Executive Master of Public Policy Admissions Process

Required Application Materials

• The GRE is optional for applications.  

• Domestic students are strongly encouraged to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Student Aid Report.

• Official course transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

• Three letters of recommendation and a recent resume. Reference letters and resumes should be submitted through the Graduate School application system.

• Statement of purpose: We have a very diverse and public service culture of collaboration in our program, which needs to be conveyed in the statement of purpose.  Please include any public service, community volunteering and outreach, university clubs and activities, etc. in your statement. Also, include any obstacles you have overcome and life experiences that have led to your interest in public policy and to apply for this program. 

In addition:

• A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree (such as PharmB, BVsc, MBBS, MD, DVM, PharmD, etc.), or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university,
• with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale)
• on the most recent baccalaureate degree or any subsequent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, plus all work completed thereafter.

OR:

• A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university,
• and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university,
• with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale)
• on the most recent graduate degree.

OR:

If the applicant has completed his or her baccalaureate degree in a country that is a signatory of the Bologna Declaration, then:

• A Bologna compliant baccalaureate degree at a recognized college or university of at least three years duration,
• with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the degree, plus all subsequent graded course work.

OR:

For other three-year bachelor degree holders:

• A non-Bologna compliant baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration from a recognized college or university,
• and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a recognized college or university,
• with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on the most recent graduate degree.

Satisfaction of minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission since the number of qualified applicants may far exceed the number of places available. As a consequence, many well-qualified applicants may not be accommodated.

General graduate admissions standards for international students are available at: Office of Graduate Education International Admissions

Students can enroll four times a year (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Visit the academic calendar for information on term length. 

All required materials must be submitted at least 30 days before the desired admission quarter.