The Application Process for the MPA Program —
Application Instructions and Checklist

The MPA online application consists of several components. Please review the following checklist carefully before proceeding with the online application. There are two different types of materials you must submit: materials submitted online and those that must be mailed. Please do not send materials both online and via mail, as the duplication will increase processing time. It is extremely important to use the same version/format/spelling of your official name on all application materials submitted electronically or via mail to ensure all documents are matched to your file.

Listed below are the items that collectively constitute a complete application package for admission to both The University of Texas at Austin and the MPA Program. To ensure prompt and accurate processing of your application, check for each item to be sure it has been received by the application deadline. Please submit your application materials to the appropriate locations listed below. Incomplete applications cannot be evaluated and may encounter processing delays that could affect the admissions decision.

Online Checklist

1. Texas Common Application: This is the online application. It allows you to complete all required information online and includes information required by the University of Texas, as well as specific information required for MPA applicants. Note that all applicants will complete a fall application, even if they will be required to start in the summer. (Please see the "Application Process" web page for more information about who would be required to start in the summer.)
    
2. Application Processing Fee: Payment of all required fees may be submitted electronically or mailed in your Mailed Items packet. The application fee is $80.00 for U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents and $100.00 for international applicants. There is an additional $10 transcript processing fee charged to all previous UT-Austin students.
    
3. MPA Application Essay We suggest you write and edit your essay responses in Word (or similar application) and then copy and paste the text into the Texas Common Application. There are no editing functions within the online application. (Preview Statement of Purpose Essay now.)
    

Mailed Items Checklist

The following items should be collected and mailed as one packet. PDF versions of the Recommendation Request and Document Matching forms are provided below.

1. A current Professional Resume (suggested two-page maximum length)
    
2. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (PDF Document): Have the recommenders return the letters to you in sealed envelopes with their signatures across the seal.
    
3. One (1) official Transcript for each college or university you have attended. Foreign transcripts must be submitted in their original language along with an English translation.
    
4. Document Matching Form (PDF Document): Please complete this form and include it with all materials submitted via mail. It assists in matching the mailed items with the electronic portion of your application.
    
5. Copy of GMAT/TOEFL score reports (optional): Official scores must be sent by ETS. Our GMAT program code is 396-44-94, and our TOEFL institution code is 6882.
    
6. Copy of U.S. Permanent Resident Green Card (if applicable)

Please collect these items and mail them in one packet:

Once you have reviewed the checklist, you may begin the:

Texas Common Application

 

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