Master of Public Administration Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

The online MPA is open to students who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Admission to this program is based on a holistic view of the following criteria:

Undergraduate degree with at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average (or equivalent)
Two letters of recommendation
Other supporting documents such as a resume and personal statement

Application Procedures

Application procedures include a two-part process. Prospective applicants must complete an application through CSU Apply and submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended. Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose that identifies their discipline focus and two letters of recommendation from individuals able to assess the applicant’s potential for success in master's-level academic performance.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Due to the program being fully online, applicants from outside the United States should note that ��㴫ý cannot sponsor the F-1 visa for international students.

Transcripts

Official transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions office. Transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to ��㴫ý. If your sending institution does not offer electronic transcripts, we recommend using the following services:

If sending PDF transcripts, please indicate the recipient email as “verify@cpp.edu"

Important: Do NOT send to yourself and then forward to "verify@cpp.edu"; they will be considered unofficial and must be sent directly to the email address above.

Should these services not be available for your sending institution, please mail to:

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Attn: Office of Admissions
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768

*Please do not open transcripts; otherwise, they will be considered unofficial, and we will not be able to accept them. Allow 2 weeks for transcripts to be processed and reflected on your "to-do" list.

If you will obtain your baccalaureate degree from ��㴫ý, official transcripts are not needed.