Meet with Harris Admissions Events Connect with Our Students Masterclass Series Meet Our Staff Schedule a Visit Customized Group Visits 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.General Information Sessions (virtual)Information Sessions (virtual)General Information SessionsJoin 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. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CST (UTC-6)Wednesday, March 4, 2026, noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)Wednesday, April 1, 2026, noon CDT (UTC-5)Thursday, April 9, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)Wednesday, May 6, 2026, noon CDT (UTC-5)Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)Program-specific & Special Information Sessions (virtual)Program-specific & Special Topics (virtual)Part-time and Credential Programs Information Sessions 2025–26Join 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. Wednesday, February 18, noonWednesday, March 11, noonWednesday, April 15, noonWednesday, May 20, noonDrop-in Consultations (virtual)Drop-in Consultations (virtual)Drop-in with a DirectorJoin Devon Reber Drehmer, Senior Director of Student Recruitment and Operations, for a drop-in session to ask any questions you may have about our full and part-time degree programs as well as the application process. Join at any time during the session to have your questions answered.Please note, all times are listed in Central Time.Wednesday, February 11, 10:30–11 a.m.Friday, February 23, 10:30–11 a.m.Tuesday, March 17, 9:30–10 a.m.Tuesday, April 7, 9–9:30 a.m.Tuesday, April 28, 9–9:30 a.m.Tuesday, May 12, 9–9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 2, 9–9:30 a.m.Thursday, June 11, noon–12:30 p.m.Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)Public Sector Information Sessions 2026To 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. Friday, February 20, 10 a.m.Friday, March 13, 10 a.m.Friday, April 17, 10 a.m.Friday, May 15, 10 a.m.Harris on the Road Events (in-person)Harris on the Road Events (in-person)Coffee ChatsCoffee Chat in St. Louis, Missouri, Wednesday, February 11, 12:30–2 p.m.Admitted Student Sessions (virtual)Admitted Student SessionsPreparing for Harris SeriesThe Harris School of Public Policy welcomes the incoming class of 2026! Join us throughout the spring for an event series dedicated to preparing our incoming students and answering some of the most frequently asked questions. We hope that you can join us!Teaching AssistantshipsWednesday, February 11, 8:30 a.m. CST (UTC-6) This panel will feature current Harris students sharing their firsthand experiences as Teaching Assistants, along with staff members who can provide guidance on the application process and available resources.Register for Preparing for Harris: Teaching AssistantshipsResearch AssistantshipsWednesday, March 11, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)This panel will feature current Harris students sharing their firsthand experiences as Research Assistants, along with staff members who can provide guidance on the application process and available resources.Register for Preparing for Harris: Research AssistantshipsAcademics OverviewWednesday, April 22, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5) In this session, we will be joined by the Academic Services and Advising team. Join us to learn more about the academic coursework, elective choices, how to plan for specializations, and what steps to take this summer!Register for Preparing for Harris: Academics OverviewOn-Campus events (in-person)On-Campus Events (in-person)Campus VisitsWe offer prospective students the opportunity to visit us in-person for a tour of the state-of-the-art Keller center and a meeting with a member of the admissions.Thursday, February 12, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, February 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, March 5, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)
General Information Sessions (virtual)Information Sessions (virtual)General Information SessionsJoin 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. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CST (UTC-6)Wednesday, March 4, 2026, noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)Wednesday, April 1, 2026, noon CDT (UTC-5)Thursday, April 9, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)Wednesday, May 6, 2026, noon CDT (UTC-5)Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)
Program-specific & Special Information Sessions (virtual)Program-specific & Special Topics (virtual)Part-time and Credential Programs Information Sessions 2025–26Join 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. Wednesday, February 18, noonWednesday, March 11, noonWednesday, April 15, noonWednesday, May 20, noon
Drop-in Consultations (virtual)Drop-in Consultations (virtual)Drop-in with a DirectorJoin Devon Reber Drehmer, Senior Director of Student Recruitment and Operations, for a drop-in session to ask any questions you may have about our full and part-time degree programs as well as the application process. Join at any time during the session to have your questions answered.Please note, all times are listed in Central Time.Wednesday, February 11, 10:30–11 a.m.Friday, February 23, 10:30–11 a.m.Tuesday, March 17, 9:30–10 a.m.Tuesday, April 7, 9–9:30 a.m.Tuesday, April 28, 9–9:30 a.m.Tuesday, May 12, 9–9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 2, 9–9:30 a.m.Thursday, June 11, noon–12:30 p.m.
Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)Public Sector Information Sessions 2026To 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. Friday, February 20, 10 a.m.Friday, March 13, 10 a.m.Friday, April 17, 10 a.m.Friday, May 15, 10 a.m.
Harris on the Road Events (in-person)Harris on the Road Events (in-person)Coffee ChatsCoffee Chat in St. Louis, Missouri, Wednesday, February 11, 12:30–2 p.m.
Admitted Student Sessions (virtual)Admitted Student SessionsPreparing for Harris SeriesThe Harris School of Public Policy welcomes the incoming class of 2026! Join us throughout the spring for an event series dedicated to preparing our incoming students and answering some of the most frequently asked questions. We hope that you can join us!Teaching AssistantshipsWednesday, February 11, 8:30 a.m. CST (UTC-6) This panel will feature current Harris students sharing their firsthand experiences as Teaching Assistants, along with staff members who can provide guidance on the application process and available resources.Register for Preparing for Harris: Teaching AssistantshipsResearch AssistantshipsWednesday, March 11, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5)This panel will feature current Harris students sharing their firsthand experiences as Research Assistants, along with staff members who can provide guidance on the application process and available resources.Register for Preparing for Harris: Research AssistantshipsAcademics OverviewWednesday, April 22, 8:30 a.m. CDT (UTC-5) In this session, we will be joined by the Academic Services and Advising team. Join us to learn more about the academic coursework, elective choices, how to plan for specializations, and what steps to take this summer!Register for Preparing for Harris: Academics Overview
On-Campus events (in-person)On-Campus Events (in-person)Campus VisitsWe offer prospective students the opportunity to visit us in-person for a tour of the state-of-the-art Keller center and a meeting with a member of the admissions.Thursday, February 12, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, February 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)Thursday, March 5, 9:30 a.m.-noon CST (UTC-6)