Eligibility

For most programs, applicants with bachelor’s degrees in any field from an accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to the graduate programs of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Application Submission

Applicants should apply to a degree or certificate program and request financial assistance as early as possible before the desired semester of enrollment. All application forms must be completed and received by the SPEA Graduate Admissions Office at IUPUI before May 15 to attend the fall semester, before September 15 to attend the spring semester, and by March 15 to attend the summer sessions.

International application deadlines for the Master of Public Affairs are February 1 to attend the fall semester and September 15 to attend the spring semester.

To receive priority attention for financial aid for the fall semester, send all Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and renewal forms to the Office of Student Financial Aid Services by February 1.

Graduate Assistantship

SPEA application priority date is February 1.

Admission

Each application for admission is carefully evaluated by the admissions committee for the appropriate degree. Applicants to all SPEA degree programs must do the following:

• Submit applications to the graduate program office.
• Pay a nonrefundable application fee to Indiana University.
• Read carefully the applicable sections in this bulletin for any specific program or campus admission requirements.
• Submit proof of bachelor’s degree certification from an accredited institution. Students who have not completed undergraduate course work at the time of application may be admitted based on the strength of previous work, but a final transcript attesting to the award of a bachelor’s degree must be submitted before the student can enroll.
• When applying to degree programs, Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) and Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (M.S.C.J.P.S.) required documentation includes:
  • Online application, all sections completed.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Students who have taken course work on any Indiana University campus do not need to submit an Indiana University transcript.
  • Three Application Reference Forms completed by faculty and professionals familiar with applicant’s activities and potential to succeed in graduate work. References are required for the full masters programs.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) official scores preferred. GMAT and LSAT scores will be considered.
  • Resumes are required for all programs.
  • Complete personal statement and departmental question sections on application.
  • Supplemental questions in the application under departmental questions section.
• When applying to certificate programs the following documentation is required:
  • Online application (GRE scores and references are not required).
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Students who have taken course work on any Indiana University campus do not need to submit an Indiana University transcript.
  • Complete personal statement and departmental question sections on application.
  • Supplemental questions in the application under departmental questions section.
  • Resumes are required for all certificate programs.
• International Students must apply to SPEA using the online application, completing the international section, and paying the nonrefundable international application fee (subject to change). SPEA will accept the same paper application that you have submitted to the Office of International Affairs (OIA), along with additional required SPEA documents, but the online application is preferable. You are required to provide TOEFL scores. International application priority deadlines: for fall semester apply by February 1; for spring semester apply by September 15. Visit the SPEA Web site or the OIA Web site for more information.

LSAT and GRE Requirements

Applicants for the M.P.A.–J.D. may submit LSAT (Law School Admission Test) scores in lieu of GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores. Other degrees require the GRE or GMAT. Information concerning the GRE is available from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541, (609) 771-7670 or (866) 473-4373, and on the Web at . Information concerning the LSAT is available from Law School Admission Services, P.O. Box 2000, Newtown, PA 18940, (215) 968-1001.