University/college transcripts are required from all post-secondary education institutions attended.

Unofficial transcripts submitted through the online application form are acceptable for review purposes during the application process, however, official copies of all transcripts reviewed for admission must be submitted upon acceptance/matriculation, no later than July 15.

Transcripts are only considered official when submitted to the MCGS Admissions Office and received directly from official academic sources (i.e. school registrars) in signed/sealed envelopes from each institution, Documents uploaded, attached or otherwise opened by students are always considered unofficial.

Students who speak a native language other than English must provide evidence of English proficiency. A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test, 7.0 or higher on the IELTS
An undergraduate major in Political Science is preferred but not required. Applicants must demonstrate both past performance of exceptional quality in their academic work and promise of sustained excellence in the future.

At the time of application, we ask that application forms, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, Graduate Record Examination General Test results, a statement of purpose, and a sample of scholarly work (a term paper) be submitted. International students must show evidence of English proficiency by submitting their official TOEFL iBT scores or their IELTS scores.