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February 28–March 4, join us for Admitted Student Week and discover why Harris is the best place to study public policy. See the schedule and register for events below.
All Admitted Student Week programming is only available for students admitted to the class starting in Fall 2023.
If you miss a session or would like to review, recordings for each session will be made available within 72 hours of the event on this page. Program-specific recordings are available on request to admits of that particular program.
Monday, February 28 | 3:30–7 p.m. Central Standard Time
Please join us for some in-person activities during Admitted Student Week including a tour of The Keller Center, dinner with current students, and a watch party of the Keynote Discussion with Valerie Jarrett.
Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 E. 60th St., Chicago IL 60637
Please note, seating for this event is limited. Please only register if you will be available to join in person and email harrisadmissions@uchicago.edu if you are no longer able to attend.
Monday, February 28 | 5–5:45 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Keynote Discussion with Valerie Jarrett (45 min.)
Please join Valerie Jarrett, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Obama Foundation, for a moderated conversation to open the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Admitted Student Week.
During this special evening, Jarrett will discuss how the next generation of civic leaders can drive social change and build a more inclusive and equitable future for our country.
Monday, February 28 | 6–7 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Young Alumni Panel (58 min.)
Admitted students are invited to listen to a panel of recent Harris alumni. They will share stories about their experiences during and after Harris, and there will be time for questions. We will be joined by the following alumni:
Tuesday, March 1 | 10–10:45 a.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Student Services Panel (50 min.)
Join the Harris Dean of Students Office team for a panel discussion about student services offered at Harris. Panelists include Andrew Dawson, Assistant Dean of Students for Operations and Special Projects, Brandon Kurzweg, Assistant Dean of Students, Student Life, and Jen Lombardo, Associate Dean of Students: Academic Services & Advising.
Tuesday, March 1 | 11–11:30 a.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Overview of Career Development Office Coaches (30 min.)
Please join Nick Fahnders, Director of Career Readiness, for a conversation on how the Career Development Team will help you refine your career portfolio, provide professional growth opportunities, and prepare you for interviews, negotiation, and effective workplace transitions.
Tuesday, March 1 | noon–1 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Health Policy Living Room Session with Dr. Monica Peek (56 min.)
We invite you to join our upcoming Health Policy Living Room session with Monica Peek, MD MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine. Dr. Peek's research focuses on reducing racial health disparities, particularly on the South Side of Chicago. Read more about Dr. Peek's research here.
This event is hosted by Ellen Cohen, Executive Director of the Center for Health and the Social Sciences and Senior Director of Academic Operations for the Pediatric Cancer Data Commons.
Tuesday, March 1 | 1:30–2 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Office of Civic Engagement (28 min.)
If you are interested in civic engagement on campus and in the local community, please join the Office of Civic Engagement to know the opportunities available to students to get involved.
Wednesday, March 2 | 8–9 a.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: International Current Student Panel (1 hr., 2 min.)
Please join a panel of current international students at Harris. They will share their experiences from before and during their time at Harris, and there will be time for questions after.
Wednesday, March 2 | 3:15–4 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Ariel Kalil Research Overview (43 min.)
Please join Director of the Center for Human Potential and Public Policy and Co-Director of the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab, Daniel Levin Professor Ariel Kalil, in a session for admitted students.
Wednesday, March 2 | 4–5 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Panel Discussion: The Pearson Institute, Center for Effective Government, and Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (1 hr.)
Please join us for a conversation with Alex Carr from The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflict, Dylan Schaffer from the Center for Effective Government, and Matt Shomo from the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab, to learn more about the work of these Centers.
Wednesday, March 2 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Experienced Alumni Panel (59 min.)
Admitted students are invited to join a panel of Harris alumni. They will share about how their time at Harris has influenced their careers, and there will be time for audience questions. We will be joined by the following alumni:
Wednesday, March 2 | 6:30–7:15 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: MACRM Program Deep Dive (34 min.)
Please join Scott Ashworth, Professor and Director of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy PhD program, for a discussion of the MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM).Please note, this session is reserved for MACRM admits.
Thursday, March 3 | 9:30–10 a.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Diversity and Inclusion Session with Michelle Hoereth (35 min.)
Please join the Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Michelle Hoereth for a virtual conversation about Diversity and Inclusion at Harris.
Thursday, March 3 | 6–6:45 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: MACRM Roundtable with Bruce Meyer (46 min.)
Learn more about the MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM) in this virtual roundtable with McCormick Foundation Professor Bruce Meyer.
Please note, this session is reserved for MACRM admits.
Friday, March 4 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Standard Time
Register Here: Admitted Student Week Campus Visit (Morning Session: 8:30 a.m.–noon)
Register Here: Admitted Student Week Campus Visit (Afternoon Session: 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Please join us for some in-person activities during Admitted Student Week including a tour of the Keller Center, a livestream of virtual sessions, and chances to meet current and admitted students. We will have morning and evening sessions available.
Please note, seating for in-person events is limited. Please only register if you will be available to join in person and email harrisadmissions@uchicago.edu if you are no longer able to attend.
Friday, March 4 | 8–9 a.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: MSCAPP Program Deep Dive (58 min.)
Please join MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) Harris Professor and MSCAPP Academic Director for Harris Dan Black, MSCAPP Academic Director for Computer Science David Uminsky, Program Director Kathryn Mattie, Associate Program Director Alyssa Szynal, and Assistant Program Director Jeff Jackson for a discussion of the MSCAPP program.
Please note, this session is reserved for MSCAPP admits.
Friday, March 4 | 9–10 a.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: Policy Labs Overview (59 min.)
Interested in learning more about Policy Labs? Please join Executive Director Carol Brown for a Policy Lab Overview.
Friday, March 4 | 4–4:45 p.m. Central Standard Time
Watch the Webinar: A Conversation with Dean Katherine Baicker (48 min.)
Please join us for a conversation with Dean Katherine Baicker, moderated by Senior Associate Dean Ranjan Daniels.