Applicants to the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) in Urban Affairs degree programs generally have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3 and a combined GRE score of 1000.

• A $50 non-refundable application fee (fee waived for online application)
• A completed application form
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work. Transcripts must verify completion of a bachelor's degree.
• Scores for the GRE (general examination)
• Three letters of recommendation (usually from referees familiar with the applicant's academic work)
• A statement of purpose describing academic and research interests, as well as professional goals

The following documents are required, in addition to those listed above, for those who may fall into these categories:

• Either a TOEFL or IELTS score report is required for international applicants whose native language is not English.
• International applicants, or U.S. residents who completed school abroad, are required to submit non-U.S. transcripts to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) for evaluation of credentials.The general evaluation report must show that your non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.

International applicants, and U.S. residents with degrees from institutions outside of the U.S., see International Students for more details regarding the above listed requirements.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

To be considered for funding, please submit your application and supporting materials for the fall 2012 semester by February 15th, 2012. The final deadline for the fall 2012 semester is June 30th, 2012.

Click here to apply online.

The application and all supporting documents not submitted online must be sent to Graduate Enrollment Management at the following address:

Graduate Enrollment Management
Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: 312.915.8950
E-mail: gradapp@luc.edu