Upcoming Information Sessions
Upcoming Virtual & In-Person Events
No matter where you are on your journey to graduate studies at Howard University, there are so many ways for you to connect with the Howard Graduate School - both in person and online. Get started with our information sessions and virtual chats from the comfort of your couch. We host events year-round. Register for one of our upcoming events below.
Join us for an upcoming online information session to learn more about how you can approach each aspect of the application to distinguish yourself from other applicants. You'll learn more about funding opportunities and our graduate program offerings. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the admissions process. In addition, you may be eligible to receive an application fee waiver.
General Info Sessions
Curious about graduate school at Howard? Wondering which programs might be a good fit for you? Start here with one of our online information sessions. These sessions cover the admissions process, Howard Graduate School academic programs, and graduate students' experiences. Join a Q+A with current HU graduate students.
Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
Tues, Feb 21 - Tues, Feb 28 2023 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm EST
Join the Howard University Graduate School at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House from February 21-28, 2023, to explore graduate degree programs across various fields, including the humanities and social sciences, public health, engineering, biomedical sciences, computer and data science, social and behavioral sciences, and more. Meet virtually with current students from the graduate programs you are exploring and ask them questions to get a glimpse of graduate student life. Have in-depth conversations with academic program directors who will share information about their respective programs, degree requirements, research opportunities, career resources and outcomes, and program support. Learn what makes you stand out as a competitive applicant.
Program Info Sessions
Join us for one of the upcoming program-specific online information sessions and meet with the graduate program director to learn more about the program curriculum and how you can approach each aspect of the application to distinguish yourself from other applicants. These open house info sessions will also include an opportunity to ask questions about the admissions process. Students may be eligible to receive an application fee waiver.
Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
Tues, Feb 21 - Tues, Feb 28, 2023 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm EST
Join the Howard University Graduate School at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House from February 21-28, 2023, to explore graduate degree programs across various fields, including the humanities and social sciences, public health, engineering, biomedical sciences, computer and data science, social and behavioral sciences, and more. Meet virtually with current students from the graduate programs you are exploring and ask them questions to get a glimpse of graduate student life. Have in-depth conversations with academic program directors who will share information about their respective programs, degree requirements, research opportunities, career resources and outcomes, and program support. Learn what makes you stand out as a competitive applicant.
Online Live Chats
Drop into one of our virtual chat sessions to answer all your in-depth questions. These virtual chat sessions allow you to dive deeper and ask all your questions about a graduate program you might be interested in, to walk through any questions about your application, and whatever else you have in mind!
Upcoming Sessions in February
Campus Tours (In Person & Online)
Explore the historical legacy of Howard, our cutting-edge facilities, and discover the best spots on campus. The Office of Admissions at Howard (which is a separate office from the Graduate School) offers a few different alternatives for tours currently, including a group tour of campus, a virtual tour, a 360-view look at campus via the virtual panorama, and you're welcome to explore campus using their self-guided tour.
Group Info Session
If you would like to arrange a personalized in-person or virtual info session for your group of college juniors or seniors, grad school-prep scholars, or McNair or STEM scholars interested in learning more about Howard University's Graduate School programs, please email gs.gradrecruitment@howard.edu. Due to staffing limitations, we are unfortunately unable to grant every request we receive. All requests must be made at least 3 weeks in advance.