Admissions & Aid Applying to Batten Applying to Undergraduate Programs Applying to the Minor in Public Policy and Leadership Applying: Minor in Public Policy and Leadership REQUEST MORE INFO PROGRAM FAQS Application Information The Minor in Public Policy and Leadership is available to current UVA undergraduate students from any major outside of Batten. Though students tend to apply Spring Second Year to complete the Minor over the course of their final two years at the University, in limited instances it is possible to complete the coursework on an alternative schedule. Please contact the Admissions Team for more information. All application materials for admission must be submitted by the corresponding deadline by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. In this moment, ethical, resilient, solutions-oriented policy leaders are needed more than ever. Batten is committed to fostering an intellectual community that is innovative, inclusive, and equitable. In this spirit, there is no application fee to apply to the Batten Minor in Public Policy and Leadership. PROGRAM FAQS Do you want to see last year's application? VIEW ONE NOW ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Current UVA undergraduate students from any major outside of Batten who will have earned 60 credit hours by the time of matriculation. Admissions contact Courtney Leistensnider Assistant Director of Admissionscrl4sn@virginia.edu DATES AND DEADLINES Application Opens: October 31, 2022Application Deadline: February 17, 2023 Decisions Released: March 20, 2023 Academic Program*: March 22, 2023 Decision Deadline: March 27, 2023 *Academic Program is for newly admitted students Prerequisites & Application Materials Prerequisites ECON 2010 or equivalent (earning a C or higher) LPPL 2600 (previously LPPL 3100) OR PSYC 2600 or equivalent (earning a C or higher) Online Application All supplemental materials (e.g. unofficial transcripts and recommendations) must be submitted by the date of the official deadline. Your application may be completed online and submitted electronically once you have answered all the required questions. You do not have to complete the online application in one sitting – you may access your application and change your answers as many times as you like. To do that, use the Username and Password that you created when you first completed the Interest Page and/or started your application. Resume You will be prompted to upload this document in the application system as either a Word document or a PDF. Please ensure that this document includes, but is not limited to, the following information: leadership roles held, employment history, your interest in one/more policy areas or societal issues, relevant internships and jobs and your role(s) in those positions, and roles in relevant school- and community-based organizations. If you have questions about crafting a resume, we recommend you utilize the UVA Career Center resume resources! Personal Essay A Personal Essay of 400 words: “What is the motivation behind your decision to pursue the Batten minor? Please indicate your interest in addressing one or more policy areas or societal issues. How will a minor focused on public policy complement your academic studies and career pursuits?" Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial transcripts from any post-secondary institution where you received college credit (including dual enrollment credits) can be uploaded directly to your online application. Optional Application Addendum An application addendum is not required. However, some applicants may have additional information that would be useful for the admissions committee. Feel free to amplify positive dimensions of your background not covered elsewhere or give insight into seemingly negative information in your application (e.g. course withdrawals, light course loads, gaps in your academic record or unique grading scales, etc.). Please format your response as a letter to the admissions committee.