Join us at an Idealist Grad School Fair!

Finding the right grad program could unlock the fulfilling and meaningful career you’ve been looking for—or level up the great work you’re already doing.

Idealist will not be hosting grad school fairs in 2023. To find out if grad school is right for you, check out our Grad Resources blog or explore grad programs on Idealist.

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Benefits of attending an Idealist Grad School Fair

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Get answers to your questions about grad school

Learn about application deadlines, degree options, financial aid, future career prospects, and much more.

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Network with admissions representatives

Chat directly with admissions representatives to find the program that best fits your career goals and get advice for when you’re ready to apply.

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Explore hundreds of social-impact graduate programs

The fairs feature hundreds of master's programs in fields like education, international affairs, public policy, social work, and many more.

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Who we are

Since 2004, the Idealist Grad School Fairs have helped prepare the next generation of nonprofit leaders by connecting thousands of prospective students with hundreds of admissions representatives from public-interest graduate programs across the United States and around the world.

The fairs are free and open to anyone interested in pursuing grad school.

Idealist Grad School Fairs

Where We Went in 2022

All fairs were held in person, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time

  • October 06: Chicago, IL
  • October 12: San Francisco, CA
  • October 13: Los Angeles, CA
  • October 24: New York, NY
  • October 26: Boston, MA
  • October 31: Washington, D.C.
Prospective grad students and admissions representatives talk at an Idealist Grad School Fair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Idealist will not be hosting grad school fairs in 2023. To find out if grad school is right for you, check out our Grad Resources blog or explore grad programs on Idealist.

Have more questions?

We’re here to help. Just reach out!

Can't make it to the fairs?

Explore the Idealist Grad School Directory to discover hundreds of social-impact master's programs!