Fall 2024 Application Deadlines
Application Stage | Date | Scholarships |
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Early Application Form Submission* | October 31* | $5,000 Scholarship Guaranteed & up to $30,000 in scholarship consideration* |
Early Application Completion | December 12 | $4,000 Scholarship Guaranteed & up to $30,000 in scholarship consideration |
Priority Application Completion | January 31 | $3,000 Scholarship Guaranteed & up to $20,000 in scholarship consideration |
Regular Application Completion | April 23 | $1,000 Scholarship Guaranteed & up to $10,000 in scholarship consideration |
International Application Completion | June 1 | Open for scholarship consideration |
Domestic Application Completion | July 15 | Open for scholarship consideration |
Rolling Admissions: We continue to work with applicants for any applications submitted after a deadline passes on a case-by-case basis, as space permits. The Scholarship Committee does not guarantee tuition scholarship awards for applications completed after the July 15th deadline.
*This is the maximum scholarship guaranteed. Completing the application at a later date does not add to this original amount.
Note: The "Early Application Form Submission" deadline only requires the completion of the application form whereas the "Early Application Completion" deadline requires the submission of the application form as well as all other supplemental materials.
Admission Requirements
GRE/GMAT/LSAT requirements are optional for fall 2024 applicants.
For any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to our Admissions Office.
We encourage applications for the fall semester from graduates of regionally accredited institutions in all areas of study. We provide a checklist of requirements, which includes transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an essay focusing on a moral and ethical point of view.
Contact the Office of Admissions
International Applicants
The School of Public Policy's student body includes individuals from over 20 countries, so we assure our guidelines and requirements for international applicants are well-defined and up-to-date.
Scholarships are awarded to 95% of our students. Our Office of Financial Aid works with candidates to explore assistance options, loan programs, and Federal Work-Study.
Prospective Student Questions
Over the years, prospective SPP students have had great questions about our unique program. We've assembled a few links to targeted SPP Blog pieces and our latest Dean's Report here to answer them.