General Graduate Admissions Events
Master's and Certificate Open House
Master's and Certificate Open House: Thursday, October 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern (Virtual)
Arlington Graduate Open House: Thursday, November 2, 5- 7 p.m. Eastern
Application Drop-In Hours
"Drop In" during our virtual application drop-in hours to ask the admissions team any questions you may have about your master’s application.
Check back soon or sign up to request program information to be notified of future events!
Career Development Sessions
Join our career development team for upcoming virtual sessions to learn how the Schar School works to advance students' careers. You'll learn about career opportunities, program outcomes, and the career support services that are available to all of our students and alumni.
Schar School Career Development Session: Friday, November 10, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern (Virtual)
Virtual Information Sessions:
Prospective students are invited to attend virtual information sessions led by the graduate admissions team to hear more about our master's degree programs offered at the Schar School. These online session provide program overviews as well as the application process, student experience, and graduate outcomes.
Career Path Information Sessions
Programs Supporting Careers in Public Service Information Session: Tuesday, October 10, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Programs Supporting Careers in Foreign Policy Information Session: Thursday, October 12, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Programs Supporting Careers in Intelligence & Security: Thursday, October 26, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Graduate Certificates
Join us to learn more about the graduate certificates offered at the Schar School, the admissions process, and career benefits. The online session will be co-hosted by the Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions as well as the Director of Career Development.
Graduate Certificate Information Session: Friday, November 3, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Master of Biodefense
Biodefense Information Session, Monday, November 13, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Master of Global Commerce and Policy
Global Commerce and Policy Information Session: Thursday, November 9, noon to 1:00 p.m. ET (Virtual)
Master of International Security
International Security Information Session: Tuesday, November 28, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern (Virtual)
Master of Public Policy
MPP Information Session: Thursday, November 16, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern (Virtual)
Master of Public Administration
MPA Information Session: Tuesday, November 28, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern (Virtual)
Master of Political Science
MA Political Science Information Session: Tuesday, November 14, noon to 1:00 p.m. ET (Virtual)
Master of Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM)
ODKM Information Session: Wednesday, November 15, noon to 1:00 p.m. ET (Virtual)
PhD Virtual Information Sessions
Prospective international students are invited to attend a virtual information session to learn more about the admission requirements for our PhD programs that are unique to you. Join us to learn more about the admission process for international students and get your questions answered.
Upcoming PhD Open Houses
Prospective students are invited to attend a virtual open house to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government PhD Programs and interact with the admissions staff and faculty program directors.
- From 7 to 7:30 p.m. please join admissions to cover the PhD application.
- From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. please join the PhD Program Directors to learn more about the programs and ask any questions you may have.
You are welcome to join the event for the full duration if you would like to hear from admissions and program faculty.
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BAM Virtual Informational Sessions
Prospective students are invited to attend virtual information sessions led by the graduate admissions team to hear more about our master's degree programs offered at the Schar School. These online sessions provide program overviews as well as the application process, student experience, and graduate outcomes.
Check back soon or sign up to request program information to be notified of future events!
