Graduation Application Deadlines
Fall 2008           Deadline has passed
Spring 2009        November 15, 2008
Summer 2009    April 15, 2009 
Fall 2009            April 15, 2009

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & FORMS

Graduation Application(pdf)
Orientation Presentation(pdf)
Curriculum Planner
  MPA Catalog(pdf)
MPA Course Offerings 2008-2009(pdf)
Advisor Assignments (pdf)

Graduate Assistants' Orientation  
Check back for Fall 2009 update

New Student Orientation  
Spring 2009 TBA

Internship Waiver - If you have substantial work experience or have done an appropriate amount of research in an MPA (or related) field, you may qualify for an internship waiver. If so, you have already completed 3 hours of the required credits to complete the degree. Please complete the form and get approval from your advisor. Then, take it to the MPA Administrative Coordinator for additional signatures and to forward to the Graduate School.

Internship Registration & Evaluation Forms -these files are being updated and will be posted soon.

Student Profile - Graduates, please fill out this profile sheet to help us properly introduce you during the MPA Graduation and Alumni Reception. This form will also give you an entry in our alumni database and directory. Thanks!

Graduation Application - Please use this form to apply for graduation. For Spring graduates, you will need to apply by November 15th during the semester prior to graduation. For Fall and Summer graduates, you will need to apply for graduation by March 15th during the preceding spring semester. Please fill out this form with your advisor using the curriculum planner and your degree audit for information. Upon completion and after getting the required signature of your advisor, attach a copy of your current degree audit to the form and drop it off with the MPA Administrative Coordinator. Do not slide this form under anyone's door.

Directed Individual Study - Please click here for the appropriate form. Upon completing this form and securing all departmental (Instructor & MPA Director) signatures, take it to the MPA Administrative Coordinator to forward to the Graduate School.