What is required to apply to the MPA Program?
Applicants must submit the following: Graduate College Application; application processing fee of $50 (checks only with your SSN on it payable to University of Illinois; credit cards are accepted if submitting the application online); official transcripts (sealed) from all undergraduate institutions attended; three letters of recommendation (sealed and signed) from former professors or supervisors; one-two page personal statement; resume; sample of your written work no more than 8-10 pages double spaced in length; GRE scores (optional for MPA applicants but required if applying for department administered financial aid); Application for Graduate Appointment Form (if you wish to be considered for a research assistantship. All of these materials should be sent in one complete package directly to the PA Program.
