Application Review Process
We encourage you to apply to our Program in Applied Public Health Sciences. Each applicant is individually and holistically reviewed by our admissions committee so that multiple factors, rather than one single factor, can be considered. As well as your academic record, we place a high value on your experiences working or serving the interests of communities you participate in, together with those unique qualities that could be indispensable to your work as a public health practitioner. We genuinely believe both tangible and intangible factors are essential to success in our public health profession.
Our application process seeks to create globally-minded public health practitioners who are prepared to deal with public health challenges of the twenty-first century. The Program in Applied Public Health Sciences is committed to diversity and the excellence it facilitates. Roughly one-quarter of our students are first-generation, and one-third identify as Black/African American and/or Hispanic.
Application
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 NOT required for full review of applications.
– Applications submitted before February 15th,will receive full consideration for admission and funding opportunities within the program.
– Applications submitted between February 15 and April 1st, will receive full consideration for admission, but can’t be assured consideration for funding.
– Applications submitted after April 1st will be considered based on space availability within the program.
For preferred consideration, U.S citizens and permanent residents should apply by April 1 for matriculation in the following fall semester (applications submitted after the 2nd week of July cannot be considered for fall admission). . We do not have a rolling admission. If you are a dual degree or have a very good reason to start in the spring, requests will be reviewed by the committee. International applications (non-U.S citizens or permanent residents) must be submitted by February 1st.
Important information for international applicants
Effective September 8, 2025, for applicants submitting applications to the Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 terms and beyond***, third-party credential evaluations for transcripts and degrees awarded by schools outside the U.S are required. You may choose any evaluator you wish to use from the following list. Commonly used credential evaluation services are below:
- TEC (formerly SpanTran) is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here: TEC Application – UConn Graduate School
- IEE is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here: IEE Application- UConn Graduate School
- Any member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or
- Any member of AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators)
If you have obtained a third-party credential evaluation from a member of one of these associations, please include this in your application.
***Applicants applying to any graduate program for the Spring 2026 term may upload either a copy of the transcript and degree certificate/diploma or use one of the credential evaluation services explained above.
Applications are first reviewed by our Admissions Committee who ensure that minimum requirements for admission are met. Applicants who fail to meet these requirements are notified why their application will not be considered for admission. Complete applications will be forwarded to our Admissions Committee for full review.
You can expedite this process by promptly submitting all the required material to the Graduate School Apply Yourself on-line system.
The Admissions Committee considers all aspects of the application:
- Evidence of strong commitment to public health
- Grade point average in graduate studies
- Rigor of courses taken in graduate school
- Experience in public health-related projects
- Statement of intent
- Letters of recommendation
The committee evaluates potential applicants on the totality of these criteria, so that a weakness in one area may be outweighed by strength in other areas.
There are two steps in applying:
1. You will need to complete an online application.
The application fee of $75 must be paid with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).
Required supporting materials will be uploaded with the online application:
Official Transcripts: Request official transcripts from each college or university that you have attended. 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 and send to the Graduate Admissions Office in Storrs, CT. (address above). Do not open the sealed transcripts you send to the Graduate School. If you are a U.S. Citizen and attended a U.S. college or university, we ask that you wait to submit your official transcripts until you receive notification of admission. International students should request your official transcripts at the time you are applying and send them to the Graduate Admissions Office at Storrs (address above). It is required that foreign applicants have their transcript grades evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Unofficial transcripts are only acceptable with the online application.
IMPORTANT: The most common reason for delayed consideration of graduate school applications is missing unofficial transcripts with the online application or missing official transcripts for international applicants.
2. You will need to send your official transcripts to:
Graduate Admissions Office
438 Whitney Rd. Ext., Unit 1152
Storrs, CT 06269-1152
Any questions about transcripts or the online application can be emailed to: gradadmissions@uconn.edu
To request more information about the admissions process or MPH program requirements contact:
UConn Program in Applied Public Health Sciences
263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6325
Farmington, CT 06030-6325
Phone: 860-679-5470
Email: publichealth@uchc.edu