CANTON -- St. Lawrence University will host nearly 100 colleges and universities during Higher Education Night, which will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Leithead Field House.

The event is an opportunity for high school students and their families to meet representatives from participating colleges and to gather information.

Financial aid representatives also will be available, providing details on the application process and the various types of financial aid available.

Students from high schools throughout Northern New York and Canada are expected to attend.

Higher Education Night will also offer an “Ask Admissions Experts” panel discussion immediately preceding the event. The discussion, also in Leithead Field House, will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:15 p.m.

The panel, which is intended for students in grades 9 though 11, their parents, and guidance counselors, will focus on what students can do in high school to enhance their applications for admission to selective colleges.

Panelists from Clarkson University, Skidmore College, SUNY Potsdam, the University of Buffalo and St. Lawrence University will comment on curricular choices, summer activities, jobs, schools and community activities.

Leithead Field House is located behind the Augsbury Physical Education Center on Park Street in Canton.

Info: St. Lawrence University Admissions at 229-5818.