Each year, the McIntire Graduate Marketing & Admissions team invites prospective graduate students to visit the historic University of Virginia Grounds in Charlottesville for an opportunity to learn more about the School's pre-experience degree programs and student experience.
McIntire Inspire and McIntire Ascend are the McIntire School’s premier hosting events, designed to support and guide prospective students at key points in their graduate business exploration. Together, these programs offer a complementary, immersive look into the McIntire experience—from sparking early interest to building the momentum needed to thrive.
- McIntire Inspire empowers individuals preparing to apply in the current admissions cycle with the clarity, confidence, and connection they need to take the first step. Through interactive sessions, community stories, and insight into McIntire’s distinctive curriculum and global career pathways, Inspire ignites purpose and possibility.
- McIntire Ascend supports students who are further along in their journey—active applicants, admitted students, and early planners—by offering a deeper lens into McIntire’s learning culture, leadership values, and post-graduate potential. With a focus on creating connection, growth, and intentional decision-making, Ascend prepares participants to rise into their next chapter with purpose.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore your future or ready to step into it, Inspire and Ascend offer pathways into the McIntire community and are designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to be.
