Throughout the fall semester representatives from the School of Public Policy (SPP) attend graduate and professional school admissions fairs around the country. In addition to sharing general school information, representatives are able to more fully address inquiries about SPP’s policy degrees and other areas of focus.
For further information, call 703-993-8099 or e-mail spp@gmu.edu.
SPP Graduate Admissions fall recruiting season has closed, however, below is a list of locations we attended September - December 2009 for your reference.
All Recruiting Events
September 10, 2009 - New York, NY
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The New York City Idealist.org
Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
New York University
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Metropolitan Pavilion, North and South Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Event Website
September 15, 2009 - Boston, MA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Boston Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Boston University, School of Management
George Sherman Union, Metcalf Hall, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
775 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Event Website
September 16, 2009 - Fairfax, VA
6:00 p.m. – 8:00p.m.
George Mason University’s Graduate Showcase
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Event Website
September 17, 2009 - Toronto, Ontario
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Toronto Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
University of Toronto, Hart House
Hart House Great Hall (St. George campus)
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto, ON
Canada
Event Website
September 21, 2009 - Sewanee, TN
11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.
The University of the South Graduate and Professional School Fair
University Quadrangle, McClurg Dining Hall
Sewanee, TN 37383
Event Website
September 21, 2009 - Washington D.C.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Washington D.C. Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by: The Washington Convention Center, Hall C
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Event Website
September 22, 2009 - Nashville, TN
10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Tennessee State University Graduate and Professional School Fair
Kean Hall Gymnasium
Nashville, TN 37209
Event Website
September 23, 2009 - Pittsburgh, PA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health
William Pitt Union Ballroom
Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh (Oakland), PA 15213
Event Website
September 24, 2009 - Arlington, VA
6:30 p.m.
SPP Open House for Master’s Programs
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building, Room 329
3401 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
September 25, 2009 - Washington D.C.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
QS World Grad School Tour
D.C. Graduate & Professional School Fair
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Event Website
September 28, 2009 - Blacksburg, VA
12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Virginia Tech Graduate and Professional School Fair
Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center (2nd floor)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Event Website
September 29, 2009 - Harrisonburg, VA
11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Graduate and Professional School Fair
James Madison University
Festival Conference and Student Center Ballroom
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Event Website
September 30, 2009 - Charlottesville, VA
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Virginia Professional and Graduate School Fair
Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Event Website
October 1, 2009 - Richmond, VA
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate & Professional School Fair
Monroe Park Campus
University Student Commons, 2nd Floor
Commonwealth Ballroom & Richmond Salons
Richmond, VA 23284
Event Website
October 1, 2009 - Williamsburg, VA
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The College of William and Mary Graduate and Professional School Fair
The Sadler Center
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Event Website
October 7, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Minneapolis Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
University of Minnesota
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
300 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Event Website
October 8, 2009 - Arlington, VA
7:00pm
SPP Ph.D. Information Session
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building
3401 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
October 12, 2009 - Chicago, IL
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Chicago Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
Department of Public Affairs Administration
UIC Forum, Main Floor, Main Hall A & B
725 W Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60607
Event Website
October 13, 2009 - State College, PA
11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Pennsylvania State University Graduate and Professional School Fair
Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson Center
State College, PA 16803
Event Website
October 13, 2009 - Phoenix, AZ
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Phoenix Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Thunderbird School of Management
The Buttes Marriott Resort
Hopi Meeting Room
2000 Westcourt Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
Event Website
October 14, 2009 - Lewisburg, PA
3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Bucknell University Graduate and Professional School Fair
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Event Website
October 15, 2009 - San Francisco, CA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The San Francisco Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Monterey Institute of International Studies
San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), Gallery
9th Avenue and Lincoln Way
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94122
Event Website
October 19, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Los Angeles Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
University of Southern California
School of Social Work & School of Policy, Planning and Development
Kyoto Grand Hotel
Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
120 South Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Event Website
October 21, 2009 - Arlington, VA
6:30 p.m.
SPP Open House for Master’s Programs
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building, Room 329
3401 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
October 27, 2009 - Carlisle, PA
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dickinson College Graduate and Professional School Fair
Holland Union Building
Carlisle, PA 17013
Event Website
October 27, 2009 - Gettysburg, PA
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gettysburg College Graduate and Professional School Fair
College Union Building
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Event Website
October 28, 2009 - Lancaster, PA
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Franklin & Marshall College Graduate and Professional School Fair
Mayser Physical Education Center
Lancaster, PA 17604
Event Website
October 29, 2009 - New Orleans, LA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The New Orleans Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Lavin-Bernick Center, Qatar Ballroom (2nd floor)
29 Mcalister Drive (on Freret Street)
New Orleans, LA 70118
Event Website
October 30, 2009 - Atlanta, GA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Atlanta Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Georgia State University, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Student Center, State Ballroom, 1st Floor
44 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Event Website
November 3, 2009 - Virginia Beach, VA
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Virginia Beach Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Hosted by:
Regent University
The Founders Inn and Spa
Virginia Ballroom, 1st Floor
5641 Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Event Website
November 4, 2009 - New Brunswick, NJ
12:30p.m. – 3:30p.m
Rutgers University Graduate and Professional School Fair
Rutgers Student Center
College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Event Website
November 5, 2009 - Winston Salem, NC
10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Wake Forest Graduate and Professional School Fair
Benson University Center
Winston Salem, NC 27109
Event Website
November 12, 2009 - Arlington, VA
7:00pm
SPP Ph.D. Information Session
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building
3401 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
November 17, 2009 - Arlington, VA
6:30 p.m.
SPP Open House for Master’s Programs
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building, Room 329
3401 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
Event Website
December 9, 2009 - Arlington, VA
7:00pm
SPP Ph.D. Information Session
George Mason University
Arlington Original Building
3401 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
Event Website