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Upon receiving an admission offer, applicants will have 10 days to accept or decline the offer.
All applicants to the MACGCL program must meet the minimum requirements listed to be considered for acceptance:
* Non-degree seeking applicants will submit a letter of recommendation request to the program itself.
In addition to the base requirements, all applicants wishing to be considered for the research track must also submit the following:
Those interested in the research track who would like assistance identifying and refining a research topic may request to meet with the program director.
The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student.
Students who apply to the the program as a degree seeking student and are declined admission may not apply as a non-matriculated student until the next academic year.
This program is not currently accepting international students.
Once students accept the admission offer, they will receive a UVID to create their school email and myUVU account where they can access their class registration, graduation track, payments, financial aid and scholarships, and other student resources.
For general questions regarding admission and registration, contact the Office of Admissions or the Registrar's Office.
Students facing extenuating circumstances may defer enrollment for up to one year by submitting a Leave of Absence (LOA) form, subject to the Program Director's approval. Students with an approved LOA must provide a status update by the end of the semester before their return or by March 15, whichever comes first.
Due to the high demand for Pembroke College's dormitories and facilities, students on leave during their scheduled Oxford trip may forfeit their study abroad placement. They will be waitlisted for a future opportunity, subject to availability.
Refer to the Graduate Studies website for the graduate student handbook, policies & expectations, class registration information, student resources, and LOA form.
Refer to the university calendar for enrollment and withdrawal dates.
Ready for more education but not ready to commit to a master's program? Consider applying as a non-matriculated student.
Our program offers the opportunity to enroll in graduate-level courses without the need to complete a degree. And since all non-matriculated courses are taught online, there is no need to travel. Our online summer electives give you the chance to expand your expertise on constitutional government, civics, and law through rigorous study and live discussion, led by our expert faculty.
Non-matriculated students may earn up to 12 credit hours total. A maximum of 9 of these credits may be applied towards the MACGCL degree, if accepted to the program within three years.
To apply, open a graduate application and select "Non-Matriculated" as your student type.
Syllabi will be provided before summer term begins. Course availability and detail is subject to change. Check back for additional opportunities each semester. Class meeting times are approximate.
CGCL 6970R - Federalism (2 Credits)Summer 2026 | Online & LivestreamInstructor: Troy SmithThis graduate seminar examines the theoretical foundations, historical evolution,
and contemporary challenges of federalism within the American constitutional framework.
Drawing on foundational texts from the Framers, court cases, and current studies,
students will explore the dynamic interplay between national and subnational authority,
including doctrines of enumerated powers, preemption, intergovernmental relations,
and the Tenth Amendment. Key questions include: How does federalism reconcile unity
with diversity in a pluralistic republic? What role has the Supreme Court played in
reshaping federal-state relations amid economic, social, and technological transformations?
How do the states interact with the national government to shape policy?
Class Livestream: July 13 - July 17 | M - F | 10 AM - 3 PM MDT
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CGCL 6160 - Roots of the American Regime (2 Credits)Summer 2026 | Online & LivestreamInstructor: TBDExplores core ancient and modern texts in political philosophy and theology that are
foundational to the political thought of the American Founding. Helps students understand
the American form of government in comparison with other regimes. Surveys American
ideas within the history of political philosophy.
Class Livestream: July 27 - July 31 | M - F | 10 AM - 3 PM MDT
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University policy states that students who are denied graduate program admission or do not meet the minimum university requirements shall not be admitted as non-matriculated graduate students. This means that applicants who have been denied admission to the program may not be considered for non-matriculated attendance in the same academic year.
After the start of a new admissions cycle, denied applicants are once again welcome to apply for non-matriculated and matriculated attendance.
We cannot accept international students at this time.
Graduate credits accepted from another regionally accredited institution or equivalent shall have been completed within four years of the graduate student’s matriculation into the graduate program and cannot be older than six years at the time of graduation with a master’s degree or graduate certificate from the University. To be eligible to graduate with a master’s degree, a minimum of two-thirds of graduate program credit hours (20 hours) must be completed through the University.
To request graduate transfer credits, send the course syllabus to the program admin. Requests for transfer credits will be evaluated and approved by the designated faculty. If the request is approved, the Transfer Credit Office will post the transfer credits to the student's record in the university student information system.
A student may appeal the graduate transfer credit decision to the program director in writing. If the student disagrees with the program director’s decision, the student may appeal the decision to the dean in writing. The decision of the dean shall be final.
Like many universities, UVU typically charges a different tuition rate for non-resident students. However, thanks to generous support from the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History, students admitted to the MACGCL National Cohort will only pay resident tuition rates.
To qualify for the National Cohort, you must be an active K-12 educator or a graduated education student who will teach social studies to K-12 students during or following graduation from the MACGCL program.
MACGCL applicants who are not educators or who are pursuing the research track must join the Utah Cohort and do not qualify for this benefit.
For questions or concerns regarding residency status and application, contact your residency coordinator:
