Thursday, March 26–Friday, April 3, join us for Admitted Student Programming and discover why Harris is the best place to study public policy.

In-person programming will kick off with class visits and community activities on Thursday, March 26. The main, in-person Admitted Student Day is Friday, March 27.

We will offer virtual content Monday, March 30–Friday, April 3. This schedule is still in development. See the tentative schedule and register for events below.

We're also offering $300.00 travel reimbursement—learn more.

Admitted Student Programming is only available for students admitted to the class starting in Fall 2026. 


The Keller Center
In-Person Admitted Student-Day Kickoff

Thursday, March 26

Admitted Student Day Kickoff Programming (in-person)

Thursday, March 26 |  11 a.m.–8 p.m.Central Daylight Time

Register: Admitted Student Day Kickoff Programming (in-person)

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

A more detailed schedule will be shared in the coming weeks.


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In-Person Admitted Student Day

Friday, March 27

Admitted Student Day (in-person)

Friday, March 27 |  8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Daylight Time

Register: 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.

A more detailed schedule will be shared in the coming weeks.


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Financial Aid Webinar

Tuesday, March 31

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

Tuesday, March 31 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time

Register: 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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Roundtable with Current Students from South Asia

Thursday, April 2

Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from South Asia (virtual)

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

Register: Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from South Asia

Join a casual mingling event on Zoom with current students from the region to learn more about the Harris and UChicago experience and get to know your classmates!


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Roundtable with Current Students from Latin America

Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Latin America (virtual)

Thursday, April 2 | 1–2 p.m. Central Daylight Time

Register: Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Latin America

Join a casual mingling event on Zoom with current students from the region to learn more about the Harris and UChicago experience and get to know your classmates!


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Roundtable with Current Students from Asia

Friday, April 3

Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Asia (virtual)

Friday, April 3 | 8–9 a.m. Central Daylight Time

Register: Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Asia

Join a casual mingling event on Zoom with current students from the region to learn more about the Harris and UChicago experience and get to know your classmates


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Roundtable with Current Students from Africa

Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Africa (virtual)

Friday, April 3 | noon–1 p.m. Central Daylight Time

Register: Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Africa

Join a casual mingling event on Zoom with current students from the region to learn more about the Harris and UChicago experience and get to know your classmates