Traditional MPA Admissions
The traditional MPA program requires the completion of 36 course hours, 6 internship hours, and a comprehensive exit exam. Students are accepted from a variety of undergraduate fields and there are no leveling courses are required. For admission into the MPA degree program, a web-based application from the Graduate School must first be completed. Then, please complete the admissions form of the MPA program below. Additional information is below:
- Admissions Process for Traditional MPA
- Absent for a Major Semester
- Transfer from another TTU program
We have rolling admissions which means that we accept applicants for Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions. Scholarships and financial aid are available only for Fall admissions, however. Moreover, we have limited space in the MPA program so you are encouraged to apply early. Positions in our program are limited so early applicants are less likely to face program capacity constraints.
Admissions Process for Traditional MPA
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Complete the Graduate School's Online Application OR the Texas Tech Application before the intended semester of enrollment. Then, please complete the MPA Admissions Application. Please type your application into the form. You may email the document to tamara.carlisle@ttu.edu, or you may print the form and mail it to MPA Admissions, PO Box 41015, Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX 79409-1015.
We have rolling admissions for Fall and Spring semesters so there is no formal deadline, but seats in the program are limited. Earlier applicants stand a better chance of admission and the possibility of receiving scholarships. We encourage you to complete this process as soon as possible before your desired semester of entry. This application requires a $50 non-refundable fee, but if you have applied to other programs previously, this fee may be waived. Check with the graduate school about other requirements such as the residency statement.
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Provide to the Texas Tech Graduate School official transcripts from all college level study and be in good standing at all institutions attended.
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Official GRE scores must be sent from the Educational Testing Service. If you have already taken the GMAT or LSAT and applied to the Texas Tech School of Business or School of Law, then you may submit those scores for our review. However, if you have not taken the GMAT or LSAT, then you are required to take the GRE and submit those scores.
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Submit at least one letter of recommendation to MPA Admissions, PO Box 41015, Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX 79409-1015. The letter should address your ability to be successful in the MPA program. Letters often come from educators and employers. Helpful letters address not only strengths, but explain weaknesses in your record. You may submit more than one letter.
We will evaluate your application upon completion.
Absent for Major Semester
If you have been previously enrolled, and then absent for a fall or spring semester you must fill out the Request to be Readmitted and send to the graduate school. If you are absent for a full year, you must reapply. There is a special form for re-application that does not entail a new fee. See the graduate school for the re-application form. Application for re-admission are reviewed independently of any previous admission process.
Transferring from another Texas Tech graduate program
Fill out Change of Program form and make request to the MPA program. Application for a change of program are reviewed independently of any previous admission process.
For additional guidelines and procedures use the Texas Tech Graduate Admissions Application Procedure.
Graduate School applications and information may be obtained from:
The Office of Graduate Admissions
Texas Tech University
P.O. Box 41030
Lubbock, TX 79409
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/