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 WEEK

    Join 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

     

    October 14, 2025
    10:00am-4:00pm (CT)

     

    Loyola University Chicago "Recruiter-in-Residence"

    Sullivan Center, Room 258
    Chicago, IL

     

    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)

     

    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

     

    October 18, 2025
    12:00-2:00pm (PT)

    CA Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education

    UC Merced

     

    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. 
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