Virtual Open House for Graduate Programs
November 7-22, 2024
Free, Virtual Event
Howard University is a historically black research university committed to providing excellent graduate education and preparing students for leadership roles, faculty positions, and impactful careers. Across Howard's graduate degree programs, our students are united in their goal of positively impacting their local and global communities.
Join the Howard University Graduate School at our upcoming Graduate Programs Fall Virtual Open House from Nov 7-22, 2024, to explore graduate degree programs across various fields, including the humanities and social sciences, public health, engineering, biomedical sciences, computer and data science, and more. View the schedule below and attend as many virtual Open House sessions as you’d like to find the best fit for you.
Why Attend?
Meet virtually with current students from the graduate programs you are exploring and ask them all of your 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.
Virtual Open House Schedule
Each Open House session follows the schedule/times noted below. If you can't make an entire Open House session, register and drop in for a portion of the session (i.e., join the Graduate Student Panel from 4:45 - 5:30 PM or join the Breakout Session with academic directors from 5:30 - 6:30 PM):
Detailed Open House Schedule
4:30 - 5:00 PM EST | Welcome, Overview of HU Graduate School & Competitive Awards
5:00 - 5:30 PM EST | Graduate Student / Alumni Q&A
5:30 - 6:30 PM EST | Breakout Sessions with Academic Program Directors
Register for an Open House
Register below for any Open House session of interest (search for your program of interest below). After registration, you'll receive a Zoom link for the event. Open House attendees will receive a digital guide providing helpful tips and resources for creating a competitive application.
Thu, Nov. 7, 2024 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST | Open House Kick-Off: Statement Writing Workshop
In this hands-on virtual workshop, we'll share strategies for developing a well-written, compelling statements that clearly articulate how your professional goals and research interests align with your chosen program and why you’re a good fit for the program. Ready to write? We're here to help.
Tue, Nov 12, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST | STEM Virtual Open House I: Math, Applied Data Science, and Engineering
Programs featured: Online Applied Data Science & Analytics (MS) | Mathematics (Ph.D.) | Civil & Environmental Engineering (Ph.D.)
Register below to join Howard University Graduate School with your peers at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House for students interested in STEM fields: Math, Applied Data Science, and Engineering.
Mon, Nov 18, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST | Social Sciences & Humanities Virtual Open House
Programs featured: African Studies (MA, Ph.D.) | Economics (MA, Ph.D.) | English (Ph.D.) | History (MA, Ph.D.) | Political Science (MA, Ph.D.) | Social Work (Ph.D.) | Sociology (MA, Ph.D.) | Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) | Educational Psychology (Ph.D.) | School Psychology (Ph.D.)
Register below to join Howard University Graduate School with your peers at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House for students interested in Social Sciences & Humanities.
Tue, Nov 19, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST | Health Sciences & Allied Health Virtual Open House
Programs featured: Medical Physics (MS) | Nutritional Sciences (MS, Ph.D.) | Public Health (MPH) | Speech-Language Pathology (MS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders (Ph.D.)
Register below to join Howard University Graduate School with your peers at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House for students interested in Health Sciences, Public Health & Allied Health fields.
Wed, Nov 20, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST | Biomedical and Life Sciences Virtual Open House
Programs featured: Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.) | Biomedical Sciences area / MD/Ph.D.
Register below to join Howard University Graduate School with your peers at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House for students interested in Biomedical and Life Sciences.
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST | Physical, Earth, & Environmental Sciences Virtual Open House
Programs featured: Atmospheric Sciences (MS, Ph.D.) | Chemistry (MS, Ph.D.)
Register below to join Howard University Graduate School with your peers at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House for students interested in Physical, Earth, & Environmental Sciences.
Fri, Nov 22, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST | Computer Science & Engineering Virtual Open House
Programs featured: Chemical Engineering (MS) | Biomedical & Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.) | Computer Science (MCS, Ph.D.)
Register below to join Howard University Graduate School with your peers at our upcoming Graduate Programs Virtual Open House for students interested in Computer Science & Engineering.