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.
- October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Programs Info Session
- October 24, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Programs Info Session
- October 24, 2025 | 12 PM EST | PhD in Behavioral and Community Health Info Session
- October 29, 2025 | 12 PM EST | PhD Maternal and Child Health and PhD in Family Science Info Session
- October 30, 2025 | 3 PM EST | MPH in Behavioral and Community Health Info Session
- November 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Programs Info Session
- November 17, 2025 | 12 PM EST | PhD Maternal and Child Health and PhD in Family Science Info Session
- November 18, 2025 | 1 PM EST | PhD in Behavioral and Community Health Info Session
- November 19, 2025 | 12 PM EST | Doctoral and Master's Programs Info Session
- December 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Programs Info Session
- December 17, 2025 | 1 PM EST | MPH in Behavioral and Community Health Info Session
- September 26, 2026 | 12:00 pm EST | Discover The School of Public Health MPH Concentrations | Recording
- September 17, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Programs Info Session | Recording
- September 16, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Programs Info Session | Recording
- September 5, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Programs Info Session | Recording
- September 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Programs Info Session | Recording
- August 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Programs Info Session | Recording
- August 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Programs Info Session | Recording
- August 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral Programs Info Session | Recording
- August 5, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST | Master's Programs Info Session | Recording
- July 22, 2025| 12:00 pm EST | Doctoral and Master's Programs Info Session | Recording
Graduate Fairs and Other Events
Meet the School of Public Health Graduate Directors and our admissions team at one of the events listed below.
- July 17, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST | This Is Public Health Virtual Fair
- October 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST | This Is Public Health Virtual Fair
- October 29, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST | This is Public Health Virtual Mini Fair
- November 2-5 | APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo
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.