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Download a Program Fact Sheet Below (.pdf)

MPA Fact Sheet (New Fall 2012) 

MPA Fact Sheet (Prior to Fall 2012) 

Special Admission Requirements

In addition to university admission requirements, applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application package: 

• All official undergraduate transcripts showing successful completion of a bachelor's degree. Normally applicants will be expected to have a 3.0 cumulative G.P. A. (on a 4.0 scale) in their last 60 credit hours.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e. g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, or community leader)
• A two-page, double-spaced statement of intent which discusses personal short- and long-term career goals, reasons for pursuing an MPA degree at this time and what about this particular program is going to help reach those goals. Please give specific personal examples of leadership and provide other pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program. The statement of intent offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills and supports candidacy for the MPA degree; and
• A current resume

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All graduate application materials should be sent to: 

Admission Processing Office
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL  60484 

Admissions Processing Office: 708-235-7663 

STEP 1: Fill out the Graduate Application. 

STEP 2: Send the Graduate Application, all official undergraduate transcripts showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree, and the $50 application fee. 

STEP 3: Complete the supplemental application materials required by the College.  These materials consist of the following: 

• Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e. g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, community leader).  Download CBPA Graduate Program Recommendation Form here. 
• A two-page, double-spaced statement of intent which discusses personal short- and long-term career goals, reasons for pursuing a MPA degree at this time and what about this particular program is going to help reach those goals. Please give specific personal examples of leadership and provide other pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program. The statement of intent offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills and supports candidacy for the MPA degree; and 
• A current resume 
• Normally, applicants will be expected to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in their last 60 hours.

STEP 4:  If you are an international student, please also review the documents on the International Services web site.