Admitted Student Events

We will be hosting two full days of on-campus programming on Friday, March 22nd and Friday, April 12th. Each day will include the same general programming, so you do not need to attend both dates. The day will run from 8:30 am to about 4:30pm at our new location on 125 E Street, NW. A tentative schedule is posted below:

8:30am- 9:30am: Check In (breakfast will be available)
9:30am – 10:00am: Welcome remarks
10:00am – 11:00am: GU Politics Discussion Group
11:00am – 11:15am: Break
11:15am – 12:15pm: Current Student Panel Q&A
12:15pm – 1:15pm ET: Lunch with Program Faculty Directors and Current Students
1:15pm – 2:00pm: Scavenger Hunt: finding your way around 125 E
2:00-2:15pm: Break
2:15pm – 3:30pm: Sample Classes
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Reception with McCourt Staff

RSVP HERE to attend Admitted Student Day on Friday, March 22

RSVP HERE to attend Admitted Student Day on Friday April 12

Our Virtual Admitted Student Week will be held from March 11th- March 15th, 2024.

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 11

Welcome Webinar with Dean Maria Cancian

• For all admitted students: Join Dean Maria to learn about the unique education you will receive at McCourt and why it’s so important to study policy right now.
• Watch a Recording of the Welcome Webinar

Academic Affairs & Student Engagement Presentation

• 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.
• Watch a Recording of the Academic & Student Engagement Webinar

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

MIDP Faculty Director Presentation

• 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.
• Watch a Recording of the MIDP Faculty Director Webinar

MPM Faculty Director Presentation

• For students admitted to the MPM program: Join the MPM Faculty Director, Lynn Ross, to learn all about the Master of Policy Management program.
• Watch a Recording of the MPM Faculty Director Webinar

MPP Faculty Director Presentation

• For students admitted to the MPP program: Join the MPP Faculty Director, Adam Thomas, to learn all about the Master of Public Policy program.
• Watch a Recording of the MPP Faculty Director Webinar

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

International Student Experience Presentation

• For admitted international students: Join a staff member from the Office of Global Services to learn about processes for international students including visa, I-20 requirements. Two current international McCourt students will also join the webinar to share their experience.
• Watch a Recording of the International Student Webinar

Career Development Presentation

• For all admitted students: Join a staff member from the Office of Career Development to learn about the resources they offer in relation to internship opportunities and career development. Four alumni will also join the webinar to share their career advice and their own personal stories about their careers.
• Watch a Recording of the Career Development Webinar

MS-DSPP Faculty Director Presentation

• For students admitted to the MS-DSPP program: Join the Faculty Director, Mike Bailey, to learn all about the Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy program.
• Watch a Recording of the MS-DSPP Faculty Director Webinar

Current Student Panel

• 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.
• Watch a Recording of the Current Student Panel

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

Introduction to GU Politics

• 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.
• Watch a Recording of the GU Politics Introduction Webinar

Living in DC Webinar

• 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.
• Watch a Recording of the Living in DC Webinar

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

Sample Class with Professor Day Manoli

• For all admitted students: Join Professor Day Manoli to sit in on a sample class focused on Federal Income Taxation and Public Policy in the United States
• Watch a Recording of the Tax Policy Sample Class

Sample Class with Professor Donald Moynihan

• For all admitted students: Join Professor Don Moynihan to sit in on a sample class focused on Administrative Burdens
• Watch a Recording of the Administrative Burdens Sample Class

We invite you to come to the Hilltop campus this Spring 2024 semester to sit in on a class. Please find the class visit options and schedule here. 

*Note, please try to schedule the class visit at least a week beforehand so we have enough time to confirm with the professor and send you the details.

We are scheduling admitted student receptions in the following locations:

Boston, MA

• Date: April 2, 2024
• Time: 6-8pm ET
• Location: The Merchant, 60 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
• Register here for the Boston Reception

New York City, NY

• Date: April 3, 2024
• Time: 6-8pm ET
• Location: Haswell Green’s, 240 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
• Register here for the NYC Reception

San Francisco, CA

• Date: April 8, 2024
• Time: 6-8pm PT
• Location: Corzetti, 398 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
• Register here for the SF Reception

Los Angeles, CA

• Date: April 9, 2024
• Time: 6-8pm PT
• Location: District, Plaza Level in The Bloc, 700 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Register here for the LA Reception

Admitted Student Welcome Webinar

We recently held an Admitted Student Welcome Webinar on February 15th. In this session, our Admissions, Academic & Student Affairs, and Career Development teams spoke about what to expect as an admitted student. Watch a recording of the Welcome Webinar here.

Meet virtually or on campus with an Admissions staff member.

Starting the week of January 22nd, the Admissions Office will be allowing admitted students to schedule in person one-on-one sessions with a member of the Admissions team! We will also continue to offer virtual appointments as well.

Register for a one-on-one appointment by using the calendar tool below: