Admissions Events
The Admissions Team offers various ways to connect and learn more about our degree programs.
We encourage prospective students to attend an information session, visit us at a graduate school fair, or schedule a pre-application meeting to gain more insight. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Accepted students can find information about accepted student open houses here.
Master’s Online Information Sessions
These information sessions are an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about our Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Social Policy, and Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership degree programs. We will also discuss dual degree options in conjunction with other schools at Penn, part-time study options for working professionals, and financial aid information. SP2 Admissions and program staff will be on-hand to answer all of your questions about studying at SP2, becoming part of the Penn community, and working for social justice in and beyond Philadelphia.
If you are unable to attend one of our scheduled information sessions, please register to receive a recording of the Master’s Online Information Session.
To access the recording, please click on the button below.
Master of Social Work Online Information Session
Attend an online information session to learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Program staff will be available to answer any questions you have about full-time, advanced standing, and part-time study.
Please click on the link below to register:
MS in Social Policy Online Information Sessions
Attend an online information session to learn more about the Master of Science in Social Policy (MSSP) program, including the MSSP+Data Analytics for Social Policy certificate (MSSP+DA). Program staff will be available to answer any questions you have about full-time and part-time study.
Please click on the link below to register:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST *ON-CAMPUS
MS in Nonprofit Leadership Online Information Sessions
Attend an online information session to learn more about the Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) program. Program staff will be available to answer any questions you have about on-campus, online, or part-time study.
Please click on the link below to register:
Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Online Information Sessions
Attend an online information session to learn more about the Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) program. Program staff will be available to answer all of your questions about doctoral study, the hybrid program format, and the career benefits available through the program.
Please click on the link below to register:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
PhD in Social Welfare Online Information Sessions
Attend an information session to learn more about the PhD in Social Welfare Program. Program staff will be available to answer all of your questions about doctoral study and the career benefits available through the program.
Information Sessions has been completed at this time. Please refer back in the Fall for new dates.
Pre-Application Appointments
Prospective students are welcome to schedule a pre-application appointment to learn more about SP2. Pre-application appointments are offered by the MSW, MSSP, and NPL programs.
If you have a question about the PhD or DSW program, please contact the program directly.
Graduate School Fairs
In order to reach prospective students beyond the Philadelphia area, representatives from the Admissions team at the School of Social Policy & Practice attend in-person and virtual graduate school fairs throughout the country.
All Graduate School Fairs has been completed at this time. Please refer back in the Fall for new dates.
In Person Graduate Fairs
Virtual Graduate Fairs
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