Graduating Students

  • Apply to the School of Public Policy

    Looking for an impactful and rewarding career? Discover why the UConn School of Public Policy's professional graduate programs in Public Administration and Public Policy are right for you. 

    Why Join Our Programs?

    • Paid internships and tuition scholarships (experience matters!): 100% of our 2nd year MPA and MPP students seeking internships through the Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) program are matched with a state agency, town/city municipality, or nonprofit organization. In addition to managerial and/or analytic work experience, they receive a stipend of over $13,000, access to subsidized health insurance, and a tuition scholarship regardless of residency!
    • Strong j​ob placement rates: 97% of graduate students find employment within 6 months of graduation or pursue Law School and Ph.D. programs.
    • Robust alumni network: First year graduate students are paired with an alumni mentor. Our alumni hold leadership positions in all levels of state and local governments and at nonprofit organizations.
    • Dynamic and impactful faculty research on social policy, education policy, gun violence prevention, diversity, equity & inclusion, and more!

     
    Apply for Fall 2024


    Want to Learn More?
    Schedule a meeting with the Director of Student and Academic Affairs

    For more information, contact: Catherine Guarino at catherine.guarino@uconn.edu

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