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    ​Prospective students interested in any of the SPPA graduate programs are invited to attend an open house and informational session on Friday, October 27.

    Please RSVP at https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/register/SPPAfallopenhouse2017 if you plan to attend the session, and then you will receive a detailed agenda for the day. This is a great opportunity to get to know the SPPA programs, faculty, research and funding opportunities, students, and staff!

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