Online MS in Public Relations Admissions

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the Online MS in Public Relations program, a student must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have a minimum of three years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

An undergraduate degree in public relations is not required; applicants with degrees in related fields looking to shift careers or enhance their professional expertise also are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents

The School of Communications accepts applications for the fall, summer and spring semesters. Please note that the admissions committee will not review an application until it is complete with all supporting documents, including the following:

• Completed application form
• $45 application fee
• Updated resume
• Personal statement (approximately 500 words) regarding interest in, and potential for, graduate study and professional work in public relations
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended by the student, which should also reflect the date of degree conferral from the bachelor's degree program
• Two professional or academic recommendations

Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.