Fall 2016
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS
1. You will need to complete two applications.
(A) Your UNIVERSITY APPLICATION TO CSULA must be completed online. Go to www.csumentor.edu. Click on
Graduate Admission Application and follow the instructions in completing the application. This application is
separate from that to the MPA program and requires the submission of separate official transcripts.
NOTE: The deadline for applying to the University and to the MPA Program may not be the same.
(B) Your DEPARTMENT APPLICATION TO THE MPA PROGRAM must be mailed to:
Graduate Coordinator/MPA Program
Department of Political Science
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8226
Please send directly to the MPA Program an official transcript from all colleges and universities you attended.
The deadline for applying for Fall 2016 admissions with a complete application is April 1. If April 1 falls on a
weekend, the application is due the Friday preceding the weekend.
A complete MPA program application includes:
(1) The Official MPA Program Application form
(2) A 2-page personal statement of interest
(3) Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead and the signed waiver forms
(4) A current resume
(5) Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended including CSULA (official transcripts must
be mailed to the University as part of the University application). A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter
or 60 semester units is required for admissions consideration.
Letters of acceptance for Fall 2016 will be mailed out by June 2016.
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California State University, Los Angeles
Department of Political Science
MPA Program Application, Fall 2016
Please TYPE or PRINT
Date ________________________
Due by April 1, 2016
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Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
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Address
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City, State, and Zip Code
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Email Address
Tel.: Work __________________________ Best other number ____________________________________
Academic Education
List all universities and colleges that you have attended. Send one official transcript from each of the
institutions that you have attended to each of the following addresses.
California State University, Los Angeles
Office of Admissions
Attn: Transcript Enclosed
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8530
MPA Program Graduate Coordinator
Department of Political Science
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8226
Degree Earned University or College (list city & state, too)
Major
Date Conferred
(month/year)
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Applicant’s Name:
Employment
Present Employer____________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________
Title or position _____________________________________________________________________
Dates of Employment_______________________________
Hrs/per week ___________________
How did you hear about the MPA program? _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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Please sign and initial below.
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Signature of Applicant
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Date
Initial ________ I understand that this application, and documents submitted herein are confidential and
become part of the Department of Political Science, California State University Los Angeles. Review of the
contents is subject to expressed authorization as noted. If Program admission is denied, this application and
supporting documents will be properly discarded one calendar year from application term/quarter.
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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION WAIVER FORM
Instructions for Applicant
Please complete the upper part of this form, sign it, and give the form to the person who will write the letter
on your behalf. Provide the individual with a stamped envelope addressed to:
MPA Program Graduate Coordinator
Department of Political Science
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8226
Name of Applicant __________________________________________
(please print)
Date: ________________
Waiver agreement: I do [ ] do not [ ] waive my right to read this letter of recommendation.
_________________________________________
(Signature of applicant)
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Instructions for Reference
The above applicant has applied to the Master of Public Administration program, California State University,
Los Angeles. Please write an assessment of his/her potential for graduate study on your organization’s
letterhead. Please include the context in which you know the applicant and for how long, an evaluation of
his/her abilities and skills, and your judgment of personal qualities that would enable the applicant to be
successful in graduate study. Please mail your letter and this form to the above address before the application
deadline of April 1, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Name _________________________________________________________________
Organization: ______________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone: __________________________
Email: ____________________________________________
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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION WAIVER FORM
Instructions for Applicant
Please complete the upper part of this form, sign it, and give the form to the person who will write the letter
on your behalf. Provide the individual with a stamped envelope addressed to:
MPA Program Graduate Coordinator
Department of Political Science
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8226
Name of Applicant __________________________________________
(please print)
Date: ________________
Waiver agreement: I do [ ] do not [ ] waive my right to read this letter of recommendation.
_________________________________________
(Signature of applicant)
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Instructions for Reference
The above applicant has applied to the Master of Public Administration program, California State University,
Los Angeles. Please write an assessment of his/her potential for graduate study on your organization’s
letterhead. Please include the context in which you know the applicant and for how long, an evaluation of
his/her abilities and skills, and your judgment of personal qualities that would enable the applicant to be
successful in graduate study. Please mail your letter and this form to the above address before the application
deadline of April 1, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Name _________________________________________________________________
Organization: ______________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone: __________________________
Email: ____________________________________________
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