Recruitment Schedule
We enjoy meeting with prospective students face-to-face and via Zoom. Please check our recruitment schedule below to see when our staff will be attending graduate school fairs.
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2022 MPA Program Recruiting Events
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 – EMPA Information Session
Thursday, October 6, 2022 – Idealist Grad School Fair: Chicago 2022
Friday, October 7, 2022 – Cornell University Graduate School Fair
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 – Applying for the Cornell Brooks School MPA: The Essential Degree We Need to Unravel the World’s Most Wicked Problems (Webinar)
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. Executive Director Thomas O’Toole will lead this interactive session, presenting an overview of how the MPA degree applies a global, interdisciplinary, 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!
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – Cornell University Graduate and Professional School Day
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 – An MPA and Your Career: Discussing Cornell Brooks School MPA Alumni and Their Career Paths (Webinar)
Hear from Millie Reed, Assistant Director of Career Management, regarding Cornell University’s approach to experiential learning, how you can customize your coursework, and how getting an MPA will make you marketable in the workforce. We also introduce you to some of our high-achieving MPA alumni and explore their career trajectories.
Monday, October 24, 2022 – Idealist Grad School Fair: New York 2022
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 – Idealist Grad School Fair: Boston 2022
Monday, October 31, 2022 – Idealist Grad School Fair: Washington, DC 2022
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 – EMPA Information Session
Friday, November 11, 2022 – MPA Program Open House (Hybrid)
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.
By attending 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. In past years, we’ve held this event exclusively online. In 2022, we’re doing things a little differently. Event attendees can choose to participate in the Open House either in person or virtually!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 – Pickering and Rangel Graduate Partner Expo
Only Pickering and Rangel Graduate Fellowship finalists will receive an invitation to this fair. The Cornell Brooks School MPA will attend the partner expo session and will speak with students via a Zoom breakout room.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – EMPA Information Session
Thursday, December 8, 2022 – Continuing a Career in Public Service: Cornell’s Military and Veterans (Webinar)
Are you a veteran or service member looking for a degree that complements your military service and continues your career in public service?
Join our Executive Director, Thomas O’Toole, as he walks you through the MPA and Executive MPA’s interdisciplinary curriculum, hands-on learning opportunities, and career management services in this presentation. This session will also explore Cornell’s proud military tradition, using GI Bill and Yellow ribbon benefits, and our application process.
This webinar is designed specifically for military personnel and veterans who are interested in management and leadership careers in public service.
Cornell University is a proud partner of Service to School’s Vetlink. Veterans bring a unique perspective to our campus and belong at Cornell University. As always, we appreciate your service.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 – EMPA Information Session
Wednesday, February 1 , 2023 – EMPA Information Session
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 – EMPA Information Session
Thursday, March 30 – Friday, March 31, 2023 – MPA Program Admitted Student Day
Admitted students can choose to participate in the event either in person, virtually, or a mix of both:
Thursday, March 30 – Friday, March 31, 2023
3/30 – 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
3/31 – 8:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. EST
On Campus and Online
Admitted Student Day provides the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, and current students, learn more about getting an MPA, and tour Cornell’s stunning campus.
*Only Admitted MPA students should RSVP and attend this event. Recordings of some sessions will be shared with prospective students in the future. University.
Thursday, April 6, 2023 – 4 Next Steps for Admitted Brooks MPA Students to Jump-Start Their Professional Development (Webinar)
Join Millie Reed, Assistant Director of Career Management, as she discusses actionable next steps for future students of the Cornell Brooks School’s Master of Public Administration program. This webinar will provide an overview of the first fall semester at Cornell, where you will update your resume, prepare for internship interviews, start networking, and take PADM 5009 Career Management for Public Affairs. This course prepares MPA students to enter the job market with the expertise and experience to launch a successful career and obtain professional skills necessary to be leaders in the field of public affairs workplace.
Details on how to register coming soon!