The School of Public Affairs (SPA) looks forward to hosting you at JumpStart 2019, a special on-campus initiative that offers a robust agenda oriented around career development and the introduction to integral campus and community services to support your successful onboarding as a new graduate student! The experience is designed to cater to all of SPA’s traditional, master’s degrees and will “JumpStart ” new students’ academic, professional and social engagement in graduate student life. 
 

Please refer to the DRAFT agenda and logistical information attached to your confirmation email that includes a(n): career development workshop and panels, professional headshots, academic component, campus resource fair, housing bus tour, current student and alumni panel as well as two, exciting book talks and networking receptions. The event is complimentary for one and all! 
JumpStart offers SPA’s Fall 2019 class an opportunity to further engage with; SPA faculty, alumni, staff, special guests, current as well as incoming students, campus and community resources, and your new Washington, D.C. home. The experience is sure to JumpStart your graduate school experience as well as your preparation and pursuit of a profession with a Higher Purpose!