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Hauptmann School for Public Affairs
911 Main, Suite 900
Kansas City, MO 64105
Tel. (816) 559-5616
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Applicants must submit all of the following documents to the Graduate School Admissions Office in order to complete the application process:

• Online Application Form
  • Application
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from an international institution with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale).  Official transcripts must be provided. 
    
  • Students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be considered for probationary admission if they provide one of the following:
    1. An acceptable GRE score taken within five years of application.  Scores on other graduate entrance tests may be accepted at the discretion of the Program Director.
    2. Evidence of at least three years of meaningful professional experience, which may include uncompensated service.  Written documentation, such as letters from the employer or organization, must be submitted and include the dates of employment and job duties performed.
• Three letters of recommendation
  • These letters of recommendation must be from people who can attest to the applicant's academic preparation, readiness for graduate level study, and interest in public affairs. One letter should be from a current or former supervisor from the current (or last) position of employment. This requirement may be adjusted for international students at the discretion of the Program Director.
• Admissions essay
  • An essay detailing why the applicant wishes to earn the MPA degree from Park University, as well as the applicant's career, civic, and professional aspirations. This essay must be entirely the work of the applicant and no more than 300 words in length. The essay should be submitted electronically to gradschool@park.edu.

  *The only admissions requirements waived for Park University alumni are the application fee and submission of official transcripts.

Park University Undergraduate Seniors

Park University Seniors may be admitted with special permission. The student may not complete more than six (6) hours per year for graduate credit, or six (6) hours per semester for undergraduate credit.

See also: General Graduate School Admissions Procedures

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