Connect

Prospective students are encouraged to connect with SSP to learn more about our program and the application process. SSP offers a number of ways for applicants to engage with our admissions staff, including informational interviews, online chats, and graduate admissions fairs both across the U.S. and abroad.

Informational Interviews

SSP Admissions offers informational interviews for those interested in learning more about the program. Students may connect via Zoom, over the phone, or by coming to campus (pending COVID-19 restrictions). All informational interviews can be scheduled online. All times are based on Washington D.C (U.S. Eastern) Time.

Interviews are not required for admission; they are for informational purposes only and have no bearing on an application or admission. Prospective students meet with members of the SSP admissions team.

Recruitment Events

SSP attends numerous off-campus events in the Washington DC area and participates in graduate school fairs domestically and internationally. Check back as we announce more sessions.

Online Sessions

During the application season, SSP regularly holds online information sessions. Below please find our upcoming events and registration links. Don’t forget to check back regularly as we add more sessions!

Past Events

First Semester at SSP

Connect with first semester SSP students on Thursday, December 16, from 12:00 -1:00 PM as they recount their transition to graduate school!

Balancing Graduate School

Do you ever ask yourself “How do I balance graduate school, work, family/friends, sleep, a healthy lifestyle, etc.?!” Our SSP students have been there and are eager to share their experiences with you. In this information session, learn how current SSP’ers have balanced the program among everything else they have going on!

SSP Adjunct Faculty 

Over 100 adjunct faculty teach SSP courses, and these seasoned practitioners know a thing or two about how to put theory into practice! In this information session, adjunct faculty members Eugenia Guilmartin, Charles Carithers, and Elana DeLozier shared their experiences teaching in SSP and answered questions about the classroom.

SSP Women’s Group

The SSP Women’s group offers peer-to-peer mentorship for women in our program. Whether you’re interested in national security, intelligence, defense, or private sector careers, this group offers the women of SSP a chance to discuss their experiences and goals.

Security Studies Program Overview

Whether you are just exploring your graduate school options or you know that Georgetown is the place for you, join the SSP Admissions Team as we provide you with an overview of our program!

Adjunct Faculty at SSP

SSP works with the best practitioners in the business to teach our students how to put theory to practice. In this information session, a few of our adjunct faculty members – Sebastian Bae, Paula Doyle, and Olga Belogolova – share their experiences teaching in SSP and answer your questions about the classroom!

Keep Up With SSP

Prospective students can sign up to receive admissions emails for application tips, information session announcements, and other updates from our admissions staff. You can also follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook to keep up with the latest from SSP.

Meet the Admissions Team