Admissions Events and Recordings

Get to Know Us!

Pardee RAND's special virtual programming brings our community to you!

Program Overviews

These sessions will provide an overview of the M.Phil. or Ph.D. programs in Policy Analysis, the admissions process, our degree requirements, and more. Attendees also have an opportunity to hear current students and faculty describe their experiences and share their own perspectives on the program. All our events are interactive, and we encourage questions. (Zoom; recordings available upon request)

Diverse Perspectives

Moderated by a Pardee RAND alum, our Diverse Perspectives panel brings together our director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, alongside faculty, students, and alumni to share their personal experiences, stories, and perspectives on the RAND experience. (Zoom; recordings available upon request)

Ph.D. Focus Sessions

These three special area focus sessions present information for prospective Ph.D. students who are interested in learning more about each of the three focus areas we offer: research, analysis, and design; community-partnered policy and action; and technology applications and implications. Join faculty and students to discuss how each works. (Zoom; recordings available upon request)

Faculty Coffee Chats

These hour-long informal chats provide the opportunity to meet a Pardee RAND faculty member in a small group setting and find out more about ways students interact with RAND researchers. From the classroom, on-the-job training, and dissertation committees, faculty members have tremendous insight on RAND research and ways students contribute in the classroom and beyond. Some faculty members are also alumni! (Microsoft Teams, not recorded)

Admission Office Hours

Our weekly office hours offer more informal Q&A interactions with our admissions team. No question too small – just bring yourself! (Microsoft Teams, not recorded)