Harvard Kennedy School Fall Open House

    Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:00 AM until 3:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


    Harvard Kennedy School of Government
    79 JFK Street
    Cambridge, MA 02138
    United States

    Thank you for your interest in Harvard Kennedy School. Our Fall Open House is a great way for prospective students to learn about our master's degree programs, the admissions and financial aid application process, student life, and more.

    During our Fall Open House, you will have the opportunity to attend several information sessions with staff, interact with current students, and get a feel for the HKS community.

    Open House Agenda*

    8–8:30 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast
    Taubman, 5th Floor, Nye ABC & Allison Dining Room

    8:30–10:30 a.m. | Welcome Remarks, Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session, Office of Career Advancement Presentation
    Taubman, Nye ABC & Allison Dining Room

    10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Degree Program Breakout Sessions
    These sessions will include presentations from degree program staff and current student panels.
    Master in Public Policy (MPP): Belfer, B-500
    Master in Public Administration (MPA): Wexner, W-G02
    Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA): Belfer, B-400
    Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID): Wexner, W-102

    12:30–2 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
    Wexner, HKS Café
    Show your name tag in the HKS Café to get complimentary lunch, then enjoy your meal in Wexner Commons or the JFK Forum. 

    1–3 p.m. | Admissions Roundtable Discussions
    Taubman, Nye A
    Members of the Admissions & Financial Aid team will lead 15-20 minute roundtable discussions about best practices for submitting a successful application. Topics covered include essays, letters of recommendation, and GRE/quantitative preparation. 

    1:45–2:45 p.m. | MC/MPA Mason Fellows Overview 
    Wexner, W-G02

    2–3 p.m. | Joint & Concurrent Degree Session  
    Belfer, B-400

    2–3 p.m. | Campus Tours
    Departing from Wexner Sunshine Lobby

    *This agenda is subject to change.

    Prospective applicants to the Master in Public Policy (MPP), Master in Public Administration (MPA), and Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) are encouraged to register for this Fall Open House, while prospective applicants to the Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) are encouraged to register for the MPA/ID Open House on October 21. Register for the MPA/ID Open House here.

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