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Like you, every SPA student has a unique story to share about how they intend toÌýrealize their purpose @ SPA!ÌýWhether you are driven to impact an issue or motivated to build a practical skillset, a master’s degree from SPA can, and will, make the difference.ÌýSchedule to chat with one of our current students.ÌýWe recommend coming prepared with a brief introduction and questions* related to academic, professional, and student life at º£½Ç»»ÆÞ, SPA, and in D.C.
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Major Events
Info Sessions
Recruitment Fairs

Major Events

Virtual Sessions
Event Date Location
Top Prospect Day* February 14, 2025 Main Campus
Ph.D. Admitted Student Day March 20, 2025 Main Campus
Engagement Day* April 4 2025 Main Campus
Decision Week April 8 - April 11, 2025 Virtual
JumpStart June 12 & June 13, 2025 Main Campus

*Class visits will be offered the evening prior.

Info Sessions

*All info sessions listed below are virtual.

Virtual Sessions
Event Date Time (ET)
December 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
December 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
January 8, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
January 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
January 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
January 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
February 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
February 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
February 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
February 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
February 26, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
March 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
March 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
March 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
March 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
April 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
April 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April 29, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
May 14, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
May 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
May 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
June 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

If you are having trouble registering for an event, please contact spa_gradevents@american.edu.

Recruitment Fairs

Virtual Sessions
Event Date Location
Spelman College Spring Career & Graduate School Fair February 11, 2025

Spelman College Wellness Center, 350 Spelman Ln SW, Atlanta, GA 30354

Pi Sigma Alpha Graduate School Fair February 15, 2025 George Washington University, 2121 N I St NW, Washington, DC 20052
University of Maryland's McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research Conference Graduate School Fair March 14, 2025 College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783
March 29, 2025 Virtual
CNCT Summer Intern Grad Fair June 10, 2025 Cannon Caucus Room, 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
CNCT Fall Grad Fair September 10, 2025 Cannon Caucus Room, 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

*If you are a student or professional that lives in the area, please reach out to engage with us. We would love to meet you!