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Update my information Admissions officers are waiting to hear from you if you are interested in attending The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
School of Government / School of Government is situated in a suburban area in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
You will be required to upload a current resume or CV detailing your professional experience, education, volunteerism, and any honors and awards you have won.
You must provide the names and phone numbers of three people who can assess your academic and professional credentials. These should be people who are aware of your academic accomplishments and can comment on your chances of succeeding in this particular academic environment. If you have been out of school for a while and are unable to provide former professors with contact information, you may be able to find other people who can speak to your achievement and potential. We caution against using generic letters of recommendation, such as those from campus career planning and placement offices, or personal recommendations. Once more, though it will strengthen an application, work experience in a public service profession is not necessary for admission to MPA@UNC.
Your chosen references will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your recommendations online.
All incoming students at MPA@UNC must successfully demonstrate a working understanding of the foundations of American government. By taking the American Government prerequisite course, students in the MPA program are guaranteed to have a firm grasp of local, state, and federal government before they even start the program.
When you are accepted into the program, the director of admissions will review your application to see if you have completed the prerequisites and will let you know if you haven’t.
Students must finish the free online UNC MPA American Government course if they are accepted and enrolled in the program but have not already completed an American government course with a B or higher.
Test Scores and Transcripts
Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT) are optional. We encourage all applicants to submit an official graduate entrance exam score from within the previous five years if they feel their application materials do not adequately demonstrate their academic potential. This is especially advised for students with cumulative GPAs under a 3. 3, but any applicant is welcome to submit official exam results for the admissions committee to take into account.
Our GRE reporting code is 5816, and our GMAT reporting code is D40-55-95.
Applicants whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree was completed in a country where English is not the primary language of instruction will also need to submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic.
The MPA Admissions Committee will choose finalists to be invited for virtual interviews on a rolling basis following a preliminary review of applications. The admissions team gains a comprehensive understanding of your background, accomplishments, and career goals from the personal interview.
The application fee for MPA@UNC is $95, which is nonrefundable. A lot of our applicants are also eligible for a fee waiver.
If any of the following apply to you, you may be eligible for a fee waiver:
- Able to attend any of our online information sessions
- A full-time, permanent employee of UNC-Chapel Hill
- a current McNair Scholar who is enrolled in a program leading to a degree in the semester before the academic year for which they are applying
- A U.S. citizen meeting certain need-based eligibility requirements
- Participants in UNC-Chapel Hill’s officially recognized Summer Undergraduate Research Programs and The Graduate School’s Summer Undergraduate Pipeline (SUP) program Full listing found on the link below.
- a current Gates Millennium Scholar who is enrolled in a program leading to a degree in the semester before the academic year for which they are applying
Please be aware that the waiver request must be submitted as part of the online application process. The Admissions Office will review the materials after receiving the request and either mark the application as “paid” or get in touch with you for more information or payment. Please refrain from submitting an application fee if you are requesting a waiver until you know the outcome of your request because UNC cannot reimburse application fees that have already been paid.
For more information on qualifying for a waiver and submitting the appropriate documentation, please visit the Application Fee Waivers web page.
MPA@UNC – Welcome from the Dean
FAQ
Is it hard to get into UNC-Chapel Hill grad school?
Graduate school admission is competitive, and candidates are chosen based on their academic aptitude, ability, and program fit. For some programs, an on-site preadmissions interview may be required. Early communication with your desired program can help you with application preparation.
Can I get into UNC-Chapel Hill with a 3.4 GPA?
Achieve at least a 4. 39 GPA while taking the most challenging classes available. To attend UNC, you must have good grades because the university considers class rank and GPA to be “important” factors in admissions decisions.
What is the acceptance rate for UNC-Chapel Hill graduate school?
Its acceptance rate among undergraduates is less than 29%, and it accepts only 28% of those who apply for one of its graduate programs Less than 20 programs were available when the university first opened, but today it offers more than 70 bachelor’s programs, more than 100 master’s programs, and more than 70 doctoral programs.
What is the lowest GPA to get into UNC-Chapel Hill?
A student who earns at least a 2. Any of the 16 UNC System universities will consider your application if you have a minimum ACT (19) or SAT (1010) score or a weighted high school GPA of 5.