HBCU college tours for churches, youth organizations, and schools investing in the next generation.
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Your young people are capable of extraordinary things. But too many of them have never set foot on a college campus. They've never seen Black excellence celebrated on a homecoming Saturday. They've never imagined themselves in those spaces.
Southern Cross Journeys partners with churches, schools, and youth organizations to change that.
Our student group tours are designed for organizations ready to invest in their young people's futures. We handle every detail—transportation, lodging, meals, campus access—so your chaperones can focus on mentorship, not logistics.
When your students return, they won't just have visited colleges. They'll have seen a vision for their future they didn't know was possible.
Built for Organizations Like Yours
Churches & Faith Communities
Your youth ministry is already shaping young lives. A Southern Cross tour extends that mission—showing students that their faith community believes in their future. Many of our strongest partnerships are with churches that make HBCU tours an annual tradition.
Divine Nine & Greek Organizations
ntroduce the next generation to the institutions that shaped yours. Our tours are perfect for chapter youth initiatives, mentorship programs, and legacy-building events. Watch young people walk the same yards where you found your own community.
Jack & Jill, The Links, 100 Black Men
Your organizations exist to develop young leaders. Our tours are a natural extension of that mission—providing experiences that build aspiration, expand networks, and connect students to opportunity.
Schools & Educational Programs
Whether you're a private school, charter network, or college prep program, our tours provide access and exposure that transforms how students see their options.
More Than a Tour.
A Transformation.
Every year, thousands of families drive themselves from campus to campus—exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if they're making the right choices.
Southern Cross Journeys is different.
We've built relationships with admissions offices at HBCUs across the country. We time our tours to homecoming weekends when campus culture comes alive. We handle every detail so you can focus on what matters: discovering where your student will thrive.
This isn't just about finding a college. It's about finding a community.
Student Group Options
Pick Your HBCU Tour
Duration: 3-4 days
A focused tour visiting 3-5 HBCU campuses, timed to homecoming weekends for maximum impact. Perfect for groups wanting to showcase the HBCU experience without an extended time commitment.
Best For: Church groups, first-time tour organizers, younger students (9th-10th grade)
Where We Thrive Tour
Duration: 5 days
Our comprehensive tour combining HBCUs with nearby PWIs. Students see the full spectrum of options and develop frameworks for evaluating what environment is right for them.
Best For: College prep programs, 11th-12th grade students, organizations wanting comparative context
Custom Group Experiences
Duration: 5 days
Have specific campuses in mind? Want to incorporate heritage sites? Working with a budget or schedule constraint? We'll build a custom itinerary that meets your organization's needs.
Best For: Organizations with specific goals, repeat clients, larger groups
Everything Handled. Every Detail Covered.
Transportation
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Luxury charter buses with WiFi, charging ports, and restrooms
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Professional drivers familiar with our routes
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All fuel, tolls, and parking included
Accommodations
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Quality hotel stays (2-3 students per room)
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Chaperone rooms included (1 free chaperone per 8 students)
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Hotels selected for safety, comfort, and proximity to campuses
Meals
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All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Dietary accommodations available
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Opportunities for local cuisine experiences
Campus Access
Our tours aren't just about buildings and majors. They're about belonging. We help students understand where they'll thrive—academically, socially, and culturally.
Campus Access
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Priority scheduling with admissions offices
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Student-led campus tours
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Information sessions and Q&A with admissions staff
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Homecoming event access (where applicable)
Support
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Professional tour coordinator on every trip
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Pre-trip planning calls with your leadership
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Student preparation materials
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Emergency support throughout the journey
Investment That Reaches Every Student
We believe every student deserves access to these
experiences—regardless of their family's financial situation.
That's why we work with organizations to structure pricing that works:
Group Pricing: Volume discounts for larger groups make per-student costs significantly lower than family tours.
Scholarship Support: Many of our partner organizations fundraise to subsidize costs for students who couldn't otherwise attend. We can help you structure this.
Payment Plans: We work with organizations to establish payment timelines that align with your fundraising calendar.
Sponsorship Connections: We're building relationships with corporate sponsors interested in supporting student access. Ask us about current opportunities.
How Group Tours Work
6-12 Months Before:
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Initial consultation and tour selection
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Date confirmation and deposit
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Begin promoting to your community
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3-6 Months Before:
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Finalize itinerary and campus schedule
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Student registration opens
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Chaperone recruitment and training
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1-3 Months Before:
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Final headcount and payment
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Pre-trip orientation for students and chaperones
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Packing lists and preparation materials distributed
Tour Week:
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Professional coordination from departure to return
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Daily briefings and reflection sessions
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Real-time support for any needs
After the Tour:
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Follow-up resources for students
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Application support through BookerT platform
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Planning call for next year's tour