Trachtenberg Admitted Student Events
Congratulations on your acceptance to GW's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration! We hope you can attend some of our admitted student events.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Upcoming Events:
Please note all event times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Admitted Student Day
Join the Trachtenberg Community for Admitted Student Day!. The day will begin with registration, coffee, and a light breakfast at 9:30am, followed by an alumni panel and a conversation with our Career Advancement team about professional pathways and career support. You will also have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions with program directors and attend sessions highlighting different areas of policy and public administration that you may wish to pursue. The formal program will conclude at 2:30pm, with tours available afterward for those who would like to explore campus. We look forward to meeting you!
Admitted Student Coffee on Campus and Career Q&A
Join us for an informative coffee chat from 8:30-9:30am alongside other admitted students. Representatives from Admissions, Student Services, and Career Advancement will be on hand to help with any questions you have. At 9:30am, we’ll pivot to a focused career Q&A session where our staff will answer questions about how we support your professional success from day one.
Trachtenberg School Capstone Event
Join our Capstone Event featuring pro bono projects by our graduating students. Enjoy food, drinks, and inspiring presentations that showcase the real-world impact of our students’ work. You will have the opportunity to meet your future classmates, and connect with faculty and staff. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and officially welcome you to the Trachtenberg School!
Virtual Coffee Conversation with Alumni
Join us for an informal virtual conversation with accomplished Trachtenberg alumni.
- Their academic and social experiences at Trachtenberg
- How they navigated graduate school and built community
- The career paths they have pursued and how their degrees helped them succeed
Student Services and Career Advancement Virtual Orientations
- Monday, June 15 from 12 - 1pm | RSVP
- Wednesday, July 15 from 5 - 6pm | RSVP
- Thursday, August 6 from 7:30 - 8:30pm | RSVP
Admitted Students Orientation
Master’s Programs:
- Thursday, August 20 – Required
- Friday, August 21 – Highly recommended
PhD Program:
- Thursday, August 20
Location Soon To-Be-Announced
Impactful Careers: How an MPP, MPA, or ESP Degree Opens Doors- Virtual Q&A with Career Director
Meet with our Career Advancement Director to ask questions about turning your TSPPPA degree into an impactful career and how our specific support services, including employment outcome data, one-on-one career advising, and our highly engaged alumni network can support you along the way.
If you are interested in visiting a class on-campus, please email tsadmit
gwu [dot] edu (subject: Re%3A%20Admitted%20Student%20Events%20Page) (tsadmit[at]gwu[dot]edu)!