Admission Requirements & Deadlines

Application Requirements* 

All applications must be submitted through the University’s Online Application System. Supplementary materials such as the statement of background and goals and the letters of recommendation should be uploaded into the online application system. Once the application is complete, it will be reviewed by the Rockefeller College admissions committee. Average processing time for a completed application is three to four weeks.

MPA Application Checklist*

Note: all materials must be submitted through the Online Application System.

• Completed Degree Application
• Official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work to date
• Official GRE Scores (GMAT & LSAT** scores are also acceptable)
• Three letters of recommendation
• 1 to 2 page statement of background and goals
• Resume
• $75 Application Fee

**The LSAT may be accepted in lieu of GRE scores when an applicant has taken two or more quantitative courses at the undergraduate level with a B or better average in those courses.  Please contact the Department at RockAdmissions@albany.edu regarding details and approval.

Certificate Program Application Checklist*

Note: all materials must be submitted through the Online Application System.

• Completed Degree Application
• Official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work to date
• 1 to 2 page statement of background and goals
• Resume
• $75 Application Fee

* These requirements are for US residents only. There are additional requirements for international students, which can be found on the University's International Student Information Page.