Recruitment Events

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Like you, every SPA student has a unique story to share about how they intend to realize their purpose @ SPA! Whether 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. Schedule to chat with one of our current students. We 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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Major Events
Info Sessions
Recruitment Fairs

Major Events

Virtual Sessions
Event Date Location
Preview Day November 7, 2024 Virtual
Top Prospect Day* February 7, 2025 Main Campus
Ph.D. Admitted Student Day March 22, 2025 Main Campus
Engagement Day* March 28, 2025 Main Campus
Decision Week April 8 - April 11, 2025 Virtual
JumpStart June 12 & June 13, 2025 Main Campus

*Class visits will be offered the evening prior.

Info Sessions

*All info sessions listed below are virtual.

Virtual Sessions
Event Date Time (ET)
Ph.D. in Political Science Information Session November 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual Information Session November 12, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Application Coaching Session November 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Information Session November 21, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Application Coaching Session November 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Information Session December 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Application Coaching Session December 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Application Coaching Session December 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual Information Session December 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

If you are having trouble registering for an event, please contact spa_gradevents@american.edu.

Recruitment Fairs

Virtual Sessions
Event Date Location
Hampton University Graduate and Professional School Fair November 7, 2024

Student Center Ballroom, 135 Marshall Ave, Hampton, VA 23668

John Jay College of Criminal Justice Graduate + Professional School Showcase November 14, 2024 524 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019
2024 Graduate Partner Expo for 2025 Pickering & Rangel Fellowship Finalists November 22, 2024 Virtual

*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!