Master of Public Affairs
Admission
The MPA program seeks motivated students with diverse backgrounds and experience. To be considered for admission to the MPA program, the following documents should be sent to the Graduate School Office by June 30 (fall) or Novermber 15 (spring):
- Graduate application form
- MPA application form
- Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate courses
- Three recommendations
- Transcript of scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Applicants who have been out of college for three years or more may substitute the Miller Analogy Test (MAT)
The MPA Program bases admission decisions on a combination of the above criteria. Relevant professional work experience and recommendations may weigh more heavily than test scores and GPA for applicants who are not recent college graduates. An interview with the Graduate Director may provide the Program with additional information about an applicant's preparation, motivation, and career goals. The program also seeks a diverse student body and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.
For more information about the Graduate School at UNCG, please fill out the Graduate School Information Request Form.