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• March 15th - priority deadline for all applicants seeking departmental financial aid consideration
• June 1st - final deadline for international applicants (regular admission)
• June 15th - final deadline for AMP candidates
• July 1st - final deadline for domestic applicants (regular admission) 

Fall applications for regular admission will open mid-October of each year.  Complete applications will be reviewed starting mid-January for the consideration of admission.

Fall applications for AMP candidates will open mid-March of each year.  Complete applications will be reviewed starting mid-June for the consideration of admission.

• October 1st - international applicant deadline
• December 1st - domestic applicant deadline

Spring applications will open mid-March of each year. Complete applications will be reviewed starting early July for the consideration of admission.

Please submit an online application through the Graduate College's GradApp system: .

All materials can be uploaded prior to submitting the application.  Please note the Graduate College requires an of $90.  This fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived unless there is an affiliation with an approved sponsored program.  Additional information can be found at .

Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework should be added to your application.

Please keep in mind that a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission to the University of Arizona Graduate College.

If admitted to the University of Arizona, all official transcripts requested by the Graduate College should be sent within 30 days after the first day of classes. Do not mail official transcripts until offered admission.  Electronic official transcripts can be sent to transcripts@grad.arizona.edu (preferred method).  If physical official transcripts must be sent, please mail or hand deliver (in a sealed envelope) to:

Graduate College
The University of Arizona
Administration Building, Room 322
PO Box 210066
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0066

The statement of purpose is a chance to tell us more about you, why you are interested in the MPA program, and post-graduation goals.

In 2-3 pages, double-spaced at 10-12 point font, the statement of purpose should answer the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in pursuing the Master of Public Administration program?
2. What about your background (education, professional experience, life experience, etc.) has prepared you for this program?
3. What are your goals after graduation?
4. Optional: Provide additional information you believe would be helpful to the admissions review committee.

Two letters of recommendation are required, with at least one letter from an academic professional preferred. 

These letters should be from persons able to provide verification and specific assessment of your academic and/or professional performance and capabilities. 

On the application, you will enter your recommenders' information (name, title, email, etc.).  An email will automatically be sent to your recommenders with further instruction on how to submit a letter directly to your application.

Note for AMP applicants: One letter of recommendation is required, preferably from an instructor or professor.

A current resume that describes relevant experience, responsibilities and achievements is required. 

A minimum score of 79 on the iBT, or 60 on the revised PBT with no section lower than 15.  Note: The Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 year of the enrollment term to be considered valid.

The TOEFL Essentials test with a minimum band score of 9.5 is also acceptable.

A minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6.

A minimum score of 60.

A minimum test score of 110.

This test is offered by the University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL).