To be admitted to the graduate program in public affairs, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

Three names of individuals who may be contacted for personal or professional recommendation.
Personal Statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree indicating references to previous employment and experience.

If you are a graduate of UTPA, UTB, or UTRGV you do not need to request an official transcript to be sent to the Graduate College.

IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550