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To apply for graduate programs within the Indiana University School of Public of Environmental Affairs at IUPUI, you will use the University Online Graduate Application. Please read through all the information below before entering the online application Web site. These step-by-step instructions will show you how to apply online and which forms and test requirements must be completed for review by the Graduate Admissions Committee.

To Apply Online:

Step One

Create an account:

  1. Click on the Online Graduate Application link in Step Two.
  2. Click on create account and read the information on this page.
  3. Write down your assigned personal identification number (pin) and create a password. You will want this information on file so you can reenter the application. You can complete the application in several sessions if necessary, save and logout.
  4. Reenter application with pin and password. When the application is completed click on submit. A credit card is necessary to pay the $50 application fee online. This fee is subject to change.

Please note: Under Educational Objective section in the application, select School of Public and Environmental Affairs for the academic program in the drop down menu. This directs your application to SPEA. If you select another program, your application will not be available to SPEA for review.

Step Two

Complete the Online Graduate Application

Helpful Hints for Applying to SPEA's Graduate Certificate Programs

SPEA requires official transcripts for all work that was completed outside of the IU system. Students who have not completed undergraduate course work at the time of application must submit current transcript(s) and may be admitted based on the strength of previous academic work, but a final transcript showing that an undergraduate degree has been awarded must be submitted before the student can enroll.

You may e-mail a current resume to speaga@iupui.edu.

You must complete the supplemental questions and personal statement. You can create a Word document with your answers and upload the document in the online application or you can e-mail the document to speaga@iupui.edu.

If you are applying to a dual program please be sure to send copies of all documents to both programs.

Helpful Hints for Applying to SPEA's Master's Degree Programs

SPEA requires official transcripts for all work that was completed outside of the IU system. Students who have not completed undergraduate course work at the time of application must submit current transcript(s) and may be admitted based on the strength of previous academic work but a final transcript showing that an undergraduate degree has been awarded must be submitted before the student can enroll.

SPEA requires three (3) references for the MPA and MHA programs. If you submit e-mail addresses for your recommenders in the recommendation section of the online application, they will receive the online electronic reference form to complete and submit via e-mail. If you have graduated within the last four years, please submit at least one recommendation from a faculty member you had for a class.

SPEA requires official GRE, GMAT, or LSAT scores for admission into our master's degree programs. If you take the GRE, please provide the testing site with SPEA's institution code R 1325 and MPA 2204 or MHA 0607 for them to forward your scores. Please allow a minimum of four (4) weeks for the results of the GRE or GMAT to be received in time for review. For GMAT scores, please send them to the Master of Health Administration Program at IUPUI. LSAT scores can only be used for students who apply to the Law School.

You may e-mail a current resume to speaga@iupui.edu.

You must complete the supplemental questions and personal statement. You can create a Word document with your answers and upload the document in the online application or you can e-mail the document to speaga@iupui.edu.

If you are applying to a dual program please be sure to send copies of all documents to both programs.

Students who have completed a certificate program and are applying to a master's program must complete a new application using new log in information.

Additional documents for your convenience:

All required forms and information that must be mailed should be addressed to:

Graduate Admissions Office
School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA)
801 West Michigan Street, BS 3027
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5152

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