Recruitment Schedule
We enjoy meeting with prospective students face-to-face and via Zoom. Please check our schedule of events below to see when our staff will be attending graduate school fairs and offering information sessions.
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2024 Schedule of Events
June 11 – Capitol CNCT Congressional Intern Grad Fair
Capitol CNCT Congressional Intern Grad Fair
Capitol CNCT is hosting its Summer Graduate School Fair for congressional interns. Meet with the Brooks MPA Program staff to learn more about our academic program and application process.
Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2024
Time: 4:00-6:30pm
Location: Cannon House Office Building
27 Independence Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC
CNCT members can register Congressional Intern Grad Fair here.
July 12 – PPIA Public Service Expo
PPIA: Public Service Expo
Join the Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) at the Georgia Washington University Student Center for their 22nd annual Public Service Expo.
The expo provides current undergrad, recent post-grads, the nation’s top employers, and leading graduate programs the opportunity to forge relationships resulting in professional and academic opportunity.
Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 3:00-5:30pm
Location: GW Student Center
Register here for the PPIA Public Service Expo
July 23 – Info Session: Applying for the Cornell Brooks School MPA
Applying for the Cornell Brooks School MPA: The Essential Degree We Need to Unravel the World’s Most Wicked Problems
Are you passionate about the role of public policy and what it can do to improve our society?
An MPA provides cutting-edge, interdisciplinary tools to help find solutions to the wicked problems of our time. MPA Program Director Matt Hall will lead this interactive session, presenting an overview of how the MPA degree applies a global and problem-oriented focus to a broad set of public policy issues. Learn more about concentration opportunities, the certificate programs we offer, off-campus study opportunities, and more!
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 1:00-1:45pm
September 18 – Hampden-Sydney College Career & Graduate School Fair
Hampden-Sydney College Career & Graduate School Fair
Hampden-Sydney students, please join us at the Fall 2024 Career & Graduate School Fair!
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Kirk Athletic Center, Hampden-Sydney College
September 27 – Tabeling at Mann Library
Tabling at Mann Library
Friday, September 27
11:30am-1:30pm EST
Mann Library Lobby
Curious about the Brooks School’s Master of Public Administration degree? Visit our table in Mann Library’s Lobby to learn more about concentration opportunities, certificate programs, off-campus study opportunities, and more! A member of the Brooks School’s Office of Admissions, Student Services, and Career Management will be there to answer all of your program and application questions.
Can’t attend this tabling session? No problem. The MPA Program will attend fairs and facilitate info sessions throughout the semester to meet with prospective students. Please consult our 2024 Recruitment Schedule to see our upcoming recruitment events.
Would you like more information about our program now? Our Career Report, Viewbook, Employment & Internship Overview, and other digital guides are available in our MPA Resource Library.
Please feel free to contact the MPA Admissions and Student Services team at mpa@cornell.edu if you have any questions about the Cornell MPA!
October 1 – Info Session: Applying for the Cornell Brooks School MPA
Applying for the Cornell Brooks School MPA: The Essential Degree We Need to Unravel the World’s Most Wicked Problems
Tuesday, October 1
11:30AM – 12:15PM EST
Are you passionate about the role of public policy and what it can do to improve our society?
An MPA provides cutting-edge, interdisciplinary tools to help find solutions to the wicked problems of our time. MPA Program Director Matt Hall will lead this interactive session, presenting an overview of how the MPA degree applies a global and problem-oriented focus to a broad set of public policy issues. Learn more about concentration opportunities, the certificate programs we offer, off-campus study opportunities, and more!
October 2 – Fall Capitol CNCT Congressional Intern Grad Fair
Fall Capitol CNCT Congressional Intern Grad Fair
Capitol CNCT is hosting its Summer Graduate School Fair for congressional interns. Meet with the Brooks MPA Program staff to learn more about our academic program and application process.
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: Cannon House Office Building
27 Independence Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC
CNCT members can register for the fair here.
October 4 – Cornell University Virtual Graduate School Fair
Cornell University Virtual Graduate School Fair
Please join us at Cornell University’s Fall Graduate School Fair! During this virtual fair, you will be able to chat live with faculty, staff and current graduate students from a variety of our graduate programs and academic minor fields during the fair.
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual via vFairs
October 9 – New York Idealist Grad Fair
New York Idealist Grad Fair
Join us at the Idealist Grad Fair and meet the Brooks MPA Staff in New York City and learn more about our programs, admissions requirements, and application deadlines.
The event is free to attend.
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Metropolitan Pavilion – 125 W 18th Street New York, New York
October 10 – Binghamton University Fall Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
Binghamton University Fall Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
Binghamton University students, please join us at the Fall 2024 Graduate and Professional Schools Fair Fair!
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Mandela Room/Old Union Hall, University Union, Binghamton University
October 15 – Info Session: Jump-Start Your Professional Development at the Brooks School
Jump-Start Your Professional Development at the Brooks School
Tuesday, October 15
1:00-1:45pm EST
Explore the Brooks School’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program with Associate Director of Career Management Michelle Gardner. In this informative session, Michelle will guide you through actionable next steps for future students of Cornell University’s Master of Public Administration program.
This session will help you gain insights into what your first semester at Cornell will look like, including an individualized career assessment, internship interview preparation, and networking opportunities. You’ll also learn about the essential PUBPOL 5009 course, Career Management for Public Affairs, which equips MPA students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the public affairs job market and become leaders in the field.
Michelle will also highlight the comprehensive services and resources available to help you craft a strategic career development plan and conduct a successful job search during your time at Cornell. We’ll explore the career outcomes for Cornell MPA graduates, showcasing the program’s effectiveness in launching successful public administration careers.
October 23 – Graduate and Professional School Fair 2024 (Co-Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo and Houghton University)
Graduate and Professional School Fair 2024 (Co-Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo and Houghton University)
Western and Central New York students, please join us at the Graduate and Professional School Fair 2024 co-sponsored by SUNY Geneseo and Houghton University. This fair takes place in two locations (see timing and location information below).
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Times and Locations:
- 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Houghton University, Van Dyk Lounge
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – SUNY Geneseo, McVittie Ballroom
November 4 – Student Panel: The Brooks MPA Experience
Student Panel: The Brooks MPA Experience
Monday, November 4
12:00-12:45pm EST
Curious about the Cornell MPA program?
Join us for an engaging conversation with current Master of Public Administration students to learn more about the Brooks MPA experience. During this informal panel, second-year MPA students will share their insights, personal experiences, and advice about the program.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with students and get your questions answered.
- Wondering why an Ivy League MPA might be the right choice for you?
- Curious about the academic challenges, faculty support, or the Cornell community?
- Interested in learning about externships and experiential learning opportunities?
Don’t miss this chance to explore life as a Cornell MPA student and discover what it’s like to live and study in beautiful Ithaca, New York.
November 18 – Fall MPA Open House (Virtual)
Fall MPA Open House
Monday, November 18
Time 11:00am-4:00pm EST
Virtual
Whether you’re passionate about climate change, education reform, economics, or countless other areas of public policy, Cornell University’s Master of Public Administration can help you take the next step in your career.
At our Open House, you’ll learn more about Cornell University’s MPA degree, and you’ll also learn how you can jumpstart your future as a leader in public affairs.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
– Meet our program directors and explore the MPA curriculum
– Hear from current students and alumni about their experience
– Learn about professional development opportunities
– Get details on the MPA application process
– Learn so much more!