Public Policy

Admission Requirements:

• Goal Statement: In a 300-500 word statement, please discuss your academic objectives pertaining to your desired program plan to study, including contemplated research projects and professional career goals. Include any of your research or background as it fits with your desired program, along with any administrative, research, or teaching experiences. We will only accept .doc and .pdf files to our application.
• Reference Contact Information: References are professors or professionals that can complete a Letter of Recommendation form. This form is sent to your desired references via email only after you have submitted your application. Please notify your references that you are including their names and email addresses on your application.
• Education History: You will be asked for information regarding all previously attended universities or higher-education institutions, including years attended and degrees conferred.
• Transcripts: You will have the opportunity to upload a single .pdf file as an unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts can be used for early admission considerations, however you are still required to submit official and final transcripts to complete your application.

1. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted by the applicant for early consideration. We will only accept .pdf copies of an unofficial transcript.
2. Official transcripts must be sent from your previous institution\xc2\x92s Registrar\xc2\x92s Office and cannot be opened, unsealed, or altered in any way.

• GRE Scores: Certain programs require a submission of GRE scores for consideration. Confirm your program requirements and please visit the GRE website for more information.
• Resum\xc3\xa9 or CV: A professional resum\xc3\xa9 or academic curriculum vitae may be uploaded with the online application. You will only be asked to provide one if the admitting program requires one.
• Writing Sample: Select programs prefer to evaluate their candidates\xc2\x92 ability to write. Please confirm with your program to verify if a writing sample is required.
• Supplemental or Department Requirements: Some programs require additional information regarding your background or research interests. Supplemental application requirements can be found on your specific program\xc2\x92s page.