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.
Please click on the link below to register:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST *ON-CAMPUS
Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM EST
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Thursday, December 5, 2024 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Monday, December 16, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please click on the link below to register:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Saturday, October 19, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST *ON-CAMPUS
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.
In Person Graduate Fairs
Idealist New York
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Rowan University Fall 2024 Career Fair
Thursday, October 10, 2024
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Lincoln University Fall 2024 Career & Graduate School Fair
Thursday, October 10, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2024 AUCC Graduate School Fair
Thursday, October 10, 2024
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Drexel University Fall 2024 Career Fair
Thursday, October 17, 2024
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
2024 California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
Saturday, October 19, 2024
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
2024 FIU McNair Scholars Research Conference
Monday, October 28, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Virtual Graduate Fairs
Bowie State University 22nd Annual Virtual Department of Social Work Graduate School Forum
Friday, October 4, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
UC San Diego 2024 Fall Career Fair Graduate and Professional School
Thursday, October 17, 2024
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Fall 2024 Virtual NC Graduate, Law & Professional School Fair
Thursday, November 7, 2024
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
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