How to Apply to Ph.D., Ed.D. and M.A. Graduate Degree Programs
Thank you for your interest in our graduate programs. All materials are submitted electronically through the ApplyYourself application system. Admission decisions are communicated to applicants using this system.
Graduate School Application
New Applicants
Ph.D., Ed.D. and M.A. applications are processed by the Graduate School via the ApplyYourself (AY) online application.
A decision for admission notice will be emailed to you once your application is carefully reviewed by the department's admission committee and your transcripts and any credentials (test reports, diploma copies, etc.) are authenticated by Graduate School officials.
Note: See the OneStop Student Services web site for financial aid information.
Readmission to Graduate School Programs
If a graduate student in an OLPD program has become inactive they must follow the readmission procedures.
Requirements and Application Deadlines
Admission requirements and application deadlines vary by program. Please view the OLPD admissions grid for specific program details.
Admissions grid:
- All OLPD tracks
- Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE)
- Educational Administration (EdAd)
- Evaluation Studies (ES)
- Higher Education (HiEd)
- Work and Human Resource Education (AdEd, AFEE, HRD & WHRE)
Graduate School Application Materials
Your application is not complete until ALL required materials and fees have been received. If anything is missing, your application will not be considered until the next review date, which may be the following year. It is strongly recommended to apply at least two weeks before any submission deadlines.
All of the required materials should be submitted electronically via the ApplyYourself online application system.
| Materials | How to Submit | |
| Application |
Required fields:
Personal
Information, Application
Information, Educational
Background, Languages,
Awards & Activities,
Employment/Residence
Information, Financial
Support, Applicant
Statements #1 & #2,
Recommendations Letters, and
resume or vita. Optional fields: All other fields or application materials are optional, but will be taken into consideration if submitted. Click here to access the online application. |
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| Application Fee | Click here for more information about fees. | |
| Transcripts |
Unofficial transcripts or
academic records should be
uploaded directly to the
online application. Please
do not mail in paper copies
of your transcripts, there
is no need for official
transcripts or academic
records for initial review. If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material. Click here for more information about transcripts and credentials. |
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English Language Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) |
Click
here for more information
about TOEFL Scores. International students who will have completed 16 semester credits (within the past 24 months) in residence as a full-time student at a recognized institution of higher learning in the United States before entering the University of Minnesota are exempt from the testing requirement, but may be asked to take locally administered English tests after arrival on campus. |
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For EdPA degrees International applicants: PhD—required EdD—required MA—required |
For WHRE degrees International applicants: PhD—required EdD—required MA—required |
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| GRE Scores |
Scores should be entered in
the Test
Information-Self-Reported
field. Click here for more information about the GRE. |
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For EdPA degrees U.S. applicants: PhD—required EdD—required MA—required (NOT required for EdAd) International applicants: PhD—required EdD—required MA—NOT required |
For WHRE degrees U.S. applicants: Required International applicants: PhD—required EdD—required |
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Letters of Recommendation or Professional Goal Statement |
For EdPA degrees Two letters of recommendation required. Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former professors who can assess your potential for graduate work. Other recommenders, such as employers, are also acceptable. Note: Paper copies are not accepted - upload via the ApplyYourself online application using the "Recommendation Section" or under the "Program Supplementary Information" section as "upload 2". |
For WHRE degrees When completing Statement #1, state how the chosen degree and specialization support the applicant’s professional goals. Note: Paper copies are not accepted – upload via the ApplyYourself online application using “Applicant Statements”. |
| Graduate Assistantship application [OPTIONAL] |
Format:
Word
or PDF. Note: Paper copies are not accepted - upload via the ApplyYourself online application under the "Program Supplementary Information" section as "upload 1". |
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Questions
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Dr. Jeremy Hernandez, coordinator of graduate studies at herna220@umn.edu or 612-626-9377.
Revised October 2011