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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

Virtual Open House

Join us for the Harvard Chan Virtual Open House, October 5–7!

Our three-day virtual event will give prospective students a focused look at Harvard Chan, with opportunities to learn about the admissions process and financial aid, explore degree programs, and hear about the student experience and career opportunities.

By registering, you’ll be able to attend sessions throughout the three-day Virtual Open House.

Register here!

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 2027 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):

  • Tuesday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Monday, September 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, September 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, September 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, September 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, September 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, September 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, October 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, October 14th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 22nd from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 4th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Conversations with Faculty at Harvard Chan

What are Harvard Chan faculty working on right now? How might their work shape your own path in public health? This sampling of public talks by Harvard Chan’s faculty offers prospective students a glimpse into the School’s vibrant intellectual community.


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

  • September 24, 11:00AM ET| Department of Health Policy and Management Special Webinar | Potential Impacts of Upcoming Policy Changes on Immigrant Health | Benjamin Sommers |Huntley Quelch Professor of Health Care Economics | Registration Link
  • October 7, 1:00PM ET | Seminars in Epidemiology | Physical Activity and Major Chronic Disease | Edward Giovannucci | Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology | Registration Link
  • November 4, 1:00PM ET | Seminars in Epidemiology | Implementation Science: The Key to Ensuring that Epidemiologic Research Impacts Health | Karen Emmons | Professor and Interim Co-Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Registration Link
  • December 2, 1:00PM ET | Seminars in Epidemiology | Causal Estimands for Clinical and Regulatory Decision Making | Miguel Herman | Kolokotrones Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology | Registration Link 

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, 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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