Apply for Spring 2027
Planning to start in Spring 2027 or later? Follow these steps to apply to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program using GradCAS.
Starting in Fall 2026?
Visit the MPA admission page to find the correct application for Fall 2026.
How to Apply for Spring 2027
Follow the steps below to complete your application.
Step1:Start Your Application
Start your application through GradCAS, UW-Green Bay’s new graduate application system. You’ll choose your intended start term, log in or create an account. Search for and select "Public Administration (MPA)."
Step2Submit Required Materials
Following the instructions provided in GradCAS, submit all required materials directly in GradCAS. In addition to the Office of Graduate Studies requirements, you must also submit the following program requirements:
- Personal Essay (approximately 500 words) describing your interest in working in the public and nonprofit sector, your professional goals as they relate to this interest, and how you believe UW-Green Bay’s MPA program can help you achieve these goals.
- Two letters of recommendation
Step3:Pay Your Application Fee
Then, you’ll complete your application by paying the application fee through GradCAS. The application fee is non‑refundable.
Need Help with GradCAS?
If you have trouble creating an account, requesting transcripts or submitting materials, step-by-step instructions and support are available in the GradCAS Applicant Help Center.
International Students
Students from around the world are welcome to apply to the Master of Public Administration program. If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, additional requirements apply. Review the international graduate admissions requirements.
Have Questions?
Get guidance from program leadership. Professor David Helpap, MPA Chair, can help you understand requirements, prepare your materials and move forward with confidence.