck and it's always a pleasure to connect with students and counselors on the island."
– Marilina Matta, Loyola University Maryland (MD)