Events and Programming for Prospective Students
Applying to Graduate School in the U.S.: Insights from Harvard, Princeton, and Yale
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
This event is is being planned in coordination with EducationUSA and the U.S. Embassy in South Africa.
Student-led Admissions Webinar Series: Quantitative Background
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
3–4 p.m. ET
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Mason Fellow Program Information Session
Thursday, October 15, 2026
9–10:30 a.m. ET
Emirates Leadership Initiative Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program Student Life Panel
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:30–5:30 p.m. ET
Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Friday, October 16, 2026
2–3 p.m. ET
Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Monday, October 19, 2026
11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Gleitsman Leadership Fellowship Information Session
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12–1 p.m. ET
Student-led Admissions Webinar Series: Résumé and Letters of Recommendation
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
3–4 p.m. ET
Master in Public Administration (MPA) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Program Student Life Panel
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
4–5 p.m. ET
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Thursday, October 22, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
American Service Fellowship Information Session
Friday, October 23, 2026
12–1 p.m. ET
Student-led Admissions Webinar Series: Résumé and Letters of Recommendation
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
3–4 p.m. ET
Equity Fellowship Information Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
3–4 p.m. ET
Emirates Leadership Initiative Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, October 29, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
APSIA Online Graduate School Fair II
Thursday, October 29, 2026
11 a.m.–1:45 p.m. ET
Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School Joint Degree Information Session
Thursday, October 29, 2026
12–1 p.m. ET
Application Workshop with Harvard, Princeton, and Yale
Monday, November 2, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Mason Fellow Program Information Session
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
9–10:30 a.m. ET
Student-led Admissions Webinar Series: Essays
Friday, November 6, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Emirates Leadership Initiative Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, November 12, 2026
11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Wolk Israel Graduate Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, November 12, 2026
1–2 p.m. ET
Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program Student Life Panel
Thursday, November 12, 2026
4–5 p.m. ET
Student-led Admissions Webinar Series: Essays
Friday, November 13, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Master in Public Administration (MPA) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Friday, November 13, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Program and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session
Monday, November 16, 2026
9–10 a.m. ET
MPA and MPA/ID Programs Student Life Panel
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
4–5 p.m. ET
American Service Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, November 19, 2026
12–1 p.m. ET
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Program Student Life Panel
Thursday, November 19, 2026
4–5 p.m. ET
Harvard Kennedy School Campus Visit
Friday, October 9, 2026
1–3 p.m. ET
Harvard Kennedy School Campus Visit
Friday, October 16, 2026
1–3 p.m. ET
Harvard Kennedy School Campus Visit
Friday, October 23, 2026
1–3 p.m. ET
Harvard Kennedy School Campus Visit
Friday, November 6, 2026
1–3 p.m. ET
Harvard Kennedy School Campus Visit
Friday, November 20, 2026
1–3 p.m. ET
HKS Information Session in Bismarck, North Dakota
Sunday, October 11, 2026
5–6 p.m. CT
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota Association of County Officials Annual Conference
Monday, October 12, 2026
10 a.m.–7 p.m. CT
Bismarck, ND
Coffee Chat with HKS Admissions & Financial Aid: Oslo
Monday, October 12, 2026
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (local time)
Oslo, Norway
HKS Information Session in Rapid City, South Dakota
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6–7 p.m. MT
Rapid City, SD
Kistefos Norway Networking Reception
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6–8 p.m. (local time)
Oslo, Norway
Fulbright Association Conference
Friday, October 23, 2026–Sunday, October 25, 2026
Washington, D.C.
Coffee Chat with HKS Admissions & Financial Aid: Jerusalem
Monday, November 2, 2026
4–6 p.m. (local time)
Jerusalem
HKS Information Session in Ramallah
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. (local time)
Ramallah
HKS Information Session at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
12–1:30 p.m. (local time)
Mount Scopus Campus in Jerusalem
This event is open to students at Hebrew University of Jerusalem only.
HKS Information Session in Jerusalem
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
5:30–7 p.m. (local time)
Jerusalem
Coffee Chat with HKS Admissions & Financial Aid: Haifa
Thursday, November 5, 2026
11 a.m.–1 p.m. (local time)
Haifa
Coffee Chat with HKS Admissions & Financial Aid: Tel Aviv
Friday, November 6, 2026
10 a.m.–12 p.m. (local time)
Tel Aviv
National League of Cities City Summit
Thursday, November 19, 2026–Saturday, November 21, 2026
Nashville, TN
If you are interested in bringing a group of prospective students to campus, please email us at admissionsandaid@hks.harvard.edu.
We also welcome you to look at the School's events calendar for speakers, workshops, lectures, and discussions that may be open to the public.
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