Admission Information

Application Deadlines

February 15, 2013, for a May 20, 2013, start date.
While applications received after the deadline may be considered, to receive priority consideration for financial aid, please submit your application by the deadline. Please check with the UNH Graduate School for graduate financial aid deadlines.

Program Calendar

Term 1: May 20–June 28, 2013—on campus in Durham, New Hampshire
Optional: June 17–June 28, 2013—Sustainable Microenterprise and Development Program as a MADPP elective, on campus in Durham, New Hampshire
Term 2: September–December, 2012—courses taken on-line while working on project or internship in home community
Term 3: January–April, 2013—courses taken on-line while working on project or internship in home community
Term 4: May 19–June 27, 2014—on campus in Durham, New Hampshire
Optional: June 16–June 27, 2014—Sustainable Microenterprise and Development Program as a MADPP elective, on campus in Durham, New Hampshire 

Application Requirements Checklist

All application materials for the MADPP program must be submitted electronically to the UNH Graduate School. Application materials as well as more specific details regarding the application process are available at the UNH Graduate School website.

MADPP Checklist:

____Application form: See the UNH Graduate School Application Instructions web page for more information. Note: Only on-line applications are accepted.

____Letters of recommendation: Three letters of reference are required. These should include academic and professional references. References from family or friends are not accepted. Use the form available from the UNH Graduate School.

____Resume: All applicants to the MADPP program must submit a current resume to grad.docs@unh.edu. Please submit it at the same time as all the other supporting materials.

____Personal statement: This should be a clear, concise statement of the applicant’s relevant past experiences, including academics, research, and/or work experience. The statement should also include an expression of interests and an explanation of the student’s goals in pursuing a master's degree. This is submitted electronically as part of the application process.

____An undergraduate degree: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (B.A., B.S., or equivalent) from an accredited university.

____Transcripts: Applicants must submit one official copy from each college/university attended for at least one year. Official transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes.

____Test scores: TOEFL scores are required if English is not your first language. If you have taken the GRE exam, you may submit those scores if you choose.

____Application fee: There is a $65 on-line fee to apply. It can be paid upon completion of the application.

____Residency form: This is required for New Hampshire applicants only. The form can be found here: http://www.gradschool.unh.edu/forms/residency.pdf.

____International applicants: While international applicants to the MADPP program do not have to file a pre-application on the graduate school website prior to applying to the program, please see the International Applicants page on the UNH Graduate School website for additional requirements.

Following up on an application

Applicants should check their file frequently on the graduate school website to make sure that all of their application materials are arriving in a timely manner. Please contact Rachael Gonzalez in the Graduate School (Rachael.Gonzalez@unh.edu) and/or Yusi Turell at the MADPP program (yusi.turell@unh.edu) if there are problems with an application.

Program Cost

Out-of-state (NH) tuition and fees: $7,500/term x 4 terms = $30,000 for full program.

In–state tuition and fees: $6,500/term x 4 terms = $26,000 for full program.

On campus room and board costs start at $2,000 per summer semester.

Financial Aid

Limited financial aid is available from the MADPP program.

Contact

Jolan Rivera
The Carsey Institute
jolan.rivera@unh.edu
603-862-2821