A complete application consists of:

1. An Application for Admission to the MPA Program,
2. Three (3) Letters of Reference,
3. A Personal Statement,
4. A Second Writing Sample, and
5. A Current Resume Listing Work Experience.

The GRE is required if an applicant's bachelor's degree is less than five years old AND if an applicant's GPA is less than 3.0. An Applicant whose GPA falls below a 3.0 and has graduated college more than five years ago may apply to the MPA Program and take up the three MPA courses as an ''undeclared major''. The three MPA courses must equal nine credits (no skills workshops, individualized course, etc). Approximately half way through the semester, the student's progress will be assessed by the MPA faculty. If the student has a B- or above in all classes, he or she will be accepted into the MPA Program. Up to three courses may be transferred into the student's Program of Study this way.A graduate international student must hold at minimum a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent and is able to demonstrate English proficiency, both written and oral by submitting an official TOEFL or IELTS score report. TOEFL 79 IBT, 550 PBT, 6.5 IELTS.
The university requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) for regular admission