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Upcoming Admissions Events and Webinars

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Why Harvard Chan?

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 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
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Population Health Sciences Information Session – Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Click here to register!
    • Master of Science (SM) in Computational Biology and Quantitative Genetics (CBQG) Information Session – Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Click here to register!
    • Summer Program in Clinical Effectiveness & Master of Public Health (MPH-45) Program in Clinical Effectiveness Information Session – Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Click here to register!
    • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Quantitative Methods Information Session – Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Click here to join the session!
    • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology Information Session – Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Click here to register!
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Population Health Sciences Information Session – Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Click here to register!
    • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Nutrition Information Session – Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Click here to register!
  • Joint Recruitment with other Public Health Programs
    • Joint Recruitment with Columbia, Yale and Johns Hopkins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Monday, November 9, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) – Click here to register!
  • Virtual Graduate Fairs

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):

  • Wednesday, October 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29 from  10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Monday, November 2nd from  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 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.
  • Wednesday, November 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 18th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, November 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 25th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 26th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Monday, November 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, November 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Virtual office hours with Admissions Ambassadors


Curious about life at Harvard Chan? Join our virtual Office Hours with Admissions Ambassadors to connect with current students and hear firsthand about their academice experiences, academics, student life, and more!
Virtual Office Hours are available October 5–November 30, Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
Tuesdays: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM ET
Wednesdays: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET
Fridays: 10:00 AM –11:00 AM ET
Fridays: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET
Interested? Complete this form to join!

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.

  • 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, 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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