UVA Rotunda

Graduate Programs Open House

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM until 6:30 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


Garrett Hall
235 Mccormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
United States

The Batten School has reinvented the Master of Public Policy, creating a bold new approach to developing the next generation of public leaders. We're also excited to share more about our new Master of Science in Public Policy & Data (MSPP&D), the newest addition to Batten's graduate program offerings. Join us on Saturday, October 17th for our Graduate Programs Open House, where you'll have the opportunity to learn more through sessions with current students, faculty, and alumni.

Schedule for the Day (times are tentative and subject to change)

  • 9:30 a.m. – Welcome Breakfast
  • 10:15 a.m. – Tour of Central Grounds & Office Hours with Admissions
  • 11:00 a.m. – Welcome & Review of Day's Agenda
  • 11:15 a.m. – Mock Class
  • 12:00 p.m. – Break
  • 12:15 p.m. – Academic Session: "Training the Next Generation of Policy Leaders"
  • 1:15 p.m. – Lunch with Current Students
  • 2:15 p.m. – Alumni Panel: "Life After Batten"
  • 3:00 p.m. – Break
  • 3:15 p.m. – Coffee with Dean Chou
  • 5:00 p.m. – Happy Hour on the Downtown Mall

Ready to join us? Register below:

  • If you are a current UVA student interested in the Accelerated Master of Public Policy, register here.
  • Prospective postgraduate students interested in the MPP or MSPP&D can register below!

Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.