Public Administration University of Guam

General requirements

• Satisfaction of Graduate Admission Standards, according to the current UOG Graduate Bulletin;

• Earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (a prospective candidate for the MPA program may hold a bachelor’s degree in any field. It is not necessary that the bachelor’s degree be in public administration.);

• Official transcripts of all undergraduate work;

• An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in the last two years (62hrs.)

• Completion of Common Professional Component (CPC) – Based Comprehensive Exam for Master’s Degree Programs in Public Administration (administration can be requested through the SBPA Dean’s Office);

• Two letters of recommendation;

• Resume;

• Statement of intent. 

• After completion of Steps 1-8, applicants must schedule an interview with MPA Chair;

• Essay/Writing Sample (to be administered on the spot during the interview with MPA Program Chair).