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.
**To schedule a virtual or in-person one-on-one appointment with a member of the Admissions team, please use the calendar tool at the bottom of this page.**
ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS
View this webinar hosted by the McCourt School's Admissions Office. This session provides a comprehensive overview of our graduate degree programs and addresses program academics, admissions, career options, and the McCourt community. Join a webinar hosted by admissions officers from the policy schools at American University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, the University of Maryland and the University of Virginia. The panel will give tips on how to prepare to be a strong candidate to graduate public policy programs. Topics will include researching programs, engaging with schools, understanding deadlines, preparing your application, financial aid, and making your final enrollment decision. This session will NOT be recorded.
VIRTUAL PROSPECTIVE STUDENT WEEKJoin us for McCourt's Virtual Prospective Student Week -- October 20-24th. We invite you 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.
Monday, October 20th, 2025- 11:00-11:30am: Dean's Welcome, RSVP HERE
- 12:00-1:00pm: Admissions Presentation, RSVP HERE
- 2:00-3:00pm: Academic Affairs & Student Engagement Presentation, RSVP HERE
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025- 12:00-1:00pm: MS-DSPP Faculty Director Presentation, RSVP HERE
- 2:00-3:00pm: Career Development Presentation, RSVP HERE
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025- 12:00-1:00pm: EMPL Faculty Director Presentation, RSVP HERE
- 2:00-3:00pm: MPM Faculty Director Presentation, RSVP HERE
- 4:00-5:00pm: MIDP Faculty Director Presentation, RSVP HERE
Thursday, October 23rd,2025- 1:00-2:00pm: MPP Faculty Director Presentation, RSVP HERE
Friday, October 24th, 2025- 11:00am-12:00pm: Current Student Panel, RSVP HERE
COFFEE CHATS We will be visiting a city near you! Sign up to meet a McCourt Admissions representative for coffee to chat more about our graduate programs and admissions process.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Thursday, October 2, 2025 UNC Career Center, Hanes Hall 411
Drop in anytime between 10am - 1pm
Atlanta Coffee Chats Friday, October 10, 2025
Portrait Coffee 1065 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Southwest
Atlanta, GA 30310
Times available & registration links:
Chicago Coffee Chats Thursday, October 16, 2025 Capital One Cafe
100 S State St
Chicago, IL 60603
Times available & registration links:
San Francisco Coffee Chats Thursday, October 16, 2025 Capital One Cafe
101 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
Times available & registration links:
Berkeley Coffee Chats Friday, October 17, 2025 Cafe Milano
2522 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA
Times available & registration links:
University of California Los Angeles Tuesday, October 21, 2025 UCLA Career Center
Drop in anytime between 3-5pm
Los Angeles Coffee Chats Thursday, October 23, 2025 Capital One Cafe 801 South Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Times available & registration links:
New York City Coffee Chats Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Capital One Cafe 853 Broadway
New York, NY
Times available & registration links:
Boston Coffee Chats Sunday, November 2, 2025 Capital One Cafe 711 Boylston St
Boston, MA
Times available & registration links:
2025 GRADUATE FAIRS AND INFORMATION TABLES Please see below for a list of events McCourt will be attending. Events will be added in the coming weeks, so please check back for updates. October 8, 2025
11:00am-1:00pm (ET) |
Bucknell University Information Table Elaine Langone Center (ELC), Student Mall
1 Dent Dr Lewisburg, PA 17837
| October 9, 2025
11:00am-3:00pm (ET) |
Penn State Graduate School Day HUB-Robeson Center, Alumni Hall
| October 9, 2025
3:00-6:00pm (ET) |
AUCC Fall 2025 Graduate School Fair Clark Atlanta University
Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center
Juanita Branco Multipurpose Room - 3rd Floor
223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
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October 14, 2025
10:00am-4:00pm (CT)
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Loyola University Chicago "Recruiter-in-Residence" Sullivan Center, Room 258
Chicago, IL
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October 14, 2025
12:00-2:00pm (PT)
| Santa Clara Graduate School Fair Locatelli Student Activity Center |
October 15, 2025
12:00-3:30pm (CT)
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Illinois Graduate & Professional School Fair Illini Union
| October 15, 2025
12:00-4:00pm (PT) |
UC Berkeley Graduate & Law School Fair MLK Student Union
Pauley Ballroom
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October 18, 2025
12:00-2:00pm (PT) |
CA Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education UC Merced
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October 21, 2025
1:00-3:00pm (PT)
| UCLA Information Table UCLA Career Center |
October 22, 2025
11:00am -2:00pm (PT)
| USC Graduate School Fair Trousdale Parkway |
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT DAY
McCourt will be hosting a full day of on-campus programming on Friday, November 7, 2025 where prospective students can learn more about our academic programs and student life from faculty, staff, and current students. We invite you to join us at The McCourt School's new home on Georgetown's Capitol Campus: 125 E St, NW Washington DC. A tentative schedule is below:- Check-in (breakfast will be available)
- Dean's Welcome
- Faculty Director Panel
- Admissions Presentation
- Lunch
- Sample Classes
- Student Engagement Overview
- Current Student Panel
RSVP HERE to attend Prospective Student Day on Friday, November 7
SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON VISIT Schedule a virtual or in-person one-on-one session with a member of our Admissions team! Use the calendar tool below to register for a time slot. Please do not register for more than one session at a time. |