Admissions Events
The Admissions Team offers various ways to connect and learn more about our degree programs.
We encourage prospective students to attend an information session, visit us at a graduate school fair, or schedule a pre-application meeting to gain more insight. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Master’s Online Information Sessions
These information sessions are an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about our Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Social Policy, and Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership degree programs. We will also discuss dual degree options in conjunction with other schools at Penn, part-time study options for working professionals, and financial aid information. SP2 Admissions and program staff will be on-hand to answer all of your questions about studying at SP2, becoming part of the Penn community, and working for social justice in and beyond Philadelphia.
Information sessions for 2021 are complete. Please refer back in summer 2022 for new dates.
MS in Nonprofit Leadership Online Information Sessions
Attend an online information session to learn more about the Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) program. Program staff will be available to answer any questions you have about on-campus, online, or part-time study.
Information sessions for 2021 are complete. Please refer back in summer 2022 for new dates.
Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Online Information Sessions
Attend an online information session to learn more about the Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) program. Program staff will be available to answer all of your questions about doctoral study, the hybrid program format, and the career benefits available through the program.
Information sessions for 2021 are complete. Please refer back in summer 2022 for new dates.
PhD in Social Welfare Online Information Sessions
Information sessions for 2021 are complete. Please refer back in summer 2022 for new dates.

Graduate School Fairs
In order to reach prospective students beyond the Philadelphia area, representatives from the Admissions team at the School of Social Policy & Practice attend in-person and virtual graduate school fairs throughout the country.
SP2 is not currently scheduled to attend any graduate school fairs. This page will be updated when new information is available.
Pre-Application Appointments
Prospective students are welcome to schedule a pre-application appointment to learn more about SP2l. Pre-application appointments are offered by the MSW, MSSP, and NPL programs.
If you have a question about the PhD or DSW program, please contact the program directly.
Master of Social Work
To schedule an MSW pre-application appointment, please click here.
Master of Science in Social Policy
Prospective MSSP/MSSP+DA students may schedule a pre-application appointment by emailing Dr. Azahara Palomeque, Associate Director, at azaharap@upenn.edu or Lauren Colby, Program Coordinator, at lpcolby@upenn.edu.
Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (On-Campus)
NPL pre-application appointments for the on-campus program can be scheduled below with Adam Roth-Saks, Administrative Director of the NPL Program.
Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (Online)
NPL pre-application appointments for the on-campus program can be scheduled below with either Molly Sinderbrand, Coordinator of the Online NPL Program, or Adam Roth-Saks, Administrative Director of the NPL Program.
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