Admissions & Aid
Applicants for the Master of Arts in Government, Master of Public Administration, and Certificate of Graduate Studies must possess an earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.
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Admissions
Admission requirements vary by program. Select your program below to learn how to apply.
Master of Arts
Master of Public Administration
Certificates
- Certificate of Graduate Studies
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in American Government
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Cybersecurity Policy
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Healthcare Policy & Ethics
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in International Relations
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Law & Public Policy
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Middle East Politics
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in National Security Studies
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Political Campaign Strategies & Management
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Public Administration
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Terrorism & Homeland Defense
Joint Degrees
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The Robertson School of Government limits the number of graduate credits accepted by transfer to a maximum of 25 percent of the appropriate program. Review the Transfer Policy.
International Applicants
In addition to the typical admissions requirements, international applicants need to submit supplementary admissions requirements. These will change depending on several factors such as your citizenship or visa status. For more information on the graduate school admissions process for international students, visit our International Students Admissions page.
Admissions Events
Attending a Regent admissions event or webinar can be one of the smartest things you’ll do as you plan to pursue your degree. Our on-campus and online events will help clarify your goals and calling while answering your questions about more practical issues like the admissions process and financial aid.
A graduate education is an important investment and one that provides significant personal satisfaction and leads to potential career advancement. Regent University offers graduate school grants, tuition discounts and scholarships for military and government employees, and participation in the federal student loan program. In addition to university-wide financial aid opportunities and student employment through graduate assistantships, we are pleased to offer school-specific scholarships.
Scholarships & Grants
The Robertson School of Government offers a variety of endowed scholarships. Many of these awards have specific criteria. Notification for these scholarships are emailed to students, so regularly check your student email.
View a sample annual budget on our cost of attendance page.
Additional Financial Aid Information
Other helpful financial resources available through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.