Admission & Requirements

Requirements
Admission to the degree program in Public Service Management is selective. Application for admission may be made at any time during the year. For consideration for full admission, an applicant must supply the following:

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate universities attended showing bachelor degree.

• Undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.7 on a scale of 4.0

• A resume.

• A 2 page personal statement describing applicant's educational and career goals, relevant work or volunteer experience, and any special circumstances affective past or prospective academic performance.

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• For Non-Degree applicants, please click here

GRE, LSAT or GMAT scores are not required. However, you may submit them to strengthen an application.

Please direct official transcripts, resumes, personal statements and other supporting documents to:

DePaul University
Attn: Megan Balderston
Public Services Graduate Admissions
25 East Jackson Blvd. Suite 1250
Chicago, IL 60604-2216

Deadlines
The MPS Program accepts applications for admission on a rolling basis throughout the year. You may apply for any quarter at any time. It is best to submit an application at least two full months before the beginning of the term you seek. Incoming students begin our Loop-based program in the first week of September, January, or April.

Summer sessions are another option. Please note that applicants hoping to begin their studies in summer would do so in an executive, one-week intensive course in Dublin, Ireland. We do not offer our introductory course in Chicago during the summer. Students planning to begin studies in the summer session in Ireland must also complete and submit a study abroad application. Visit Study Abroad for more details or contact Dr. J. Patrick Murphy, MPS Director at 312-362-5564.

Apply Now!
There is a $40 non-refundable admission application fee. Checks should be made payable to DePaul University and mailed to the address above.

You may also contact Megan Balderston, MPS Admission Manager via email at mbalders@depaul.edu or via phone at (312) 362-5565.

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