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Master of Urban Affairs

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Admissions

Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and interviews or statements of intent. There are no fixed application deadlines. The program allows for students to submit applications on a rolling basis. Admission decisions are announced promptly pending receipt of all application materials. Students can also register and take two courses prior to applying to the degree program.

Additional Information

A maximum of one graduate course (four credits) in an urban discipline may be transferred from another accredited institution for credit toward the degree. No credit is allowed for courses used to fulfill another degree. One or two courses (up to eight credits) taken at Boston University outside the Urban Affairs and City Planning program may be applied to the degree, with prior approval of the department coordinator.

A maximum of two urban affairs and city planning courses (eight credits) taken at Metropolitan College before acceptance into the degree program may be applied toward the degree. The courses must be of graduate level, with a grade of B- (2.7) or higher.