Graduate Admissions Events

We invite prospective residential (on-campus) graduate students to join us for virtual events to connect with current students, faculty, and our admissions team. If you have specific questions about the graduate admissions process, you are encouraged to schedule a personal video chat or phone appointment with an admissions representative. For more information about our online programs and events, please contact an online admissions counselor.

Information Sessions

General Information Sessions: Join us to learn more about the Milken Institute School of Public Health's graduate programs, the admissions process, and the unique opportunities available to our students. These sessions will provide valuable insights on what it is like to pursue a degree within GWSPH. Whether you are just starting your research or finalizing your application, this is a great chance to explore how our programs align with your career goals.

Virtual:

September 14th, 2026 (1PM-2PM) - Register Here
October 13th, 2026 (12PM-1PM) - Register Here
December 8th, 2026 (12PM-1PM) - Register Here

In-Person:

September 21st, 2026 (6PM-7PM) - Register Here
October 22nd, 2026 (6PM-7PM) - Register Here

Virtual Open Office Hours

Are you considering applying to the Milken Institute School of Public Health? We're here to help! Join us for Virtual Open Office Hours to connect directly with a member of our Admissions & Recruitment team via Zoom. These informal drop-in sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions about our graduate programs, application process, application requirements, or the GW Public Health student experience. No appointment or registration is required - simply join us during our scheduled office hours. → Access Office Hour Zoom

Office Hours:

Mondays: 10AM - 11AM

Tuesdays: 11AM - 12PM

Wednesdays: 12PM-1PM

Fridays: 10AM-11AM

Virtual Office Hours are offered most weeks throughout the Fall 2026 semester, through December 19, 2026. Sessions will not be held on the following dates:

October 12-13
November 9-13
November 25-27
December 8*

*On December 8th, join us for a virtual information session instead of our regularly scheduled office hours.

Building Tours

Explore the Milken Institute School of Public Health through a personalized or group tour led by a representative from our Admissions team. This is a great opportunity for prospective residential graduate students and their guests to experience our state-of-the-art facilities, learn more about our programs, and get a feel for life at the GW campus in the heart of Washington D.C.

Group Tours: Looking to explore the GW's School of Public Health with fellow prospective students? Our group tours offer a great way to visit our building, meet others interested in public health, and ask questions in a group setting. Held every Friday at noon, these tours are led by one of our admissions representatives and are perfect for getting an in-depth look at what it's like to study public health in the nation's capital. To register for a group tour, click here.

Individual Tours: Can't make it to a group tour? We've got you covered! Our individual tours are designed to fit your schedule. Whether you are in the area or visiting DC for the day, we'll give you a one-on-one look at the Milken Institute School of Public Health building. These tours are available throughout the week and can be booked at a time that works best for you. For available dates and times, click here.

Virtual Tour: We also invite you to explore our virtual tour to experience our space from anywhere and learn more about the building. Our beautiful, state-of-the-art LEED Platinum building is located on the George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom campus, just blocks from the White House. Opened in 2014, the building integrates the core values of public health through sustainable design and green technology.

Upcoming Graduate Fairs

Connect with our Admissions team at events, both in-person and online!

July 15th,2026: NIH Graduate and Professional School Fair
September 15th, 2026: University of South Carolina Health Professions Fair
September 25th, 2026: George Mason University 4th Annual Health Professions Program Fair
October 7th, 2026: Cornell University Pre-Health Fair
October 14th, 2026: Michigan State University Graduate, Health, and Law School Fair 2026
October 14th, 2026: Louisiana State University Health Professions & Wellness Career Fair
October 17th, 2026: Pre-Health Conference at UC-Davis
November 1st-4th, 2026: APHA Conference 2026
November 4th, 2026: Auburn University Science & Math Graduate & Pre-Health Professional School Fair
November 19th, 2026: Hunter College Health Professions & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Fair

Please check back for updated events throughout the year.