Admission requirements

More information about the public affairs and policy Ph.D. program and all application forms are available at www.pdx.edu/hatfieldschool and https://cupa.pdx.edu/apply-now.  Applications are accepted for fall admission only; the application deadline is 31 December and there is a late application deadline of 30 April. An early admission deadline for December 1 is offered for outstanding candidates seeking early admission.

Only one application will need to be submitted to apply to the PAP Program. The following materials should be submitted through the application link found on the Graduate School's website.

• Non-refundable $65 application fee (no cash)
• One transcript from each post-secondary institution attended (both sides need to be uploaded)
• Statement of Financial Support and Declaration of Finances (if International)
• International Applicants who currently reside in the United States with an F-1 or J-1 visa must fill out the SEVIS form
• Official TOEFL scores if the applicant does not speak English as a native language and has not received a graduate or undergraduate degree in an English-speaking territory
• A statement of intent up to 1,000 words. The statement should address the following: 1) Professional goals; 2) Planned area of study (policy specialization); 3) Desired employment sector; 4) How the degree furthers achievement of your professional goals
• A policy-oriented or academic writing sample.
• Three recommendation letters from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic and/or professional capabilities. Preferably, two of the three letters should be from former instructors or from individuals with knowledge of your professional performance and potential.
• A current resume
• The scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Please note that you should make arrangements to take the GRE well in advance of the application deadline.