MPA Application Process

School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies

Deadlines

Fall Admission – March 1st

Spring Admission – October 1st

Graduate Assistantship Pool – March 1st

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Minimum Application Requirements

1. Submit the Application and Pay the $50.00 Application Fee.

2. Send all official transcripts (undergraduate and post-graduate) to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office. If you are a UW graduate, this requirement is waived. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.

3. Take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The MPA Admissions Committee sets the program standard at minimum percentiles. A 60th percentile on the Verbal portion and a 40th percentile on the Quantitative portion of the exam are expected of our applicants. The institutional reporting code for the University of Wyoming is 4855.

4. Submit 2 letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable about your preparation and qualifications for graduate education. E-mail addresses of your recommenders will be provided during your on-line application process.

5. Letter of Interest (2000 words or less) - Answer: Why do you wish to pursue a graduate degree in Public Administration?

6. Analytical Writing Response (2000 words or less) - Respond: For some time, police officers on three adjacent beats have met each other for a coffee break at a restaurant near a point where the three beats intersect. They usually have coffee and a donut and occasionally a piece of pie. The proprietor never charges the officers for their orders. Some people think this practice is acceptable; others think police officers should pay like any other customer of the restaurant. What is your view of the situation?

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Optional Application Requirements

1.Graduate Assistant Application. Assistantships cover tuition, fees, and student medical insurance, as well as a monthly stipend for students who work within teaching and research areas within the department. The GA positions are awarded on a competitive basis and require full-time presence in Laramie for the academic year. If interested, please submit your application to the School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies. The deadline for applications is March 1st for positions starting the following fall semester.

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Additional International Student Requirements

1. Confidential Financial Aid Statement delivered to UW Admissions office.

2. Official English Proficiency Test Results. TOEFL minimum = 76, IELTS = 6.5. TOEFL information can be found on the ETS website. UW's institutional reporting code is 4855.

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Application Decisions

Once all materials have been received, your application is complete. After an evaluation of all credentials by the MPA admissions committee, the director will send a recommendation to the Graduate School to admit or deny.