Harvard Kennedy School Fall Open House

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 Rotunda & Nye ABC

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.