MPA Application Process

School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies

Minimum Application Requirements

1. Submit the Application and pay the $50.00 application fee.
2. Upload all official transcripts (undergraduate and post-graduate). If you are a UW graduate, this requirement is waived. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
3. Upload your Letter of Interest (2000 words or less)
   1. Respond to: Why do you wish to pursue a graduate degree in Public Administration?
4. Upload your Analytical Writing Response (2000 words or less)
   1. Respond to: 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?
5. Provide 2 recommendations from individuals knowledgeable about your preparation and qualifications for graduate education (the email addresses of your recommenders will be requested during your online application process.)

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Optional Application Requirements

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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Deadlines

There is no deadline for applying to our Masters of Public Administration program. The MPA program accepts applications until 2 weeks prior to the semester you are applying for.

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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.