Admissions
Print out our fact sheet on the Women in Politics and Public Policy Program.
Download a one-page admissions application checklist
Application Requirements
- Application fee ($60 for domestic applicants, $100 for international applicants)
- A completed application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement/letter of intent
- Résumé
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Official transcripts with evidence of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent (NB: the degree does not have to be related to political science or public policy)
- International students must also submit TOEFL or IELTS score<br>(Learn more about applying as an international student)
How to Apply
To Apply Online:
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Review the instructions page; then check the box that says, "I have read these instructions."
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Click the new link that will take you to the online application.
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For Term, select "[appropriate term]."
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For Academic Load, select "Full-Time."
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For Intended Major, scroll to the end and select "Women in Politics and Public Policy."
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Complete the rest of the online portion of the application.
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Submit payment by credit card as indicated.
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Arrange to have official transcripts sent from all academic institutions previously attended mailed to the Office of Graduate Admissions (see address below).
- Submit by mail to the Office of Graduate Admissions (see address below):
a two-part essay: In Part I (no more than 300 words), give your reasons for wishing to attend graduate school. In Part II (at least 1,200 words), indicate your specific interests, and the kind of work you would like to do, in your intended field. This essay must be typed on 8 1/2 x 11 inches plain white paper, include your name and social security number on each page, and mailed to the Office of Graduate Admissions (see address below).
a copy of your résumé
two letters of recommendation
To Submit a Paper Application:
Mail or deliver these items to the Office of Graduate Admissions (see address below)
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Download and complete the graduate program application form.
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Download the recommendation form, and obtain two letters of recommendation.
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Write a two-part essay:
In Part I (no more than 300 words), give your reasons for wishing to attend graduate school.
In Part II (at least 1,200 words), indicate your specific interests and the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field. This essay must be typed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch plain paper; please include your name and social security number on each page.
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Submit a copy of your résumé.
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Include your application fee: $60 for domestic applicants, $100 for international applicants.
- Arrange to have official transcripts from all academic institutions previously attended mailed to
Office of Graduate Admissions
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
