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 register for an online information session, please select the date you would like to attend:
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.
All information sessions have been completed at this time. Please refer back for new dates.
To register for an online information session, please select the date you would like to attend:
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.
All information sessions have been completed at this time. Please refer back for new dates.
To register for an online information session, please select the date you would like to attend:

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.
Pre-application appointments will resume in late spring.
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 Fairs have been completed at this time. Please refer back for new dates.
In Person Graduate Fairs
Virtual Graduate Fairs
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