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Upcoming Admissions Events and Webinars

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We offer many opportunities to learn more about Harvard Chan School, including virtual events, office hours, on-campus information sessions, and recorded webinars.

We look forward to connecting with you in person or virtually!

Virtual Opportunities

Hot Topics Seminar Series 2026

What are Harvard Chan faculty working on right now? How might their work shape your own path in public health? Hot Topics Summer Seminar Series brings students together for engaging faculty talks, offering a chance to explore timely research, discover new interests, and gather ideas for their journey at Harvard Chan. 

Prospective students are welcome to join as guests to observe these sessions and get a glimpse of our vibrant intellectual community. It’s a chance to experience the conversations happening at Harvard Chan and explore the many possibilities that await as a future student.

  • Hot Topics Seminar Series 2026: Climate Hazards and Respiratory Health: Scientific Evidence, Public Policy, and Insights from Tobacco Control. When: Jul 14, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Register here!
  • Hot Topics Seminar Series 2026: A Framework for Health Research and Promotion in Puerto Rico. When: Jul 21, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Register here!
  • Hot Topics Seminar Series 2026: Environmental Health Literacy in Action. When: Aug 6, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Register here!
  • Hot Topics Seminar Series 2026: America’s Wrong Turn: US Health Care in the Neoliberal Era. When: Aug 11, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Register here!

Summer Alumni Panel

Summer Alumni Panel: Different Paths to Public Health

August 5, 2026 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada). Register here!

Join us for our Summer Alumni Panel: Different Paths to Public Health and hear from three Harvard Chan alumni who have built impactful careers across clinical care, nonprofit leadership, and healthcare innovation. Bring your questions and gain firsthand insights into the many possibilities a public health degree can offer.

Virtual Information Sessions

We invite you to learn more about our School and degree programs through our virtual information sessions. These sessions will cover topics for future applicants interested in our MPH, SM, MHCM, and DrPH programs who plan to begin a degree program in 2027 or later. PhD programs are managed by the Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and will not be covered in detail during these sessions. Please refer to the Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to learn more about PhD programs, https://gsas.harvard.edu/. Should you need an accommodation to participate in an event, please contact us at admissions@hsph.harvard.edu as soon as possible.

  • Admissions Information Sessions
  • Department Specific Information Sessions
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  • Joint Recruitment with other Public Health Programs
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  • Virtual Graduate Fairs
    • Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) TIPH Virtual Fair. Click here to register!
    • Tuesday, November 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) TIPH Virtual Fair. Click here to register!

Virtual office hours with admissions staff

This is an opportunity to speak one-on-one with admissions staff about our master’s and DrPH programs. For any questions related to the PhD programs, please contact Harvard Griffin GSAS Admissions. 

Please complete this form to join us. These sessions are for prospective students interested in programs beginning 2026 or later. Please note that participants must display their first and last name upon entering the waiting room. 

For security reasons, Harvard University does not currently allow the use of AI meeting assistants for note-taking. AI meeting assistants will not be admitted to office hour sessions.

All bellow times are listed in Eastern Time (ET):

  • Thursday, July 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm.
  • Thursday, July 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm.
  • Thursday, July 30th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 6th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Virtual Visit Week

Thank you for joining us for Virtual Visit Week 2025! Please visit our Virtual Visit Week page to learn about the school, our offered programs, student life and support services through select recorded sessions now available. More details on 2026 programing will be announced this fall.

On-campus opportunities

Visit our Longwood Campus

Learn about Harvard Chan School’s degree programs and application process and take a brief tour of campus. 

The PhD programs are not covered in detail during these sessions. For any questions related to the PhD programs, please contact Harvard Griffin GSAS Admissions. 

Special Accommodations: Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact admissions@hsph.harvard.edu in advance of your visit. Please note that the School will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability. 

Click here to register!

All bellow times are listed in Eastern Time (ET):

  • Friday, August 7, 2026 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
  • Friday, September 25, 2026 – 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
  • Friday, October 16, 2026 – 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
  • Friday, November 13, 2026 – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

On the road

In-Person Graduate School Fairs & Conferences

Recorded events 

Can’t join us for virtual or on-campus sessions? Browse our collection of recorded sessions and learn about our programs at your own pace.

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