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 recoding, please click on the button below.
October 2, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST
October 11, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
October 21, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST *ON-CAMPUS
November 2, 2023 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
November 18, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
November 29, 2023 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
December 7, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
December 18, 2023 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
January 9, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
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.
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.
Attend an online 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.

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 summer.
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.
In Person Graduate Fairs
2023 UMBC McNair Conference
September 16, 2023 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
QS Fair Montreal
September 21, 2023 3:30 – 9:30 PM EST
2023 MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference
September 22, 2023 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST
QS Fair Toronto
September 23, 2023 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST
UVA Graduate and Professional School Fair 2023
September 27, 2023 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Cornell 2023 Graduate and Professional School Day Fair
September 27, 2023 2:00P PM – 6:00 PM EST
Ithaca College 2023 Graduate & Professional School Fair
September 28, 2023 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
2023 AUCC Graduate School Fair
October 4, 2023 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Rowan Fall All Majors Career Fair
October 5, 2023 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Binghamton Fall 2023 Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
October 5, 2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Lincoln University Fall 2023 Career & Graduate School Fair
October 12, 2023 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Penn State Graduate School Day
October 12, 2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
QS Fair London
October 14, 2023 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Fall 2023 California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
October 14, 2023 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
USC Graduate School Fair
October 25, 2023 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
UCLA Graduate & Professional School Fair
October 25, 2023 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
Drexel Graduate School Fair
November 9, 2023 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
American Model United International
November 18 – 21, 2023
Virtual Graduate Fairs
Bowie State University Fourth Annual Virtual Department of Social Work Graduate School Forum
September 29, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
UC San Diego 2023 Virtual Fall Graduate and Professional Schools
October 12, 2023 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
UC Berkeley 2023 Graduate and Law School Fair
October 12, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Syracuse VIRTUAL Fall 2023 Graduate and Law School Information Fair
October 13, 2023 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Social Work Grad School Virtual Fair
October 18, 2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
HBCU & Minority Serving Institutions Virtual Career and Grad School Fair
October 25, 2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Fall 2023 Virtual NC Graduate, Law & Professional School Fair
November 9, 2023 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
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