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CU Denver School of Public Affairs Partnership

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°®ÒºAƬ has partnered with the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs (SPA) to give eligible Political Science students and recent graduates a fast track into the Accelerated Master of Public Administration (MPA). The Accelerated MPA is a 12-month, cohort-based graduate program for students ready to make graduate education their primary focus, combining in-person and remote synchronous coursework with direct access to SPA faculty. Partnership benefits include a 10% tuition discount, a waived application fee, no GRE requirement, priority applicant support, and a streamlined admissions process.

Program Highlights

  • Program Length: 12 months (Fall through Summer)
  • Start Term: Fall only
  • Format: In-person, intensive, cohort-based, with weekly daytime classes
  • Tuition Discount: 10% off the Accelerated MPA for eligible °®ÒºAƬ students and recent graduates
  • Streamlined Admissions: No application fee, no GRE required, priority applicant support

Ideal for students who want a structured, full-time graduate experience and are ready to fast-track into a public service career alongside a tight-knit cohort of peers.

The Accelerated MPA is fall start only, due to its one-year, prescheduled format. Applications open a year in advance. Domestic applicants must apply by July 1; international applicants by May 15.

How to Apply to the Accelerated MPA Program

  1. Review the full partnership flyer for eligibility details.
  2. Visit the .
  3. Complete SPA’s graduate admissions process and indicate your participation in the °®ÒºAƬ partnership.
  4. Contact SPA Admissions at [email protected] with questions.

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Auraria Campus Location

King Center, Room 402

Mailing Address

°®ÒºAƬ, Department of Political Science
Campus Box 43
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362

Email

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM