Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA. For the M.A. in Political Science,
students should have at least 18 credits in Political Science.
All applicants are required to submit to the:
Office of Graduate Studies:
The completed application and fees
Scores from their Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
(Note: If you have five years working experience involving
relevant administrative experience or already have earned a master's
or doctoral degree, you may ask the MPA Director to waive the GRE
requirement.
)
Two official undergraduate transcripts
Department of Political Science:
Three letters of recommendation
A two-page statement explaining career objectives
Any additional information they would like to convey
Application materials must be received by
March 1 for consideration to receive an
assistantship or scholarship, or August 1 without financial considerations:
Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to:
Diane Mozzone
Program Coordinator
Department of Political Science
Villanova University
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Phone: 610-519-4710
Fax: 610-519-7487
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, pending availability in the
program.
Admissions decisions are decided by the overall strength of the
applicants folder and by current enrollment needs. In keeping with the policy of Villanova University, the Political Science
department encourages ethnic, gender, and national diversity among its students.
The department makes available a limited number of graduate assistantships
which provide a stipend and tuition waiver, and tuition scholarships which
provide a tuition waiver. Financial aid awards are competitive and based on the
applicants previous record, and promise of future performance. Candidates will
be eligible to receive assistance for up to two consecutive
years. In addition to other financial assistance that is available, please
also consider this
graduate assistantship in women's studies.
Students enrolled in other Villanova graduate programs who have undergraduate GPAs below 3.0 may take no more than two courses in the MPA
program without applying for acceptance into the graduate certificate program in
public administration. Students enrolled in the School Leadership programs are
exempted from the rule when enrolling in MPA courses which are part of their
program.
Complete Application
In order to insure a timely review, a complete application must be submitted.
A complete application includes:
Program specific application requirements must be completed as defined
by each graduate program.
Non-refundable application fee of $50.* (payable to Villanova
University)
Official transcripts (two copies) of all previous college work (both
undergraduate and graduate) sent directly to the Graduate Studies Office, by
the Registrar of the Colleges or Universities involved.
Letters of recommendation (3) forwarded directly to the Director of the
program to which you are applying.
GRE scores
TOEFL scores for international students
Financial Certification for international students needing an F1 Visa.
*fee waived for students with a Villanova degree
Deadlines
Applications must be received by the deadlines indicated below. Where applicable,
specific departmental deadlines are noted.
