The Harris Public Policy admissions team hosts virtual and in-person events throughout the year for prospective and admitted students to learn more about our programs, outcomes, the application process, and life as a student at Harris.

General Information Sessions (virtual)

Information Sessions (virtual)
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General Information Sessions

Join an overview session to learn about degree programs and the application process at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.  

Please note, all sessions are listed in Central Time. 

Program-specific & Special Information Sessions (virtual)

Program-specific & Special Topics (virtual)
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Military Affiliated Community Roundtable Discussion

Thursday, December 11, noon CST (UTC-6)

We invite the military affiliated community to join The Harris Public Policy admissions team, Terrell Odom, Director of The Office for Military Affiliated Communities at the University of Chicago, and current students representing Military Affiliated Students at Harris (MASH) for a virtual roundtable discussion about the transition to graduate school, navigating funding, and life as a UChicago student.

Register for the Military Affiliated Roundtable Discussion.

Part-time and Credential Programs Information Sessions 2025–26

Join the Harris admissions team to learn more about the part-time, 15-month Evening Master's Program and our Credential Programs available for working professionals.

Please note, all sessions are listed in Central Time. 

Drop-in Consultations (virtual)

Drop-in Consultations (virtual)
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Drop-in Application Consultations 2025–26

Join the Harris admissions team with any last-minute application questions. This is a drop-in event, so applicants can attend anytime within the hour to get their specific questions answered.

This event is designed for individuals who have started an application to one of our Master's degree programs.

Drop-in with a Director

Join Devon Reber Drehmer, Senior Director of Student Recruitment and Operations, for a drop-in session to ask any questions you may have about our full and part-time degree programs as well as the application process. Join at any time during the session to have your questions answered.

Preparing for Harris (virtual)

Preparing for Harris (virtual)
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Preparing for Harris Sessions 2025–26

Join the admissions team to gain insights into student life at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Hear firsthand from Harris master's students about preparing for academics and fostering community through student activities.

Please note, all sessions are listed in Central Time

Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)

Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)
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Public Sector Information Sessions 2025–26

To reduce access barriers and support the vital work of the public sector, Harris offers a Public Sector Scholarship. Applicants with over three years of full-time, professional experience in the US public sector are eligible for this scholarship, which covers at least 60% of tuition for all master’s programs.

Please note, all sessions are listed in Central Time. 

Harris on the Road Events (in-person)

Harris on the Road Events (in-person)
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Coffee Chats with Current Harris Students

Our Harris Ambassadors are traveling for the holidays, and may soon be in a city near you hosting coffee chats! Come with your questions about life as a current Harris student—the coffee is on us!