Apply for Admission

Each year we seek to create a cohort in which members benefit from a diversity of backgrounds, professional experience, social and political perspectives, and career goals.

Admissions and Application Timelines

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

  • Fall Admission Only
  • Application deadline: April 30

Graduate Certificate (Nonprofit Management | Public Policy)

  • Fall and Spring Admissions
  • Application deadline for Fall admissions: April 30
  • Application deadline for Spring admissions: November 1

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with PUBA before applying.

No GRE or GMAT is required.

Applications for Fall and Spring Admission (MPA and Graduate Certificate)

Prospective MPA and Graduate Certificate students must complete the online UH Graduate Division Application.

  • Be sure to select the correct semester when applying.
    • MPA applicants can only apply for the Fall semester.
  • Application Fee: Required.
  • GRE: Not required.

Program Section of the online UH Graduate Division Application

  • CV/Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample
  • Letters of Recommendation
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation are required.
    • One letter should be from a former professor in your undergraduate or graduate major.
  • Deadline: April 30 (for all materials, including letters).

Contact PUBA (pubadmin@hawaii.edu) for questions on the Program section.

Additional Application Support

  • Contact Graduate Division for questions on the Personal Information, Academic History, and Supporting Information sections and related requirements.
  • Contact Liaison Customer Service (by chat via the application, by email at support@manoagrad.myliaison.com, or by phone at 617-206-4069) for the following:
    • Technical issues with the application.
    • Recommender Portal assistance.
    • Issues with submitting their application.
    • Navigating through the applicant portal.
    • Password reset requests.