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)
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.
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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.
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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-Centered 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
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, September 25, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Master of Global Commerce and Policy
Global Commerce and Policy Information Session: Tuesday, September 19, noon to 1:00 p.m. ET (Virtual)
Master of International Security
International Security Information Session: Thursday, September 14, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern (Virtual)
Master of Public Policy
MPP Information Session and Bistro: Monday, September 11, 5 to 8:00 p.m. ET (In-person at Mason Square)
Master of Public Administration
MPA Information Session: Thursday, September 21, noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern (Virtual)
Master of Political Science
MA Political Science Information Session: Wednesday, September 13, noon to 1:00 p.m. ET (Virtual)
Master of Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM)
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!
