2026 Kroc School Open House
Discover Your Future at the Kroc School — Graduate Open House
Join us during USD Homecoming Weekend 2026
Thinking about graduate school? Get an inside look at the Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. Meet faculty, sit in on mock classes, hear from current students, and explore how our programs prepare changemakers for careers in peacebuilding, social innovation, and human security.
What to Expect:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast (coffee, water, pastries) |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome Remarks from the Dean |
| 9:40 AM | Academic Program Overview & Resources |
| 9:55 AM | Peek into the Classroom — sit in on a mock class |
| 10:55 AM | Careers in Social Impact Presentation |
| 11:05 AM | Student Panel — hear real experiences |
| 12:00 PM | Campus Tour, ending in the Garden of the Sea |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch (sandwiches, chips, water) |
Come for the info session, stay for the community — and enjoy everything USD Homecoming Weekend has to offer while you're here.
About the Kroc School
The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies is a global leader in peacebuilding, social innovation and conflict transformation. Through interdisciplinary graduate programs, applied research and partnerships across sectors, the school equips students and practitioners with the skills to address complex challenges, advance justice and drive sustainable change in communities around the world. Located in San Diego and engaged globally, the Kroc School fosters collaboration, ethical leadership and practical solutions that strengthen communities, uphold human dignity and promote lasting peace.