Admitted Student Events
Connect either in person and online!
Customize your campus visit or learn from afar! Whatever suits your schedule, we look forward to connecting with you.
Starting on January 20th, we will welcome admitted students to schedule in person campus visits! Please note that these visits should be planned in advance following the instructions outlined below. We have a variety of on campus events, including two Admitted Student Days.
If you are unable to make it to campus, we continue to have a variety of ways you can get connected in a virtual setting as well. Learn more below about our Welcome Webinar on February 18th and our Virtual Admitted Student Week below, which will take place the week of March 16th- 20th.
Virtual Admitted Student Week
Our Virtual Admitted Student Week will be held from March 16th- March 20th, 2026.
Whether you have accepted your offer of admission or are still deciding, we invite you to attend our Admitted Student Week webinars to learn more about McCourt.
Please register for each session you wish to attend:
MONDAY, MARCH 16
Welcome Webinar with Dean Carole Roan Gresenz
- Time: 11:00- 11:30 am ET
- For all admitted students: Join Dean Carole to learn about the unique education you will receive at McCourt and why it’s so important to study policy right now.
- Register for the Welcome Webinar
Academic Affairs & Student Engagement Presentation
- Time: 12:00- 1:00 pm ET
- For all admitted students: Join our staff members from the Academic and Student Affairs Team to learn about programmatic requirements and student life at McCourt.
- Register for the Academic & Student Engagement Webinar
Career Development Presentation
- Time: 3:00- 4:00 pm ET
- For all admitted students: Join our staff members from the Academic and Student Affairs Team to learn about programmatic requirements and student life at McCourt.
- Register for the Career Development Webinar
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
MS-DSPP Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 11:00 am- 12:00 pm ET
- For students admitted to the MS-DSPP program: Join the Faculty Director, Day Manoli, to learn all about the Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy program.
- Register for the MS-DSPP Faculty Director Webinar
MPM Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 12:30- 1:30 pm ET
- For students admitted to the MPM program: Join the MPM Faculty Director, Nuku Ofori, to learn all about the Master of Policy Management program.
- Register for the MPM Faculty Director Webinar
MPP Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 2:00- 3:00 pm ET
- For students admitted to the MPP program: Join the MPP Faculty Director, Adam Thomas, to learn all about the Master of Public Policy program.
- Register for the MPP Faculty Director Webinar
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
MIDP Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 2:00- 3:00 pm ET
- For students admitted to the MIDP program: Join the MIDP Faculty Director, Franck Wiebe, to learn all about the Master of International Development Policy program.
- Register for the MIDP Faculty Director Webinar
EMPL Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 3:30- 4:30 pm ET
- For students admitted to the EMPL program: Join the Faculty Director, Chloe Schwenke, to learn all about the Executive Master of Policy Leadership program.
- Register for the EMPL Faculty Director Webinar
Living in DC Webinar
- Time: 5:30- 6:30 pm ET
- For all admitted students: Join us to learn about Georgetown’s campus and receive information on life in DC that includes an overview of the DC neighborhoods and tips on finding housing.
- Register for the Living in DC Webinar
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Sample Class with Professor Nejla Asimovic
Register for the “Social Media and Political Behavior” Sample Class
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am ET
For all admitted students: Join Professor Nejla Asimovic to sit in on a sample class focused on social media and political behavior.
Introduction to GU Politics
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am ET
- For all admitted students: Join a GU Politics staff member to learn about the Institute of Politics and Public Service and ways to get involved as a McCourt student.
- Register for the GU Politics Introduction Webinar
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Current Student Panel
- Time: 11:00 am- 12:00 pm ET
- For all admitted students: Join a student panel representing the MPP, MPP-EP, MIDP, MS-DSPP, and MPM programs to learn firsthand from students about their experience with McCourt.
- Register for the Current Student Panel
Sample Class with Professor Krista Ruffini
- Time: 1:00- 2:00 pm ET
- For all admitted students: Join Professor Krista Ruffini to sit in on a sample class focused on Intermediate Microeconomics
- Register for the “Intermediate Microeconomics for Public Policy” Sample Class
Military & Veterans Resource Center Presentation
- Time: 4:00- 5:00 pm ET
- For all military-connected students: Join staff from Georgetown’s Military & Veteran Resource Center to learn about the resources they offer for veterans and other military-connected students.
- Register for the Military & Veterans Resource Center Webinar
Recorded Webinars
We held an Admitted Student Welcome Webinar on Wednesday, February 18th. In this session, our Admissions, Academic Affairs, Student Engagement, and Career Development teams spoke about what to expect as an admitted student. Watch the recording here.
Admitted Student Days (on campus)
We will be hosting two full days of on-campus programming on Friday, March 27th and Friday, April 10th. The day will run from 9:00 am to about 5:30 pm at 125 E Street, NW.
Find the registration links below. More details will be released as the dates get closer.
- RSVP for the March Admitted Student Day (March 27, 2026)
- RSVP for the April Admitted Student Day (April 10, 2026)
Schedule an Individual Admissions Appointment
Meet virtually or on campus with an Admissions staff member.
Starting January 20th, the Admissions office will be allowing admitted students to schedule in person and virtual one-on-one sessions.
Register for a one-on-one appointment by using this calendar tool. Make sure to select “Office Hours with Admissions Representative (virtual appointment)” or “Office Hours with Admissions Representative (in person appointment).”
Chat Virtually with a Current MPP Student
Chat via Zoom with a current MPP second-year student.
Register for a one-on-one appointment by using this calendar tool. Make sure to select “Meet a Current Student (virtual appointment).”
Class Visits
We invite you to come to the Capitol Campus this Spring 2026 semester to sit in on a class.
View the class visit options (note, electives are open to admits from all programs) and schedule to attend a class here.
Regional Receptions
We plan to hold admitted student receptions in cities around the US in late March and early April. Find the locations and dates below (registration details coming soon):
Boston, MA
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
New York, NY
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026