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Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Public Management Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.  

To apply, submit the following:

1. Completed application form and $50 application fee. An application fee is not required for ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ students.
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ students.
3. Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in the program, relevant past experiences, and career goals.
4. If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results

The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. Applicants with an overall GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to take either the GRE or MAT.International applicants should also read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents.

Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.

Where appropriate, documents should be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:

Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809

Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.