The MPA Program admits students for both the Fall and Spring semesters.

The MPA program does not have set deadlines but rather a “rolling admissions” policy. That is, students may apply at any time and the admissions committee meets regularly 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 for students seeking admission for the Fall semester and between August 1 and October 1 for students seeking admission for the Spring semester.

International applicants must submit their completed* application no later than April 1 to be considered for admission for the Fall semester and no later than September 1 for admission for the Spring semester.

*a completed application consists of:

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

• • Letter of Intent (2-3 Pages)
  
  
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (provide recommenders' email addresses)
  
  
  • Resume
  
  
  • Upload one unofficial transcript from 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