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The School of Public Policy prepares students to become leaders in the fields of public policy, public management, nonprofit management, and survey research. Our students work closely with professors who are dedicated to teaching excellence and groundbreaking research. They're also placed in paid internships in top state agencies, city governments, and nonprofit organizations that impact the state and the nation.

UConn Gives. April 17-18, 2024

Thank you for supporting us during UConn Gives 2024!

April 17 and 18

Your amazing support helped SPP students by investing in future public sector and nonprofit leaders, and supporting UConn students who have experienced the incarceration of a loved one (IMRP's Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative Scholarship fund)!

Learn more about our SPP UConn Gives campaigns.

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By the Numbers

1st
Ranking of Connecticut's public affairs programs, U.S. News & World Report

12th
National ranking of public finance and budget programs, U.S. News & World Report

97%
Alumni job placement rate within 6 months of graduation

50+
Public service paid internship roles

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  • Class of 2026: Get Ready for Graduation!
    You've worked hard and earned your degree. Now it's time to celebrate! Monday, May 11 is the School of Public Policy's Ceremony to Honor Our Graduates. The festivities will take place at Infinity Hall in Hartford from 3:00 - 5:00 pm with a reception following afterwards at the Hartford Times Building Atrium. Larisa Kottke, MPA’13, President & CEO of Leadership Greater Hartford, will serve as ceremony host, and Matt Ritter, CT Speaker of the House of Representatives will provide the keynote address. A helpful timeline for students and guests follows...
    Posted on May 5, 2026
  • UConn School of Public Policy Ranked Among Top in Nation
    UConn’s School of Public Policy continues to earn national recognition, ranking among the top public affairs programs in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The School ranked No. 44 nationally, No. 1 in Connecticut, and No. 2 in New England, reflecting its strong reputation and leadership in public service education. It also placed No. 12 in public budgeting and finance and, new this year, No. 24 in nonprofit management.
    Posted on April 7, 2026

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