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Throughout the year, the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York hosts information sessions and attends events across the country.
Our information sessions provide an opportunity for you to learn more about our exciting programs; meet with faculty, current students, and admissions staff, and get all of your questions answered. We have in person and online offerings. The online sessions are hosted on Zoom and require an account. The in person sessions are hosted on our campus located at 219 West 40th Street in Manhattan. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the information you need to attend the session.
We hope you can join us!
Open House
On-Campus Information Sessions
Virtual Information Sessions
Tips For Applying – Virtual Sessions
Open House
Open House | Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
Curious about a career in journalism? Thinking about graduate school? Join us for the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY’s Fall Open House and discover what it’s like to learn, report, and create in the media capital of the world.
Meet faculty, current students, alumni, and admissions staff as you explore our graduate programs, learn about scholarships and financial aid, and get an inside look at life at the J-School. Whether you’re a recent graduate, working professional, career changer, or aspiring storyteller, this is your opportunity to see how our hands-on approach prepares students for impactful careers across the media industry.
Located in the heart of New York City, the J-School offers students direct access to newsrooms, media organizations, industry leaders, and the stories shaping our world every day.
On-Campus Information Sessions
On-Campus Information Session | Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
The On-campus Information Session is the perfect opportunity to meet with admissions team, learn about the exciting programs at the J-school and get all your questions answered about the application process.
On-Campus Information Session | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
The On-campus Information Session is the perfect opportunity to meet with admissions team, learn about the exciting programs at the J-school and get all your questions answered about the application process.
On-Campus Information Session | Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
The On-campus Information Session is the perfect opportunity to meet with admissions team, learn about the exciting programs at the J-school and get all your questions answered about the application process.
On-Campus Information Session | Thursday, February 11, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET
The On-campus Information Session is the perfect opportunity to meet with admissions team, learn about the exciting programs at the J-school and get all your questions answered about the application process.
Virtual Information Sessions
Virtual Information Session | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Attend this online information session to learn more about our M.A. in Journalism, M.A. in Journalism – Bilingual and M.A. in Engagement Journalism. We will also discuss scholarship opportunities and the application process, with plenty of time for Q&A at the end.
Virtual Information Session | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Attend this online information session to learn more about our M.A. in Journalism, M.A. in Journalism – Bilingual and M.A. in Engagement Journalism. We will also discuss scholarship opportunities and the application process, with plenty of time for Q&A at the end.
Virtual Information Session | Thursdsay, January 14, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET
Attend this online information session to learn more about our M.A. in Journalism, M.A. in Journalism – Bilingual and M.A. in Engagement Journalism. We will also discuss scholarship opportunities and the application process, with plenty of time for Q&A at the end.
Tips For Applying – Virtual Sessions
Tips for Applying | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Join an admissions representative on Zoom and receive helpful tips on putting your best foot forward in the application process. The session will cover all elements of the application including the personal statement, writing, multimedia clips, admissions exam.
Tips for Applying | Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Join an admissions representative on Zoom and receive helpful tips on putting your best foot forward in the application process. The session will cover all elements of the application including the personal statement, writing, multimedia clips, admissions exam.
Tips for Applying | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Join an admissions representative on Zoom and receive helpful tips on putting your best foot forward in the application process. The session will cover all elements of the application including the personal statement, writing, multimedia clips, admissions exam.
Tips for Applying | Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET
Join an admissions representative on Zoom and receive helpful tips on putting your best foot forward in the application process. The session will cover all elements of the application including the personal statement, writing, multimedia clips, admissions exam.
Tips for Applying | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET
Join an admissions representative on Zoom and receive helpful tips on putting your best foot forward in the application process. The session will cover all elements of the application including the personal statement, writing, multimedia clips, admissions exam.