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.

Virtual Coffee Conversation with Alumni

Join us for an informal virtual conversation with accomplished alumni from the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration.

Hear firsthand about:

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
This is a great opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and see where your Trachtenberg degree can take you!

Thursday, November 20 from 12-12:30pm

Admitted Student Coffee on Campus

Whether you have questions about accepting your offer or you are interested in experiencing life on campus, join our associate director of admissions and recruitment, along with other TSPPPA admitted students, for an informative coffee chat.

Friday, November 21 from 8:30-9:30am

Maman Cafe located inside the Western Market

2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20006

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 to can support you along the way.

Thursday, December 4 at 7:30pm

Admitted Student Day Capstone Event

Starting at 4pm you will have the opportunity to meet your future classmates, and connect with faculty and staff before attending our Capstone Event at 5pm featuring pro bono projects by our graduating students. Enjoy food, drinks, and inspiring presentations that showcase the real-world impact of our students’ work. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and officially welcome you to the Trachtenberg School!

Friday, December 12 at 4pm

Media and Public Affairs Building

805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

Student Services and Career Advancement Sessions

We hope your fall is off to a great start! We are excited to welcome you to the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration this spring. To support your transition, all incoming graduate students are required to attend one of our virtual Student Services and Career Advancement Orientation sessions. These sessions will introduce you to essential academic resources, career development tools, and support services to help you succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Thursday, December 18 from 12-1pm

Monday, January 5 from 7:30-8:30pm

Registration link to come

Admitted Students Orientation

Join us for Spring Orientation!

Thursday, January 8 at 5pm

Career Services Drop-in Hour (Optional), 4pm