HOW TO APPLY

You must apply with the Graduate College (online) and the Department (download forms and submit)

Political Science Program Description Guide

Politicial Science Department Application Form - Application deadline is January 15 for Fall admission

PS Grad-Inquiry Letter (PDF)

PS Graduate Application (PDF)

PS Graduate Reference Forms (3) - PDF

Graduate College Application Forms

Domestic Application
International Application

Please mail all application material to the below address:

Department of Political Science
315 Social Sciences Building
P.O. Box 210027
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0027

Students are selected for admission based on the following criteria:

a. A minimum overall gpa of 3.2 on a four-point scale.

b. A minimum gpa of 3.2 in political science and related fields and in previous graduate work. Most admitted students have a major or minor concentration in political science, though this is not required for admission.

c. Favorable recommendations submitted by at least three persons familiar with the applicant's academic or professional competence.

d. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate