MPA Admissions
Norwich seeks goal-oriented individuals who have high standards of personal ethics and have demonstrated excellence in their professional lives and academic studies. Applicants should have a desire to make a positive contribution to their field. Selective admissions criteria are intended to ensure that those admitted will succeed in a rigorous academic environment.
We invite you to contact our Admissions Advisors who are available to guide you in your decision-making and provide as much information and assistance as you need.
Admission Criteria
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution OR an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, AACRAO or IERF
- Graduate testing is typically waived, but may be required based upon an applicant's undergraduate GPA
- A score of 550 or higher on the TOEFL for students whose primary language is not English
- Two-year minimum work experience required for admission to some master's degree programs
Applicants not meeting these criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Application Process
Call an Admissions Advisor to begin the application process and submit:
- Personal statement outlining career objectives, suitability for graduate study and online study, and reasons for undertaking graduate work
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from professors, employers, or others familiar with your academic and/or professional accomplishments
- Official transcript showing highest degree conferred
- Application form and fee ($50 – non-refundable)
To contact an Admissions Advisor:
Call: 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3377 (US and Canada)
Call: +1-647-722-6642 ext. 3377 (International)
E-mail: mpa@grad.norwich.edu
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