Master of Public Administration Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
The online MPA is open to students who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The admission to this program is based on the holistic view of the following criteria:
- Undergraduate degree with at least 2.5 Grade Point Average (or equivalent)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Other supporting documents such as resume and personal statement
Application Procedures
Transcripts
Official transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions office. Transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog. If your sending institution does not offer electronic transcripts, we recommend using the following services:
If sending PDF transcripts, please indicate the recipient email as “verify@cpp.edu"
Important: Do NOT send to yourself and then forward to "verify@cpp.edu"; they will be considered unofficial and must be sent directly to the email address above.
Should these services not be available for your sending institution, please mail to:
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog
Attn: Office of Admissions
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
*Please do not open transcripts; otherwise, they will be considered unofficial, and we will not be able to accept them. Allow 2 weeks for transcripts to be processed and reflected on your "to-do" list.
If you will obtain your baccalaureate degree from ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, official transcripts are not needed.
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Important Dates for Domestic Graduate Applicants
| Term of Application | Application Deadline | Supporting Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | July 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
Important Dates for International Graduate Applicants
| Term of Application | Application Deadline | Supporting Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | May 1, 2025 | June 1, 2025 |
