Schar School of Policy and Government

Public service takes many forms.

Whether working in local government, federal agencies, nonprofits, diplomacy, intelligence, or advocacy, Schar School students are preparing for careers dedicated to meaningful impact.

The next generation of leaders starts here.

Community matters.

At the Schar School, students build lasting connections through student organizations, networking opportunities, research collaboration, and shared experiences inside and outside the classroom.

Join a community committed to leadership, service, and global impact!

Schar School graduates go on to careers in federal agencies, international organizations, consulting firms, nonprofits, research institutions, and private industry.

Our location, faculty expertise, and professional network help students launch meaningful careers focused on leadership and impact.

Explore where a Schar School education can take you: https://schar.gmu.edu/

What’s on your summer reading list?

Policy, leadership, global affairs, economics, and public service are always in season at the Schar School. Summer is the perfect time to explore ideas that shape communities and the world.

Tell us what policy or leadership book you’re reading this summer!

Interested in building a career in intelligence, national security, or public service?

Consider attending The New IC, a career development symposium hosted by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) on June 18 in Arlington, Virginia. The event brings together professionals from across the intelligence community for networking, career insights, and conversations about leadership and professional growth.

The program will feature keynote speaker Lori Wade, Chief Learning Officer at the CIA and an alumna of the Schar School's Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) program.

If you're planning to attend, be sure to stop by the Career Conversations Cleared Job Fair from 12 to 2 p.m., where Schar School representatives will be available to discuss our graduate programs in national security, intelligence, public policy, international security, and related fields.

June 18
Career Conversations Cleared Job Fair: 12 to 2 p.m.
The New IC Symposium: 1 to 6 p.m.
Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA

Learn more and register through INSA. We hope to see you there!

The New IC Join 250 intelligence, defense, and national security colleagues at The New IC, on Thursday, June 18, from 1:00-6:00 pm at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA.

Looking to advance your career or expand your expertise?

The Schar School offers nationally recognized graduate programs in public policy, public administration, international security, political science, global commerce, and more.

Flexible options and proximity to Washington, D.C. help students connect academics with career advancement.

Explore our graduate programs: https://ow.ly/cZyw50Z4QBC

Schar School students are preparing to lead in careers that make an impact.

Whether pursuing work in government, nonprofits, international organizations, law, business, or research, our students graduate ready to solve complex global and public policy challenges.

Your future starts here.

Schar School faculty bring real-world experience directly into the classroom.

Our professors include former diplomats, intelligence professionals, policymakers, economists, nonprofit leaders, and researchers who help students connect theory to practice every day.

Learn from experts who have helped shape policy at the highest levels: https://schar.gmu.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory

At the Schar School, Washington, D.C. is more than a backdrop, it’s an extension of the classroom.

Students benefit from unmatched access to internships, networking opportunities, policy institutions, global organizations, and government agencies that shape the world.

Few places offer the same opportunity to learn policy where policy happens!

Hear from our Government & International Politics undergraduate students about their experience in the Pre-Law Learning Community.

From engaging coursework to hands-on experiences like field trips and conversations with legal professionals, students are building skills, connections, and clarity about their future paths.

Learn more about the Pre-Law Learning Community: https://ow.ly/5GrM50YJ1qh