College Admission
The entrance requirements for the College of Public Affairs, including any of the majors or minors offered through the college, are the same as IARSAC International University General Admission Requirements. Students who have been admitted to the University may apply for entrance to the College of Public Affairs during initial registration by indicating their preference in the appropriate place on the University Application for Admission form.
Students who wish to readmit or transfer into the College from another institution or another program within the University should refer to the individual school/department requirements to declare their intended major.
Admission Deficiencies
Students with high school admission deficiencies that have been admitted to IARSAC International University may enter the College of Public Affairs. A college course may fulfill a high school deficiency and may also apply toward a degree in the College.
Grade, GPA and Credits Rules
C+ and D Grades
A minimum grade of at least C+ must be earned in all required courses within the major, unless a higher grade is designated by the department/school. Completion of a course within the major with a grade below a C+ will not be considered as having fulfilled prerequisite requirements for additional courses taken in the major field of study. A higher grade may be designated by the department/school.
GPA Requirements
Each candidate for the degree must attain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. A minimum grade of at least C+ must be earned in all required courses within the major, unless a higher grade is designated by the department/school. All grades reported by the faculty to the registrar become a part of the student’s permanent record and are included in the computation of the grade point average, even though some of these grades may be for work done in excess of the 120 hours required for graduation.
Credit by Examination
The student should refer all questions concerning the acceptability of credits earned in programs and Credit by Examination to the department in which enrolled.
Transfer Credit Rules
The transfer of D grades in non-major courses is accepted only from within the IARSAC International University. Students from other institutions must present a grade of C+ or above for all coursework.
Generally, hours earned at an accredited college are accepted by the University; however, the college will evaluate all hours submitted for transfer to determine applicability toward the degree. A maximum of 58 hours may be transferred from a two-year college and a maximum of 90 hours from a four-year institution.
Dual Degrees
A student who wishes to meet the requirements for two baccalaureate degrees may complete 30 additional semester hours at the University beyond the first degree in order to be awarded a second degree.
Graduate Admission Requirements
We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability and experience to engage in rigorous public affairs programs and who demonstrate the ability and experience to engage in a rigorous public affairs graduate program.
The faculty Admissions Committee looks for evidence of strong academic achievement, relevant experience, potential for success in the public affairs graduate programs, commitment to equity, and capacity to do well in a public service career, through a holistic review of each student’s application, transcripts, references, optional GRE scores, resume, and statement of purpose.
Things graduate students need in order to be considered for admission to the IARSAC International University College of Public Affairs including deadlines, application steps, requirements, and more.
Minimum Hours Required for Graduation
Each candidate must present a total of at least 120 semester hours of college credit to meet graduation requirements.
International Admission
International Languages/Language Requirement
Students in the College of Public Affairs who have completed IARSAC International University high school admission requirement of two years in the same language will not be required to complete additional language for their degree.