Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA)

The Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA) is a student-run organization for all Ph.D. students in the Schar School. It provides a platform for professional and intellectual support, student-led initiatives, and opportunities for greater student interaction and collaboration. We sponsor a variety of events to help students progress through the program. Check out our events details for Fall 2024 below!

SPSA Roundtable. Sign-up for the presentation here.

SPSA Workshop

SPSA Social

Qualifying Exam Prep Session

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

This is a prep session for students preparing to take or just interested in the qualifying exam in the public policy program. Current students who […]

PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall 322 & Engineering Building Room 1605

All Schar School PhD students are welcome to present their research, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited to give feedback. These workshops […]

End of Semester Holiday Party

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

ASSOCIATION OF POLICY PHD STUDENTS INVITE YOU TO ATTEND END OF SEMESTER HOLIDAY PARTY MONDAY DECEMBER 12th 2016 5:00PM-7PM FOUNDERS HALL 602 REFRESHMENTS WILL BE […]

Spring Semester Homecoming Happy Hour

Spirits of '76 3211 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA

Come join APPS  as we celebrate the new semester with drinks, of course! Food will be provided (special thanks to University Life Arlington for helping […]

PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

Schar School students from all of our PhD programs are encouraged to present their research, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited […]