Major Events
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. Admitted Student Day | March 20, 2025 | Main Campus |
| April 4, 2025 | Main Campus | |
| April 9 - April 11, 2025 | Virtual | |
| June 12 & June 13, 2025 | Main Campus |
*Class visits will be offered the evening prior.
Contact Us
SPA: Graduate Admissions
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
Chat with a Current Student
Like you, every SPA student has a unique story to share about how they intend toÌýrealize their purpose @ SPA!ÌýWhether you are driven to impact an issue or motivated to build a practical skillset, a master’s degree from SPA can, and will, make the difference.ÌýSchedule to chat with one of our current students.ÌýWe recommend coming prepared with a brief introduction and questions* related to academic, professional, and student life at AU, SPA, and in D.C.
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Happy Hour Hangout
We are excited to invite you for a Happy Hour Hangout @ The Admiral, 1 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036! We are hosting happy hour on Thursday, March 20 from 5:30-7:00pm.
We hope to share more about the potential of pursuing a graduate degree at the School of Public Affairs (SPA) along with the opportunity to get to know you better!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at spainfo@american.edu
Info Sessions
*All info sessions listed below are virtual.
| Event | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |
| March 25, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |
| March 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |
| April 7, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |
| April 9, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |
| April 24, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |
| April 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |
| May 14, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |
| May 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |
| May 28, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |
| May 28, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |
| June 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
If you are having trouble registering for an event, please contact spa_gradevents@american.edu.
Recruitment Fairs
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2025 | College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783 | |
| April 5, 2025 | Virtual | |
| April 10, 2025 | First-Floor Lobby, 500 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707 | |
| CNCT Summer Intern Grad Fair | June 10, 2025 | Cannon Caucus Room, 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 |
| CNCT Fall Grad Fair | September 10, 2025 | Cannon Caucus Room, 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 |
*If you are a student or professional that lives in the area, please reach out to engage with us. We would love to meet you!