GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATION

The Master of Arts program in Political Science program has competitive admissions. We seek students with a strong undergraduate record in their major and an interest and commitment in the study of political science. We do NOT require an undergraduate degree in political science. Our students must have:

Domestic Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of personal objectives in essay form
  • If you are requesting funding, a one-page letter indicating the type of funding and why the department should support you

International Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of personal objectives in essay form
  • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation (please allow for at least 30 days) or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 500 or IBT of 61; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 90
  • If you are requesting funding, a one-page letter indicating the type of funding and why the department should support you

To apply:

  1. Complete the online application: https://gradcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/

  • Official Transcripts: must be sent from the Registrar of each college you have attended.
    • Transcripts from U.S. institutions or English-speaking Canadian institutions should be sent directly to the centralized application systems (CAS). For more information on how to send transcripts, please visit the Help Center.

Please Note : Applicants who previously attended FAU do not need to send their FAU transcripts.

  • Test Scores: GRE is optional. If you choose to submit GRE, you will self-report scores into the Centralized Application System (CAS), but you will need to request your official scores be sent to FAU directly. The FAU school code is below.
    • FAU's school code for the GRE is 5229
  • Supplemental Information will be uploaded directly to the centralized application system.

Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.

NOTE: Application status will say incomplete until an admission decision has been made.

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students:
Fall: June 1
Spring: November 1

International Students:
Fall: February 15
Spring: July 15

All documentation must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.