Master of Public Health Program- Admissions

For admission, applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, background and/or experience relevant to public health, well-articulated career goals relevant to public health, and a commitment to the health of the community.  A complete application includes official transcripts, a personal letter of application, and three letters of recommendation (preferably at least one academic letter).  Submission of GRE (or MCAT, LSAT, DMAT, or GMAT) scores is highly encouraged.

Application deadlines: January 1 (International Students) or February 1 (Domestic Students) for matriculation in the following fall semester.

There are two steps in applying:

1. You will need to send a packet containing the following supporting materials to:

Graduate Admissions Office
438 Whitney Rd. Ext., Unit 1006
Storrs, CT 06269-1006

1. Official transcripts
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Personal letter of application
4. Residence Affidavit (CT Residents ONLY)
5. TOEFL Scores (International Applicants ONLY)
6. Official GRE Scores

2. You will need to complete an application form via the online or paper method.

1. The preferred application method is to apply on-line. Applying online can save you money. The online application fee is $55.00 versus $75.00 for the paper application. This fee must be paid online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).
2. If you prefer to submit a paper application, you can request a paper version of the application be mailed to you by emailing your full name and mailing address to Ms. Anne Lanzit at anne.lanzit@uconn.edu. Allow 2 weeks for delivery. Please note that the paper application fee of $75.00 must accompany your completed application; this fee must be paid with a U.S. Traveler’s Check, U.S. Postal Money Order or draft on a U.S. bank.

To request more information, contact the MPH office at:
MPH Program Director
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-6325
e-mail: mph@nso.uchc.edu.

Definitions and Explanations

1. Official Transcripts: Request official transcripts from each college or university that you have attended. Ask that the transcript be sent to you — not to UCONN — in a sealed envelope. Official transcripts are issued by the college/university attended and bear the impressed or colored seal of that institution. Compile all your transcripts into your packet of supporting materials. Do not open the sealed transcripts you send to us.
   IMPORTANT: The most common reason for delayed consideration of graduate school applications is missing or unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted.
2. Letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation should be placed in sealed envelopes by your recommenders and should bear their signature in ink across the seal of the envelope. Ask the recommenders to send the letters directly to you — not to UCONN and include them with all your application materials. Three letters of recommendation are required. There is no specific form used for letters of recommendation.
3. Personal letter of application: This document should explain your reasons for undertaking graduate work, your ultimate plans, and how you happened to select the field in which you hope to concentrate. Details about your preparation, your strengths and weaknesses as a student, any academic honors, scholarships, or fellowships you have received, will all be helpful. The committee wants to know those things about you that cannot be expressed quantitatively.
4. Residence Affidavit (CT Residents ONLY): If you are a Connecticut resident, download and complete the Residence Affidavit (PDF; 12 KB). Without this affidavit you cannot qualify for in-state tuition rates.
5. TOEFL Scores (International Applicants ONLY): Students whose native language is not English must submit English proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper) or 250 (computer) is required for admissions. The TOEFL should be taken well in advance of the admission deadlines to assure consideration for the requested admit term. Copies of score reports sent to students are acceptable. To send your TOEFL scores along with your application, please use institution code 3915; a department code is not necessary.
6. Official GRE Scores: The Master of Public Health program strongly encourages taking the General GRE exam (verbal, quantitative and analytical) or an equivalent (ACT, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT). To send official GRE scores to our program, please use institution code 3915; a department code is not necessary.