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. 

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Fall Open House

Harris Fall Open House

Monday, October 20, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 

Harris School of Public Policy (Keller Center)
1307 E. 60th St., Chicago IL 60487

Join us for our Fall flagship event, the Harris Open House! Learn more about the Harris programs, hear from Harris faculty members, and connect with alumni. This will be a full day of programming, 

Register for Fall Open House

General Information Sessions (virtual)

General 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. 

Faculty Research

Faculty Research

Masterclass with Koichiro Ito: "Renewable Energy Expansion: Key Challenges and Emerging Opportunities"

Wednesday, November 19, 9 a.m. CST

With the recent launches of the University's Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and Harris’ Master of Science in Climate and Energy Policy program, we are excited to present a Masterclass with Professor Koichiro Ito, whose research interests lie at the intersection of environmental and energy economics, industrial organization, and public economics.

For this Masterclass, Ito will be sharing highlights from a recent presentation, "Renewable Energy Expansion: Key Challenges and Emerging Opportunities." Ito will highlight how—using data to build a structural model—he and his colleagues analyze the investment effects of market integration on renewable energy expansion. Ito will also show how they quantify the impact of market integration with and without the investment effects.
 

Register for the Masterclass with Koichiro Ito.

Program-specific & Special Information Sessions (virtual)

Program-specific & Special Information Sessions (virtual)
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Get to Know Harris! MS in Climate and Energy Policy with Professor Ryan Kellogg

Wednesday, September 24, 9 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)

Please join Ryan Kellogg, Ralph and Mary Otis Isham Professor and Deputy Dean, to learn more about the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy's new degree: the MS in Climate and Energy Policy (MSCEP).

Register for the MSCEP Information Session.

Military Affiliated Community Roundtable Discussion

Wednesday, November 12, 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. 

Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)

Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)
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A Conversation with Carol Brown, Executive Director of Harris Policy Labs

Wednesday, August 27, noon

Join Carol Brown, Executive Director of Harris Policy Labs, for a virtual information session about the Harris School of Public Policy's new Public Sector Scholarship program. Carol, who served as Chief of Policy for the City of Chicago under Mayor Daley, leading initiatives on education, public safety, and economic development, will discuss scholarship details and how Harris connects classroom learning with real-world policy work through partnerships with government agencies and nonprofits. This session is designed for current and former public sector professionals interested in advancing their policy expertise while maintaining their commitment to public service.

Register for A Conversation with Carol Brown

A Conversation with Alumni

Thursday, September 18, noon

Join us for a virtual discussion with Harris alumni about their experiences in the Public Sector. We will also talk about the Harris Public Sector Scholarship.

Register for A Conversation with Alumni

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. 

Campus Visits (in-person)

Campus Visits (in-person)
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Campus Visit Schedule 

Visit the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park for a tour of the state-of-the-art Keller Center and a program overview with admissions. 

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

Join a member of the admissions team for coffee in a city near you! This is a great chance to informally discuss any of our degree programs, credential opportunities, scholarships, or anything else on your mind. We'll provide the coffee, you provide the questions! 

MSCAPP Appointments

Meet with Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) Assistant Program Director William Smith or Academic Director and Associate Director of Computer Science Anne Rogers to learn more about theMSCAPP program. 

Graduate School Fairs

The admissions team might soon visit a city near you to hold information sessions, coffee chats, and more.  We will be participating in the following graduate school fairs, which are open to students at their respective universities.