March 31–April 4, join us for Admitted Student Week  and discover why Harris is the best place to study public policy.

We will offer virtual content Monday, March 31–Wednesday, April 2, and in-person programming will kick off with class visits and dinner on Thursday, April 3. The main, in-person Admitted Student Day is Friday, April 4. We're also offering $300.00 travel reimbursement—learn more.
See the full schedule and register for events below.

All Admitted Student Week programming is only available for students admitted to the class starting in Fall 2025.

If you miss a virtual session or would like to review a session you previously attended, recordings for each session will be made available within 72 hours of the event time listed on this page. Program-specific recordings are available on request to admits of that particular program.

 


James Robinson
James Robinson

Monday, March 31

Faculty Session with Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies James Robinson(virtual)

Monday, March 31 |  9–10 a.m. Central Daylight Time

Register for the faculty session with James Robinson

As part of Admitted Student Week, please join the Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies James Robinson for a virtual faculty session. Professor Robinson, the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences laureate, received the Sveriges Riksbank Prize alongside colleagues Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of MIT. As director of The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and co-author of Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty, he is a globally recognized expert in political economy and economic development.


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Life as a Graduate Student in Chicago Panel

Tuesday, April 1

Life as a Graduate Student in Chicago (virtual)

Tuesday, April 1 |  8:30–9:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time

Register for Life as a Current Harris Student and Moving to Chicago Panel (Virtual)

Join us for a panel discussion about life as a current Harris student. You'll learn about the wraparound support services available to students through the Dean of Students and Career Development Offices, how students create a school/life balance, and insider tips about making the most of your time at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

Moving to Chicago from a different city, state, or country? Hear from our panel of current students who moved from all over the U.S. and the world to live in a variety of Chicago neighborhoods. We'll answer your questions about moving timelines, how to pick a neighborhood, what Chicago winters are really like, and more.


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MACRM Roundtable

MACRM Admitted Student Welcome Overview (virtual)

Tuesday, April 1 | TBD

Registration will be made available once a time is determined.

Learn more about the MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM) in this virtual roundtable with program leadership.

Please note, this session is reserved for MACRM admits.


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Financial Aid Webinar

Wednesday, April 2

Financial Aid Webinar: Investment, Cost of Attendance, Student Employment (virtual)

Wednesday, April 2 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time

Register for Financial Aid Webinar: Investment, Cost of Attendance, Student Employment (virtual)

Please join our team for a webinar discussing ways in which students finance their degree at the University of Chicago. This webinar will address scholarships, on-campus employment including research assistantships and teaching assistantships, financial aid (FAFSA), tuition, total cost of attendance, and next steps. We will go over frequently asked questions, as well as answer any remaining questions you may have.


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MSCAPP Program Deep Dive (virtual)

MSCAPP Program Deep Dive (virtual)

Wednesday, April 2 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time

Register for MSCAPP Program Deep Dive (virtual)

Please join MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) faculty and staff for a discussion of the MSCAPP program.

Please note, this session is reserved for MSCAPP admits.


The Keller Center
In-Person Admitted Student-Day Kickoff

Thursday, April 3

Thursday, April 3 | 4–8 p.m. Central Daylight Time

Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center)
1307 E. 60th St., Chicago IL 60637

Register: April 3 Admitted Student Day (in-person)

Join us for a kickoff to our day of activities, including: morning/afternoon class visits, lunch, and an evening community building activity.


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Class visits

Class Visits (in-person)

Thursday, April 3 | 9:30 a.m.2 p.m. Central Daylight Time

A limited number of class visits will be available. Admitted students will have the opportunity to register for one class visit via email or explore the campus (or Chicago) until the sample class at 4 p.m.


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In-Person Admitted Student Day

Friday, April 4

Friday, April 4 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Daylight Time

Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center)
1307 E. 60th St., Chicago IL 60637

Register: April 4 Admitted Student Day (In-person)

Join us for this day of activities, including: faculty discussions, lunch with current students, and break-out sessions with staff and peers. Spouses and partners are also welcome to join this day of events and attend a special lunchtime activity.