Choosing the right graduate program is a big choice to make. To help with your search, the School of Public Health offers events throughout the year to introduce prospective students to programs, staff, and faculty.
Graduate Programs Virtual Information Sessions
Our Graduate Admissions Team hosts a series of virtual information sessions between August and January. Each session includes an overview of programs, resources, and the admissions process and ample time for Q&A.
The MS in Couple and Family Therapy, MA in Kinesiology, and PhD in Kinesiology programs are not covered during these sessions. Please contact the program's Director of Graduate Studies if you want to learn more about these programs.
Register below for a date that works best with your schedule. Zoom links will be included in your confirmation email.
The virtual sessions include English auto-generated captioning. Email us at sph-grad-admissions@umd.edu with any questions.
Previous Sessions
- August 09, 2023 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Degrees Info Session | Recording
- August 11, 2023 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Degrees Info Session | Recording
- September 6, 2023 | 12:00 pm | Master's Degrees Info Session | Recording
- September 8, 2023 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Degrees Info Session | Recording
- September 20, 2023 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Degrees Info Session | Recording
- September 22, 2023 | 2:00 pm | Master's Degrees Info Session | Recording
- November 10, 2023 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral and Master's Programs Info Session | Recording
- December 12, 2023 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral and Master's Programs Info Session | Recording
- January 24, 2024 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Degrees Info Session | Recording
- February 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Degrees Info Session | Recording
- March 06, 2024 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Degrees Info Session | Recording
Virtual Open House
The 2024 Virtual Open House is scheduled to take place in October. More information, including registration, will be posted here in early closer to the event.
Virtual open houses typically include:
- A welcome from the Dean and an introduction to the school
- Zoom sessions with departments and programs - Chat with representatives from all our academic departments and degree programs. Learn more about our academic offerings, including master's and doctoral degrees, online learning opportunities, certificate programs, and much more.
- Zoom sessions with current students where you can ask all questions you may have about their experience at the school.
Graduate Fairs and Other Events
Meet the School of Public Health Graduate Directors and our admissions team at one of the events listed below.
- March 15, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | 25th McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research Conference - Grad School Fair
- March 20, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | This Is Public Health Graduate School Fair – Washington, DC
Virtual Admissions Office Hours
The Graduate Admissions Team will host one-on-one Graduate Applicant Office Hours from August to December 2023. If you have questions about your application and the admissions process, we invite you to ask them.
Book an Appointment
After you select the desired schedule, you will receive a calendar invitation confirming your appointment. A link to our Graduate Admissions Chat Room will be sent before the meeting.
Note: For information about the MS in Couple and Family Therapy, MA in Kinesiology, and PhD in Kinesiology, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies.
Invite SPH to You!
The SPH Graduate Admissions Team also attends a number of professional group meetings, speaks to undergraduate students at local colleges and universities, and participates in professional association panel discussions. If your organization or university is interested in hosting a session with the Graduate Admissions Team, please email admissions, and we will be happy to work with you to plan for an Admissions representative to attend.