Let's Connect!
How do we connect with potential Sanford graduate students? We attend a lot of recruiting events! Some are in-person, some are virtual - from Idealist fairs around the country to APSIA gatherings - we look forward to meeting you!
Admissions Events
Register for the events below to meet with our master's program admissions team and receive information about the Master of International Development Policy, Master of National Security Policy, Master of Public Affairs, or Master of Public Policy.
Most events are from September to December and are listed here as they are finalized.
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DATE & TIME (ET) |
EVENT & REGISTRATION |
LOCATION |
PROGRAMS & CONTACT |
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| Friday, July 11 3–5:30 p.m. ET | 2025 PPIA Public Service Expo | Washington, D.C. |
Meet with: Melissa McGinnis (Director of MPP Admissions) |
| Thursday, July 24 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. ET | APSIA Online Grad Fair | Virtual |
Meet with: Melissa McGinnis (Director of MPP Admissions), Mitch Moste (Assistant Director of MPP Admissions), Olivia Anderson (Director of MIDP Admissions) |
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Wednesday, August 13 | Virtual Open House | Virtual |
Meet with: Mark Hart (Director of Digital Learning) |
| Tuesday, September 16 7-7:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Open House | Virtual |
Meet with: Mark Hart (Director of Digital Learning) |
| Thursday, October 16 12-12:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Open House | Virtual |
Meet with: Mark Hart (Director of Digital Learning) |
| Wednesday, November 19 12-12:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Open House | Virtual |
Meet with: Mark Hart (Director of Digital Learning) |
Past Event Recordings
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EVENT DETAILS | LOCATION | PROGRAMS |
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| November 1 |
The Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program for RPCVs | Virtual |
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| November 14 |
MIDP Information Session | Virtual |
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| December 2 |
International Students: Scholarship and Funding Conversation | Virtual |
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| December 6 |
Careers in International Development | Virtual |
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| December 13 |
Writing for Public Policy: | Virtual |
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Find a mentor with a current Sanford student
Considering grad school and wondering what it's like? Our RAMP, Readying Applicants through Mentorship Pairings (RAMP) program connects MPP applicants with current MPP students as part of our fall-semester mentorship program. This program is designed to connect applicants with current students who share similar policy interests, backgrounds, and lived experiences.