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. Graduate fairs hosted by our partners will include representatives from peer schools and their respective programs.
Graduate programs admissions staff.
DATE & TIME | EVENT & REGISTRATION | LOCATION | PROGRAMS & CONTACT |
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| Thursday, July 9 7–7:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Open House: Master of Public Affairs | Virtual | Featured Program:
Meet with: Mark Hart, Director of Digital Learning |
| Friday, July 10 3–5:30 p.m. ET | PPIA Future Leaders Summit Exposition | 800 21st St. NW Washington, D.C. | Featured Program:
Meet with: Melissa McGinnis, Director of MPP Admissions |
| Monday, July 13 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET | Inside Duke's MIDP Degree | Virtual | Featured Program:
Meet with: Olivia Anderson, Director of MIDP Admissions |
| Thursday, July 23 10:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. ET | APSIA Online Graduate School Fair | Virtual | Featured Programs:
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| Friday, July 24 8–9 a.m. ET | Master of Public Policy Admissions Webinar | Virtual | Featured Program:
Meet with: Melissa McGinnis, Director of MPP Admissions |
| Thursday, July 30 12-12:30 p.m. ET | MIDP Application: Let's Get Started! | Virtual | Featured Program:
Meet with: Olivia Anderson, Director of MPP Admissions |
| Wednesday, August 5 7–8 p.m. ET | Master of Public Policy Admissions Webinar | Virtual | Featured Program:
Meet with: Melissa McGinnis, Director of MPP Admissions |
| Wednesday, August 5 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ET | Foreign Affairs Summer Virtual Graduate School Fair | Virtual | Featured Programs:
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| Tuesday, August 11 12–12:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Open House: Master of Public Affairs | Virtual | Featured Program:
Meet with: Mark Hart, Director of Digital Learning |
| Wednesday, August 12 12–12:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Open House: Master of National Security Policy | Virtual | Featured Program:
Meet with: Mark Hart, Director of Digital Learning |
| Saturday, August 29 1–4 p.m. ET | Local Government Career Expo | McKimmon Center Raleigh, NC | Featured Programs:
Meet with: Melissa McGinnis, Director of MPP Admissions |
| Tuesday, September 1 8:30–9:30 a.m. ET | Public Policy Writing and Graduate Admissions Essay Tips | Virtual | Featured Programs:
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| Tuesday, September 29 5–8 p.m. ET | Idealist Grad School Fair | Metropolitan Pavilion New York, NY | Featured Programs:
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