Get ready for the first step toward your future at Fels and learn more about how to apply for the program that best fits your professional goals. Our admissions committee takes a holistic approach when evaluating each applicant, considering academic achievement, commitment to public service, and alignment with the personal, practical Fels curriculum.
Fels information session
Watch a recent info session video with Faculty Director and Professor of Practice Lauren Russell who shares details about the Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Public Administration programs, courses and curriculum, the Fels network, and application requirements.
Application deadlines
Program | Term of Entry | Deadline |
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MPA | Fall 2024 | Fee-waiver deadline: December 1, 2023 Waive the $75 application fee: Submit by December 1 and use code FELS2023 in the Administrative Use Box on the online application Regular deadline: January 15, 2024 |
Executive MPA | Fall 2024 | Fee-waiver deadline: December 1, 2023 Waive the $75 application fee: Submit by December 1 and use code FELS2023 in the Administrative Use Box on the online application Regular deadline: April 15, 2024 |
Non-Degree Program | Fall | August 15 |
Spring | December 15 | |
Summer | April 15 |

How to pay for your Fels education
Get information about tuition and explore the various financial aid options available to Fels students.