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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Northwestern University Drop-In Office Hours | 11/20/2026; 9:00am-1:00pm (Central) | Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, 3-288 Alumni Room, Evanston, IL |
| American Model UN Conference | 11/23/2026; 9:30am-1:30pm (Central) | Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611 |
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
Monday, October 19
- Dean’s Welcome + Admissions Information Session
- Academic Affairs & Student Engagement Presentation
Tuesday, October 20
- Executive Master of Policy Leaderships (EMPL) & Executive Certificate in Public Policy Leadership (ECPL) Faculty Director Presentation
- Master of Policy Management (MPM) Faculty Director Presentation
Wednesday, October 21
- Career Development Presentation
- Master of Public Policy (MPP) Faculty Director Presentation
- Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) Faculty Director Presentation
Thursday, October 22
- Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSPP) Faculty Director Presentation
Friday, October 23
- Current Student Panel
- Sample Class on Institutional Effects of Authoritarianism
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
- Sample class options:
- EJ Dionne, Distinguished University Professor: “Opinion Journalism in the Age of Blogs and AI — and what it meant for the election”
- Rachel Milner Gillers, Associate Professor of the Practice: “Negotiaton Dynamics”
- Sample class options:
- 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.