A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Undergraduate coursework in microeconomics, statistics and college algebra is highly recommended
Previous experience in planning, a planning-related field or community development is recommended.
A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), or its equivalent.
The statement of purpose (consult the prompt on the MURP Application Checklist), letters of recommendation (at least one academic letter from a faculty member who has taught the applicant, if still relevant, other letters should be from a direct supervisor of the applicant's work), grade-point averages, GRE scores, and resume of relevant planning-related experience are all required. These items are all evaluated in the review process. Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts from each institution attended, and official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

Applications cannot be reviewed until all of the above items are received.

For applicants who do not meet the University's English language requirement, the department expects a score of at least 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (internet-based test) on the TOEFL, or an overall band score of at least 7.0 on the IELTS.
A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA will be required for admission to graduate programs at UCLA.