Application Instructions

Listed below are application instructions and deadlines for the online Public Personnel Administration Graduate Certificate Program.

Application Instructions:

  • Apply online.
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to admissions@indstate.edu
  • Graduate Record Examination test scores, or scores from other standardized examinations, are not required although the applicant may at his or her discretion submit test scores for consideration. All test scores for the General Tests of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) submitted for consideration are to be sent to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
  • Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $65.00 (international students) payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University. Submit payment to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
  • International applicants may be required to demonstrate competence in that language. In such cases, the applicant will be requested to submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or provide equivalent evidence of language proficiency. Submit scores to Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
  • Students who are admitted will be notified by the University. Admitted students will also receive information that will permit them to enter and use the MyISU Portal. After consultation with the M.P.A. director, students may then use the system to enroll online. For further information about using the MyISU Portal, contact Indiana State Online at (812) 237-2345 or IndianaStateOnline@indstate.edu.

Note: Returning ISU students must apply for re-admission if they have not attended ISU for more than two calendar years.

Deadlines:

The Public Personnel Administration Graduate Certificate Program accepts applications for student enrollment throughout the year. There are no application deadlines. Applicants should receive admission decisions from Public Administration Program within one full calendar month of the application submission.