M.A. in Urban Sustainability Admissions
Your admission to the MA in Urban Sustainability Program will not be based primarily on traditional criteria such as test scores, grade-point average and academic standing. Through a personal interview and through your written application and essay, you will provide us with information about yourself as an individual and as an advocate for sustainability and social change to supplement our review of your academic transcripts, work experience and letters of recommendation. Although Antioch University does not require standardized test scores for admissions, you are welcome to submit applicable GRE and/or other graduate-level outcomes. The most important factors in determining admissions are the various components of the admissions dialogue. The goal of the application process is a well-informed decision about whether you are right for Antioch and Antioch is right for you.
Students enter the MA in Urban Sustainability program twice each year at the beginning of the Spring/Summer (1st Residency: April) or Fall/Winter (1st Residency: October) semester.
Upcoming Residency Dates
January 26 - January 29, 2012 (Offsite)
April 24 - April 29, 2012 (On campus)
July 26 - July 29, 2012 (Offsite)
October 23 - October 28, 2012 (On campus)
January 24 - January 27, 2013 (Offsite)
April 23 - April 28, 2013 (On campus)
July 25 - July 28, 2013 (Offsite)
In order to be considered for admission to Antioch’s MA program, the following materials must be received by our Admissions Office:
1. The Online Application. Paper application available upon request.
2. The $60 non-refundable Application Fee. Payment may be made in the form of credit card, check, or money order made out to Antioch University.
3. All official transcripts. Request one copy of official transcripts to be sent directly to the Admissions Office at Antioch University Los Angeles from all other previously attended institutions of higher education, including the institution from which you received your accredited bachelor's degree. A student copy of a transcript may be submitted with your application, but you cannot be fully admitted until the official transcript is received. If you are an Antioch BA student, you still must provide an official transcript.
4. Your typed Admissions Dialogue and Essay . (Please see last page for details)
5. Two Recommendation Forms from individuals who can comment on your qualifications for the program. We prefer forms from former teachers or others who are well acquainted with your contributions to the field of sustainability. In addition, at least one of these recommendation forms should address your ability to work well on your own because in a low-residency program, high levels of self-discipline and self-direction are required of the student.
All submitted materials become part of your file and cannot be returned.
**Priority Deadlines
Prospective students who apply for financial aid and admissions before the priority deadline will be eligible for the New Student Scholarship (if applied for). Students need to have completed all admissions and financial aid forms (including the FAFSA and AULA Financial Aid request) by the priority deadline. Those who apply by the final deadline will only be eligible if funds are remaining.
Antioch University Los Angeles may continue to accept applications past the final deadline; they will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Please contact our Admissions Office at (800) 7-ANTIOCH or aula [dot] admissions [at] antioch [dot] edu
