There are a number of ways for you to engage with members of the Kennedy School community and learn more about the application process. We invite you to explore these opportunities below.
Events and Programming for Prospective Students
Members of the Admissions & Financial Aid team and other representatives of the HKS community travel frequently to meet prospective applicants.
Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Graduate School Fair
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
3–6 p.m. ET
Atlanta, Georgia
EducationUSA Indonesia Graduate School Fair 2023
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2–5 p.m. (local time)
Malang, Indonesia
EducationUSA Indonesia Graduate School Fair 2023
Sunday, October 8, 2023
2–5 p.m. (local time)
Jakarta, Indonesia
EducationUSA Indonesia Graduate School Fair 2023
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
2–5 p.m. (local time)
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Convention
Wednesday, October 18-Saturday, October 21, 2023
Albuquerque, New Mexico
HKS Information Session in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thursday, October 19, 2023
6–8 p.m. MT
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Register here
Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference (MBLGTACC)
Saturday, November 6, 2023
10 a.m.–6 p.m. ET
Lexington, Kentucky
American Model United Nations Graduate School & Career Expo
Monday, November 20, 2023
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CT
Chicago, Illinois
HKS Information Session in Beijing, China
Saturday, November 25, 2023
4–6 p.m. (local time)
Register here
HKS Information Session in Beijing, China
Sunday, November 26, 2023
4–6 p.m. (local time)
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HKS Information Session in Shanghai, China
Thursday, November 30, 2023
6–8 p.m. (local time)
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HKS Information Session in Shanghai, China
Friday, December 1, 2023
6–8 p.m. (local time)
Register here
Virtual events provide you with a convenient opportunity to learn more about the HKS master's degree programs, admissions procedures, and student life.
Admissions & Financial Aid Virtual Information Sessions
Join staff from Harvard Kennedy School for a virtual information session featuring an overview of HKS, our master's degree programs, and the application process.
Monday, September 25, 2023
3–4 p.m. ET
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Monday, October 2, 2023
10–11 a.m. ET
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
3–4 p.m. ET
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
10–11 a.m. ET
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
3–4 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
10–11 a.m. ET
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
3–4 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
10–11 a.m. ET
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
10-11 a.m. ET
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Admissions & Financial Aid Application Q&A Sessions
Have questions about applying to our master’s degree programs? Attend a Q&A session with representatives from the Admissions & Financial Aid team to have your questions answered.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
10–11 a.m. ET
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
3–4 p.m. ET
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
10–11 a.m. ET
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
3–4 p.m. ET
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
10–11 a.m. ET
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Master's Degree Program Sessions
Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
9–10 a.m. ET
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Other Virtual Events
APSIA Online Graduate School Fair
Thursday, September 28, 2023
11 a.m.–1:45 p.m. ET
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When you walk onto the Harvard Kennedy School campus, there’s something electric in the air. There is a buzz of activity, of energetic engagement. Our students and professors feel it. Our graduates remember it. Experience what makes HKS a special place to be at our Fall Open House.
Spend the day on campus learning more about our master's degree programs and the application process, interacting with current students, and getting a feel for the HKS community.
Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) Open House
Monday, October 23, 2023
9 a.m.–4 p.m. ET
Register here
Harvard Kennedy School Fall Open House
Thursday, October 26, 2023
8 a.m.–3 p.m. ET
Register here
Prospective applicants to the Master in Public Policy (MPP), Master in Public Administration (MPA), and Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Programs are encouraged to register for the Fall Open House on October 26.
Prospective applicants to the Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) Program are encouraged to attend the program-specific event on October 23.
We also welcome you to look at our public events calendar for speakers, workshops, lectures, and discussions. They are open to you.