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One unofficial transcript from each university attended—must be uploaded within the application. If offered admission, one official paper transcript for each university attended is required.
Curriculum Vitae:
Most recent resume or CV
Personal Statement:
Statement of purpose: Each applicant is required to submit a statement of purpose, usually one to two pages in length, responding to the question, "Why do you want to earn an MPA from UNC-Chapel Hill?" In your statement, please address the following: Your professional goals/ Experiences that have led you to consider a public service career/ Why the UNC-Chapel Hill MPA program would be a good fit for you
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation are required. These references should be individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional achievements who can address their potential for success in this particular academic setting.
Financial Certification:
International applicants who are offered admission to a graduate program are required by United States federal regulations to certify that you have sufficient funds to pay for your expenses at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the entire length of your studies. Every international applicant offered admission, including applicants who may receive teaching or research assistantships or other awards, must complete and upload the International Student Data Form and Financial Certification Instructions/Worksheet to their ConnectCarolina Student Center after being offered admission. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will send you information and instructions for completing and uploading these forms in order to document that you meet necessary financial requirements. ISSS will then send you the appropriate documents to use in obtaining or updating your visa once it has been determined that you have met the necessary financial requirements.