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Admissions Policy 

The School seeks a diverse pool of applicants who have been trained in a wide range of disciplines and preferably have had previous work experience in policy making or implementation. No specific background or undergraduate major is required. Admission is selective. Decisions will be based on a multifaceted evaluation of the applicant's overall academic record, applicable test scores, and potential for public policy as evidenced by work experience and community, extracurricular or other relevant experience, written statement of purpose and goals, and letters of recommendation. 

Admission Requirements 
Students are admitted to the MPP program in the fall quarter, which starts in late September. Applicants must meet the following requirements for admission: 

Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 

Establish eligibility for admission to graduate standing in the University of California 

Obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) in all upper division courses 

Submit results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Under certain conditions, GMAT and LSAT scores may be considered in lieu of the GRE.