COLLEGE CARNIVAL AND BINGO: INSTRUCTIONS
 Host a college carnival for students and families, with traditional carnival
games with a college twist. Encourage participants to learn about
college in a fun way!
o Ask high school students, parents and community groups to serve
as volunteers. Recruit one lead person or group for each booth.
o Invite local colleges to join as well!
 Booths can be of three types:
o FOOD: cotton candy, popcorn machine, etc.
o CRAFTS: make a college pennant, face painting, make a beaded
bracelet with college colors, etc.
o GAMES: cake walk (with college fight songs), BINGO, ring toss,
bean bag toss, balloon toss, ping-pong, mini golf, etc.
 Each of these booths are affiliated with a college. Students
must answer a simple question (see pages 2-8) about the
college before they can play.
 The carnival can also serve as a fundraiser by selling tickets (see page 9)
to participate in games, crafts, and purchase food.
o Students and parents can earn tickets ahead of time by
participating in other GEAR UP or college readiness activities
including attending college visits or FAFSA workshops.
 Have a raffle with college gear throughout the night!
 Consider pre-teaching activities to middle school students using BINGO
or another game, so that they are familiar with the material ahead of
time and can showcase knowledge with siblings and parents.
 Adapted from materials shared by Glendale Junior/Senior High School.
University of Oregon
What are U of O’s
colors?
What is U of O’s
mascot?
Where is U of O
located?
What does U of O
stand for?
How many students
attend University of
Oregon?
Can students who
attend University of
Oregon receive
financial aid?
The total cost of
attendance for a
year at U of O is….
Which degree can
you earn from
U of O?
What conference
does U of O play in?
What is another
name for a dorm?
Green & Yellow
A beaver
OR
OR
A duck
Eugene, Oregon
OR
University of Oregon
Over 20,000
Yes
Orange & Black
OR
Portland, Oregon
OR University of Opportunities
OR
under 20,000
No
under $15,000
OR
over $15,000
An Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree
WAC
OR
Residence Hall
PAC 10 (or PAC 12)
OR
a tent
Oregon State University
What are OSU’s
colors?
What is OSU’s
mascot?
Where is OSU
located?
What does OSU
stand for?
How many students
attend OSU?
Can students who
attend OSU receive
financial aid?
The total cost of
attendance for a
year at OSU is….
Which degree can
you earn from
OSU?
What conference
does OSU play in?
What test do
students take to get
into OSU?
Green & Yellow
A beaver
OR
OR
Orange & Black
A duck
Corvallis, Oregon
OR
Portland, Oregon
Oregon State University OR Ontario State University
Over 20,000
Yes
OR
OR
under 20,000
No
under $15,000
OR
over $15,000
An Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree
WAC
SAT
OR
OR
PAC 10 (or PAC 12)
Blood test
Southern Oregon University
What are SOU’s
colors?
What is SOU’s
mascot?
Where is SOU
located?
What does SOU
stand for?
How many students
attend SOU?
Can students who
attend SOU receive
financial aid?
The total cost of
attendance for a
year at SOU is….
Which degree can
you earn from
SOU?
Can you earn a
scholarship to go to
SOU?
Does Southern
Oregon University
have Residence
Halls?
Red & Black
A beaver
OR
Orange & Black
OR
The Raiders
Ashland, Oregon
OR
Monmouth, Oregon
Southern Oregon University OR South Ocean University
Over 20,000
Yes
OR
under $15,000
OR
under 20,000
No
OR
over $15,000
An Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree
Yes
OR
No
Yes
OR
No
Oregon Institute of Technology
What are OIT’s
colors?
What is OIT’s
mascot?
Where is OIT
located?
What does OIT
stand for?
How many students
attend OIT?
Can students who
attend OIT receive
financial aid?
The total cost of
attendance for a
year at OIT is….
Which degree can
you earn from
OIT?
Can a student earn a
Civil Engineering
degree at OIT?
College students go
to class everyday, 8
hours per day.
Navy Blue & Gold
OR
The Hustlin’ Owls
Eugene, Oregon
OR
OR
Orange & Purple
A duck
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Oregon’s Industrial Tech OR Oregon Institute of Technology
Over 20,000
Yes
OR
OR
under 20,000
No
under $16,000
OR
over $16,000
An Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree
Yes
True
OR
Or
No
False
Western Oregon University
What are WOU’s
colors?
What is WOU’s
mascot?
Where is WOU
located?
What does WOU
stand for?
How many students
attend WOU?
Can students who
attend Western
Oregon University
receive financial
aid?
The total cost of
attendance for a
year at WOU is….
Which degree can
you earn from
WOU?
If I want to become
a teacher, would
WOU be a good
school to attend?
Can a student
attending WOU get
involved in
intramural sports?
Green & Yellow
The wolves
OR
OR
Eugene, Oregon
Red & White
A duck
OR
Monmouth, Oregon
White Out University OR Western Oregon University
Over 20,000
Yes
OR
under $16,000
OR
under 20,000
No
OR
over $16,000
An Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree
Yes
OR
No
Yes
OR
No
Eastern Oregon University
What are EOU’s
colors?
What is EOU’s
mascot?
Where is EOU
located?
What does EOU
stand for?
How many students
attend Eastern
Oregon University?
Can students who
attend Eastern
Oregon University
receive financial
aid?
The total cost of
attendance for a
year at EOU is….
Which degree can
you earn from
EOU?
The average college
textbook costs $20
Green & Yellow
A horse
OR
OR
Navy Blue & Gold
A mountaineer
LaGrande, Oregon
OR
Portland, Oregon
Eastern Oregon University OR Equal Opportunity University
Over 20,000
Yes
OR
OR
under 20,000
No
under $13,000
OR
over $13,000
An Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree
True
OR
False
Portland State University
What are PSU’s
colors?
What is PSU’s
mascot?
Where is PSU
located?
What does PSU
stand for?
How many students
attend Portland
State University?
Can students who
attend Portland
State University
receive financial
aid?
The total cost of
attendance for a
year at PSU is….
Which degree can
you earn from
PSU?
The PSU mascot’s
name is …
Portland State
University has the
highest enrollment
of all of the Oregon
colleges or
universities.
Green & White
A beaver
OR
Orange & Black
OR
A Viking
Eugene, Oregon
OR
Portland, Oregon
Portland State University
Over 20,000
Yes
OR
OR
OR Pacific State University
under 20,000
No
under $15,000
OR
over $15,000
An Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree
Victor E. Viking
True
OR
OR
False
Fred
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