Application Checklist and Forms
In Addition to this list, see our list of frequently Asked Questions and our Recommended Timeline for MPP, MURP, MSSTEP wanting to be considered for Financial Aid
Humphrey Institute Application Checklist 2009-2010
Application Deadlines: Please note these are postmark deadlines.
Spring Admission MPA Only Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Financial Aid for MPP, MURP, MS-STEP Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Admission for MPP, MURP, MS-STEP rolling until Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Financial Aid / Admission for MPA Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Checklist: A complete Humphrey Application includes the following:
Completed |
Item |
How to Submit |
* |
Humphrey Institute Online Application
https://www2.hhh.umn.edu/application/application.html |
Online Submission |
* |
Graduate School Online Application
http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/apply_online.html |
Online Submission |
* |
Personal Statement (500 word limit, double spaced) |
Upload your entire Humphrey Institute Personal Statement into Statement #1 in the applicant’s statement section of the graduate school application |
* |
Resume or CV |
Upload into the “Resume or CV” section of the Graduate School application |
* |
Transcripts |
Official transcripts sent directly from the institution to the Graduate School; unofficial can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to the Humphrey Institute |
* |
GRE Scores, (MPP, MURP, MS-STEP Only) |
Upload your personal copy from ETS into the additional materials section of the Graduate School online application |
* |
TOEFL Scores, (not applicable for US Citizens, other exceptions apply, please call 612-624-3800 If you think you should be exempt from this requirement) |
Upload your personal copy from ETS into the additional materials section of the Graduate School online application
|
* |
Letters of Recommendation |
Preferred: Request online in the Graduate School Application system, if your recommender cannot upload it online they may send it in a sealed envelope signed across the back to the Humphrey Institute |
* |
Extenuating Circumstances, if applicable (this can be used to explain a performance that was below what you can achieve) |
Upload into “Extenuating Circumstances” section of the Graduate School application |
* |
Diversity Statement, (only required for students seeking the DOVE, Diversity of Views and Experiences, fellowship) |
Upload into Statement #3 in the Applicant’s Statement section of the Graduate School application |
* |
Complete Microeconomics with a B or better (MPP & MSSTEP only) |
If the course is not completed before your admission, please send your transcripts to the Humphrey Institute upon completion of the course. |
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
301 19th Ave S, room 225
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-3800
Fax: 612-626-0002
Email: HHHAdmit@umn.edu |
University of MN Graduate School
Office of Admissions
101 Pleasant Street SE
309 Johnston Hall
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0421
Phone: 612-625-3014
Fax: 612-625-6002
Email: GSAdmit@umn.edu |
