The MA, EdD, and PhD in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies with a focus in Higher Education & Student Affairs are awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is a nonthesis degrees.
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Please note that most students admitted to the HESA PhD program hold a previously earned master’s or equivalent degree.
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
- For the MA
- Fall semester—Dec. 15
- Spring semester—not offered
- Summer session—not offered
- For the EdD
- Fall semester—applications for priority consideration are due by Feb. 1 and on a rolling basis after that
- Spring semester—not offered
- Summer session—applications for priority consideration are due by Feb. 1 and on a rolling basis after that
- For the PhD
- Early action—Dec. 1
- Materials will be reviewed and applicants will receive a decision by the end of January
- Regular decision—April 15
- Decisions will be made on a rolling basis
- Early action—Dec. 1
Both Early Action and Regular Decision applicants will be equally likely to be considered for funding and/or assistantships for which they are eligible.
The graduate application process has two steps
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation. A few programs require materials be sent directly to them. However, almost all supplemental material can and should be uploaded from your Admissions Profile in MyUI, our online service center for applicants and students. You can only access this AFTER you have submitted your application.
GRE scores are not required for this program.
Degree Program Supplemental Materials
- A statement of purpose (1-3 pages) that includes your professional and/or research interests, whether you plan to enroll full- or part-time, and how your goals and experiences are consistent with the HESA program’s mission and values.
- A résumé or curriculum vitae
Recommendations
The application requirement section of your Profile includes an electronic letter of recommendation feature. If your program of study requires letters of recommendation, you will be asked to give the contact information of your recommenders including their email on your Admissions Profile. The recommender will then get an email giving them instructions on how to upload the recommendation letter and/or form. At least one letter should be from a college professor or instructor.
- Three letters of recommendation
Materials to send to Admissions
- A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment. For international records, all records should bear the original stamp or seal of the institution and the signature of a school official. Documents not in English must be accompanied by a complete, literal, English translation, certified by the issuing institution.
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements.
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa.
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