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)
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General Information Sessions

Join 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. 

Drop-in Consultations (virtual)

Drop-in Consultations (virtual)
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Drop-in with a Director

Join 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.

Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)

Public Sector Scholarship (virtual)
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Public Sector Information Sessions 2026

To 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. 

Admitted Student Sessions (virtual)

Admitted Student Sessions
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Preparing for Harris Series

The 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!

MSCAPP Sessions

Join us as we welcome newly admitted students to the MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) program! We will have faculty, students, and staff on hand to discuss next steps and answer your questions.