How to Apply
Both On-Campus and Off-Campus Applicants
First, complete our on-line application.
| Cohort | Term | Location | Application Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPA: n/a | Summer 2008 | Northridge - CSUN | Jul 21, 2008 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: n/a | Fall 2008 | Northridge - CSUN | Oct 30, 2008 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: 12 | Fall 2008 | Santa Clarita - College of the Canyons | Aug 1, 2008 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: 14 | Fall 2008 | Ventura County | Aug 1, 2008 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: 1 | Fall 2008 | Japanese Cultural Center Downtown LA | Aug 1, 2008 11:59 PM | Non Profit Sector Management |
| MPA: 18 | Spring 2009 | Ventura | Jan 1, 2009 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: 17 | Spring 2009 | City of Pasadena | Jan 1, 2009 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: 16 | Spring 2009 | Glendale - Glendale Community College | Jan 1, 2009 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: n/a | Spring 2009 | Northridge - CSUN | Apr 20, 2009 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: n/a | Summer 2009 | Northridge - CSUN | Jul 13, 2009 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: n/a | Fall 2009 | Northridge - CSUN | Oct 19, 2009 11:59 PM | |
| MPA: n/a | Spring 2010 | Northridge - CSUN | Apr 13, 2010 11:59 PM |
*MPA: 11, LADPSS-City of Industry: This cohort is currently full. If you apply to this location, you will be placed on the waiting list.
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On-Campus Program Applicants Only
After submitting the online application, please contact Alice Lu at 818-677-5635 or email at alice.lu@csun.edu about your interest in the program. There will be additional documents which must be provided to the MPA program in order to be considered. Prospective students must also make a decision on what track or option they must follow. The following options are available:
- Public Sector Management and Leadership Track
- Non-profit Sector Management Track
- Public Policy Analysis and Management Track
Off-Campus Cohort Applicants Only
Once you have completed the on-line application, you will receive an email confirmation. You must submit your $55.00 application fee and your official transcripts to:
Registration and Client Services
Attn: MPA Program
California State University, Northridge
The Tseng College
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8343
USA
You will be notified of your admission status once your application has been evaluated. If you have completed the GRE, WPE, or TOEFL, please mail or fax a copy of your scores to the MPA Office address below.
Patti Burleson, Sr. Program Coordinator for MPA Cohorts
The Tseng College
California State University at Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8362
Fax: (818) 677-3886
Attend MPA off-campus cohort program informational meetings >>
To contact us:
Patti Burleson, Sr. Program Coordinator for MPA Cohorts
Patti.Burleson@csun.edu
Voice: (818) 677-3217
Fax: (818) 677-3886