MHA cohorts start in the fall semester only, about the middle of each August. So, students are admitted for the fall semester only and there is no spring semester cohort. Nevertheless, the MHA program does have “rolling admissions.” That is, students may apply at any time and the admissions committee meets monthly to review their applications.

For best consideration for scholarships, federal financial aid, and graduate assistantships, students are advised to submit their completed* applications between January 1 and April 1 of the year in which they wish to be admitted for study. Applications from US residents received after July 31 will be reviewed immediately, however enrollment in a cohort may not be guaranteed until the fall semester of the following year.

International applicants must submit their completed* application on or before April 1 to be considered for admission to the fall cohort of the same year in which the application is submitted. Applications received after April 1, may not be considered for enrollment in a cohort until the fall semester in the year following application.

*a completed application consists of:

1. Resume
2. Letter of Intent
3. Unofficial/Official Transcripts
4. Three Letters of Recommendation
5. Payment of application fee

*No Spring Admittance*

Applicants to the School of Public Administration must upload the following:

• • Letter of Intent (2-3 Pages)

• • 3 Letters of Recommendation (provide recommenders' email addresses)

• • Resume

• • Upload one unofficial transcript for EACH academic institution you have attended to your online application.
    Submit each official transcript to the Office of Admissions.
    Mailing Address: PO Box 4895, Albuquerque, NM 87196-4895 | apply@unm.edu

• • Online Application Fee