Thank you for considering the Maryland School of Public Policy for your graduate education.   We hope you find the following information helpful as you navigate through our application process.

The process described below is applicable to all applicants EXCEPT those applying to the BA/MPP dual program[, to a certificate program, or to take an individual course.

APPLICATION FORM

The University of Maryland has an online application process.   If you choose instead to submit a paper application, you must send it to Enrollment Services Office Operations Graduate Admissions, 0130 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742.

The application fee is $60.00, paid to the University of Maryland. If you did not process your fee payment online via the on-line application, you may send it to the Enrollment Services Office using the Credit Card/International Check form

Each program has a specific four letter code. Please be sure to enter the correct code for your desired program:

MAPO : Master of Public Policy (MPP)

MAMG : Master of Public Management - Policy Track (Mid-career-MPM)

EXPM : Executive Master of Public Management (Mid-career-MPM)

BMPO : Dual Master of Public Policy and Master of Business Administration (MPP/MBA)

LMPO : Dual Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor (MPP/JD)

PPCN : Dual Master of Public Policy and MS in Conservation Biology (MPP/MS)

MEPP : Master of Engineering and Public Policy

POSI : PhD in Policy Studies

 

  

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

All supporting materials should be sent to Enrollment Services Office Operations Graduate Admissions, 0130 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742.   

Supporting documents include:

·          Transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended

·          Original GRE scores taken with the past five years. The University of Maryland institution code for standardized test recording is 5814.  GMAT or LSAT scores may be substituted if you are applying to either the MPP/MBA or MPP/JD dual programs.   GRE scores are optional for applicants to the EXPM and MAMG programs whose undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher.

·          Three (3) sealed letters of recommendations. Online submission of recommendations is storngly encouraged. On your Application Supplemental Form (ASF), you will be able to enter the names and e-mail addresses of your recommenders. Each recommender will then be sent an email with instructions on how to complete an online recommendation for you. If you need to submit a paper recommendation, please see here

·          Statement of Purpose should be uploaded in the Application Supplmental Form (ASF). Otherwise, it may be mailed with supporting documents.

·          Resume (required for MAMG and EXPM applicants; strongly encouraged for all others)

·          Writing Sample (required of Ph.D. applicants only)

 

Once you have received your ASF Login ID and password, you will be able to access your record by visiting https:// apra.umd.edu and logging in.  At this site you can determine which materials have arrived and which are still missing from your file.  Please allow a 1-2 week lag during our peak period (Dec.-Feb.) . You may also call the applicant information line at: 301-405-0376.

If you experience problems logging into https://apra.umd.edu, click on 'technical support'.  If the problem persists, please notify technical support at apra-support@umd.edu.

 

DUAL PROGRAMS

If you are applying to one of our dual programs, please make sure to properly indicate the program code and submit your supporting materials to both the Enrollment Services Office AND the other department to which you are applying.

MPP/MBA: If you are applying to our dual MPP/MBA program, you only need to submit one application. You can access the application at http://www.smith.umd.edu/apply.html. You must submit your supporting credentials to both the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the Enrollment Services Office.

MPP/JD: If you are applying to our dual MPP/JD program, you will need to submit a second application to the School of Law.   You may find the School of Law online application at http://www.law.umaryland.edu/dept/admissions/apply.asp. 

MPP/MS: If you are applying for a dual MPP/MS, please apply online at http://www.vprgs.umd.edu/gems/admissions.htm. Send your supporting credentials to the Enrollment Services Office.

  

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 International applicants have additional application proceduresthey will need to follow.

  

APPLICATION DEADLINES

 Fall – All (but EXPM and POSI)

·          Preferred Fall: December 15

·          International: February 1

·          Final Fall: April 1
 

 Fall – EXPM

·          Final Fall: April  15

 Fall - POSI
 

·          Priority Fall: January 7

·          Final Fall: April 1

 

 Spring – All (but EXPM and POSI)

·          Final Spring (International): June 1

·          Final Spring (U.S): October 15

Spring – EXPM

·          Final Spring: December 1

Spring – POSI

·          No Spring Admission

 

 The admission's committee will begin reviewing your application after the deadline and as soon as it becomes complete. You can expect a response within 6-12 weeks from that time. You will be notified in writing.