Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Great Hall
Day 2: Exercise your brain at Math Camp, enjoy lunch with faculty and staff, advance job prospects with Graduate Career Services, get caught up in the Logistics Loop, and more!
If you're considering a master's degree at the Ford School we encourage you to attend our upcoming in person graduate information session. You'll hear about our degree programs and have an opportunity to meet with members of the Ford School community.
Day 3: Polish your writing skills in time for your first grad paper, prep for your Calculus Waiver Exam, and give back to your new community by participating in a group service activity!
For students with an interest in the Ford School's bachelor's of public policy degree program, we host an information session each fall at our home in Joan and Sanford Weill Hall, adjacent to the law quad on State Street. Join us to learn more.
Spring Preview is a weekend designed to give newly admitted master's students all the information they need to make a decision about pursuing a Ford School master's degree. Admitted students have the opportunity to meet with Ford School faculty, students, staff, and alumni, and get a chance to visit the University of Michigan campus and city of Ann Arbor.
The Supplemental Studies in Public Policy program is no longer accepting new applications. Please contact [email protected] for more information.The Supplemental Studies in Public Policy (SSPP) program is a 10-credit course sequence for...
At the Ford School, we recruit students who have demonstrated potential to be leaders and agents of change in a field that is evolving at unprecedented speed. We seek students who have a team-oriented approach to problem solving, who are capable of...
An OverviewEach year, all first-year master's students participate in a three-day simulation known as the Integrated Policy Exercise (IPE), a highly interactive that allows students to immerse themselves in a timely policy issue, demonstrating their...
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In a world where navigating the complex intersections of business, government, and community is essential, the Ford School’s Online Master of Public Affairs (MPA) offers professionals a path to lead and influence public policy. Designed for those...
You’ve come to the right place. By exploring the admissions requirements for the Ford School Online Master of Public Affairs (MPA), you're taking the first step in an exciting journey that will enhance your leadership and policymaking expertise....
There is travel funding available for students attending the Spring Preview weekend. Students traveling to Ann Arbor from outside the Detroit Metro area can be reimbursed up to $300.
Our in-person Spring Preview events must be canceled, given the unprecedented situation around the COVID-19 pandemic.
So we’re working hard to expand opportunities to engage with us virtually: we want all international and domestic...
Doctoral alumni: first and current jobs
The Ford School's PhD alumni go on to impressive careers in academia and public sector organizations including think tanks, federal government agencies, and foundations. Review our list of first and current...
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Rackham Graduate School
The Rackham Graduate School administers a number of fellowship programs with various eligibility criteria. These fellowships often require a detailed application and have deadlines...
Degree Requirements for the Public Policy & Sociology PhD Program
** Note that some requirements may change after the time of publication. Similarly, it is likely that not all courses described below are offered each semester. It is the...
