Admissions Events
If you are interested in applying to a program at the McCourt School of Public Policy, we encourage you to join us at one of our many admissions events.
Prospective Graduate Student Events
Upcoming Events
In addition to the information on our website, prospective students can participate in several different kinds of information sessions to learn more about the admissions process and graduate programs offered at McCourt.
Explore on campus, off campus and virtual events
We have a full week of informational webinars in October. Review the schedule and find the links under the “Virtual Prospective Student Week” tab below.
The McCourt School hosts information sessions each fall for prospective students to learn more about our programs. Our information sessions are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of our programs and answer questions about program academics, admissions, career options, and the McCourt community. In person information sessions will be held at The McCourt School, 125 E Street, NW Washington, D.C.
We will be visiting a city near you! Join a McCourt Admissions representative for coffee to chat more about our graduate programs and admissions process.
San Francisco, CA
- Date: Friday, October 16
- Location: Capital One Cafe, 101 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94108
- Times: 9:00am PT | 10:00am PT | 11:00am PT | 12:00pm PT | 1:00pm PT
New York University
- Date: Wednesday, October 21
- Location: Palladium Hall, 140 E 14th St., New York, NY 10003-4283
- Times: 11:00am ET | 12:00pm ET | 1:00pm ET | 2:00pm ET | 3:00pm ET
New York, NY
- Date: Thursday, October 22
- Location: MOKAFÉ, 687 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
- Times: 8:00am ET | 9:00am ET | 10:00am ET | 11:00am ET | 12:00pm ET
University of Southern California
- Date: Monday, October 26
- Location: USC Career Center, 3601 Trousdale Parkway, STU B1 (lower level of Student Union Bldg.)
- Times: 10am-3pm (Pacific)
Los Angeles, CA
- Date: Wednesday, October 28
- Location: Capital One Cafe, 801 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Times: 9:00am PT | 10:00am PT | 11:00am PT | 12:00pm PT
Boston, MA
- Date: Friday, October 30
- Location: Capital One Cafe, 711 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-2616
- Times: 10:00am ET | 11:00am ET | 12:00pm ET | 2:30pm ET | 3:00pm ET
New Orleans, LA
- Date: Wednesday, November 11
- Location: Mr Wolf Espresso, 900 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130-3971
- Times: 10:00am CT | 11:00am CT | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm CT | 2:00pm CT
Chicago, IL
- Date: Saturday, November 21
- Location: Capital One Cafe, 100 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60603
- Times: 9:00am CT | 10:00am CT | 11:00am CT | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm CT
Additional dates and locations may be added to this section, so please check back for updates.
The McCourt School of Public Policy’s admissions team attends numerous graduate fairs, information tables and admissions events nationwide.
| Event | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University Drop-in Office Hours | 10/14/2026, 10am-2:30pm (Pacific) | SFSU Career & Leadership Development |
| CU Boulder Roam Anywhere Career & Internship Fair | 10/15/2026, 11am-4pm (Mountain) | Glenn Miller Ballroom |
| UC Davis Grad & Law School Fair | 10/21/2026; 11am-2pm (Pacific) | UC Davis Quad |
| University of Santa Clara Meet & Greet Graduate Schools | 10/22/2026; 4pm-6pm (Pacific) | Santa Clara University, Locatelli Student Center |
| UC Irvine Graduate School Expo | 10/27/2026; 11am-2pm (Pacific) | UC Irvine, outside on Ring Road |
| Admit UCLA: Graduate & Professional School Fair | 10/28/2026; 4pm-7pm (Pacific) | Ackerman Grand Ballroom |
| Boston College Drop-in Office Hours | 10/29/2026, 11am-1pm (Eastern) | Boston College Career Center 38 Commonwealth Avenue, Chesnut Hill, MA Conference Room 309 |
| Boston University Drop-in Office Hours | 10/29/2026; 5pm- 7pm (Eastern) | Center for Career Development, 100 Bay State Road, 6th floor |
| Public Policy Leadership Conference Opportunities Fair | 10/31/2026; 10:15am- 12:15pm (Eastern) | Harvard Kennedy School |
| Information Table at Tulane University | 11/12/2026; 11:00am- 1:30pm (Central) | Mussafer Hall Lobby, 6823 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA |
| Information Table at Loyola University New Orleans | 11/12/2026; 2:00pm- 4:00pm (Central) | Danna Student Center, 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA |
| Annual National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference – Recruitment Fair & Expo | 11/13/2026; 8:30am- 3:30pm (Central) | Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, Two Poydras St, New Orleans, LA |
Events will continue to be added to this section, so please check back for updates.
Each year, the McCourt School of Public Policy hosts a virtual prospective student week inviting students to participate in a series of interactive webinars hosted by McCourt’s dedicated staff, esteemed faculty directors and passionate current students. Whether you’re exploring graduate programs for the first time or narrowing down your choices, this is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights into our academic offerings, student life and the values that shape our community.
Virtual Prospective Student Week will be held October 19- 23, 2026
Current schedule is as follows (note, we will add a few more sessions in the coming weeks):
Monday, October 19
- Dean’s Welcome + Admissions Information Session
- Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm ET
- RSVP here
- Academic Affairs & Student Engagement Presentation
- Time: 3:00pm- 4:00pm ET
- RSVP here
Tuesday, October 20
- Executive Master of Policy Leaderships (EMPL) & Executive Certificate in Public Policy Leadership (ECPL) Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 12:00pm- 1:00pm ET
- RSVP here
- Master of Policy Management (MPM) Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm ET
- RSVP here
Wednesday, October 21
- Career Development Presentation
- Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm
- RSVP here
- Master of Public Policy (MPP) Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm ET
- RSVP here
- Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 3:00pm- 4:00pm ET
- RSVP here
Thursday, October 22
- Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSPP) Faculty Director Presentation
- Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm ET
- RSVP here
Friday, October 23
The McCourt School hosts a full day of on-campus programming where prospective students can learn more about our academic programs, student life and world-class campus from faculty, staff and current students.
Date: Friday, November 6
Location: 125 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
RSVP for Prospective Student Day here
Tentative Schedule
- 9:15am-10:00am: Registration & Breakfast
- 10:00am-10:30am: Welcome
- 10:30am-11:45am: Faculty Director Panel
- 11:45am-1:00pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm-2:15pm: Sample Class
- 2:15pm- 2:30pm: Break
- 2:30pm- 4:00pm: Student Engagement + Student Panel
Not sure which program is right for you? Determining the right program for you is important from the very beginning of the application process.