Admitted Student Week Admitted Student Programming Schedule Past Events 2026 | March 26-27 2025 | March 31–April 4 2024 | March 18–22 2023 | March 27–31 2023 | February 20–24 2022 | April 4–9 2022 | February 28–March 4 Join us for Admitted Student Programming and discover why Harris is the best place to study public policy!We will offer virtual content Monday, March 30–Friday, April 10. Register for events below. Recordings will be made available for these events within 72 hours of the event taking place. Admitted Student Programming is only available for students admitted to the class starting in Fall 2026. Life as a Graduate student in ChicagoMonday, March 30Life as a Graduate Student in Chicago (virtual)Monday, March 30 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. Central Daylight TimeWatch the recording: Life as a Graduate Student in Chicago (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 UChicago as well as its namesake city.Financial Aid WebinarTuesday, March 31Financial Aid Webinar: Investment, Cost of Attendance, Student Employment (virtual)Tuesday, March 31 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. Central Daylight TimeWatch the recording: Financial Aid Webinar: Investment, Cost of Attendance, Student Employment (virtual)Please join our team for a webinar about 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.CDO Overview: Harris Career Gateway LaunchWednesday, April 1Career Development Office Overview: Harris Career Gateway & September Career Accelerators (virtual)Wednesday, April 1 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. Central Daylight TimeWatch the recording: Career Development Office Overview: Harris Career Gateway & September Career AcceleratorsJoin the Career Development Office to learn more about our unique career offerings as well as two programs designed to accelerate your career: Harris Career Gateway, our asynchronous career course that will launch in AprilSeptember Career Accelerator programs, designed to get students career-ready by day one of fall quarter with intensive coach-led career development sessions, expert-led interviewing skill preparation and industry networking We will be joined by Krisinda Doherty, Associate Dean, Professional and Career Development, Chelsie Noble, Director of Career Development, and Paige Azuma, Senior Director of Employer Partnerships.Roundtable with Current Students from South AsiaThursday, April 2Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from South Asia (virtual)Thursday, April 2 | 9–9:10 a.m. Central Daylight TimeThis session was not recorded. 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!Roundtable with Current Students from Latin AmericaAdmitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Latin America (virtual)Thursday, April 2 | 1–2 p.m. Central Daylight TimeThis session was not recorded. 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!Roundtable with Current Students from AfricaFriday, April 3Admitted Student Roundtable with Current Students from Africa (virtual)Friday, April 3 | noon–1 p.m. Central Daylight TimeThis session was not recorded. 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 classmatesTuesday, April 7Masterclass with Moon DuchinHow (and How Not) to Write Rules About Gerrymandering: A Masterclass with Moon DuchinTuesday, April 7 | 9–10 a.m. Central Daylight TimeWatch the recording: Masterclass with Moon DuchinFor this Masterclass, we are thrilled to present Professor of Computer Science and Data Science Moon Duchin, whose research explores mechanisms of representative democracy, from redistricting to "alternative" electoral systems like ranked choice voting.Professor Duchin’s Masterclass topic, “How (and how not) to write rules about gerrymandering” will detail algorithmic approaches that illuminate the properties of "neutral" redistricting. Duchin’s use of math modeling to analyze redistricting has led to her serving as an expert in numerous voting rights court cases throughout the United States, as well as advising legislatures and independent commissions.Municipal Finance Overview with Krisinda DohertyMunicipal Finance OverviewTuesday, April 7 | noon–1 p.m. Central Daylight TimeWatch the recording: Municipal Finance OverviewPlease join Krisinda Doherty, Associate Dean, Professional and Career Development, for information about the Careers in Municipal Finance course and an overview of Municipal Finance opportunities at the Harris School of Public Policy.Current Student Roundtable for MSCAPP AdmitsWednesday, April 8MSCAPP Deep DiveWednesday, April 8 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. Central Daylight TimeThis session was not recorded. Join us as we welcome newly admitted students to the MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) program! We will have staff on hand to discuss next steps and answer your questions.Please note, this session is for MSCAPP admits only. MACRM Deep DiveWednesday, April 8 | 7–8 p.m. Central Daylight TimeWatch the recording: MACRM Deep DivePlease join Nichole Horn, Program Director for the MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM), and Steven Durlauf, Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor and faculty director of MACRM, for a deep dive discussion of the MACRM program. Please note, this session is for MACRM admits only. Next Steps for International StudentsFriday, April 10Next Steps for International Students with the Office of International AffairsFriday, April 10 | 8–9 a.m. Central Daylight TimeWatch the recording: Next Steps for International Students with the Office of International AffairsPlease join Colleen Keefe Poungsiri, International Student Advisor in the Office of International Affairs, for a virtual session focused on next steps for incoming Harris international students. This webinar will provide detailed, step-by-step guidance on requesting visa documents, understanding the visa application process, and preparing for your transition to the University of Chicago. The information shared will be specific and practical, and highly relevant to students beginning the visa process.