Major: Public Administration

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Bachelor’s degree
• Overall Undergraduate GPA of 3.0; if less than a 3.0 GPA, take the GRE and submit scores
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Grade of “C” or better in an undergraduate statistics course (equivalent to FAU STA 2023)
• Personal Statement
• Resume

International Students

• Bachelor’s degree
• Overall Undergraduate GPA of 3.0; if less than a 3.0 GPA, take the GRE and submit scores
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Grade of “C” or better in an undergraduate statistics course (equivalent to FAU STA 2023)
• Personal Statement
• Resume
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

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Contact/Information

Robin Larson Ph.D., MPA
School of Public Administration
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Social Science Building (SO-375)
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4569
(E) rlarson2@fau.edu
(W) https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/public-administration/mpa/

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: May 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1

International Students
Fall: May 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1