The Center for Public Policy and Administration aims to recruit students of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who will contribute to the academic and public life of the program. The admissions committee, which typically consists of CPPA’s associate director and two CPPA faculty members, reviews each student’s application.

Visiting Campus
We encourage applicants to visit the Center and talk to faculty, staff and students, to discuss in person the opportunities available, and to sit in on a class or hear a speaker. To arrange a visit, please email Kathy Colón at kcolon@pubpol.umass.edu.

To Request or Download an Application
Download an application at the Graduate School web site or call the application request line at (413) 545-0721,
or send a request to:
                     Graduate Admissions Office
                     530 Goodell Building
                     University of Massachusetts
                     Amherst, MA 01003    USA

Application Deadlines
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) Program
February 1     Applications for September admission must be received by the Graduate Admissions Office.     April 15           Date by which successful applicants for September admission will be notified.

Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program
January 13    Applications for current Five College seniors must be received by the Graduate Admissions Office. January 27    Date by which successful senior applicants will be notified.
March 1         Applications for current Five College juniors must be received by the Graduate Admissions Office.
April 15          Date by which successful junior applicants will be notified.

More Information
MPPA admissions and financial aid.
MPP admissions and financial aid.