Be sure to visit our Admissions Requirements page before you apply.

Degree seeking students

Electronic Application (preferred)
submit an online electronic application

Paper Application
download an application
request an application

Certificate seeking students
download and return the certificate application 

Non-degree seeking students
download and return the non-degree application

** Please note that students applying to the joint degree programs with the Washington College of Law do not need to complete a separate application with the School of Public Affairs. All materials supplied to WCL will be reviewed by SPA.

All paper documents (e.g. transcripts, check/money order, paper recommendations) should be sent to the following address:

American University
School of Public Affairs - Graduate Admissions
Ward Building, Room 310
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016