The priority deadline has passed. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a space available basis.
Note: International students are not eligible to apply. Due to the hybrid nature of this program (in-person and online), international students are unable to obtain an appropriate educational visa. For more information, contact International Admissions.
Admitted students to the Adult & Higher Education Ed.D. program hold a variety of administrative positions including directors, deans, and vice presidents. Students accepted to our recent cohort hold between 4-25 years of higher education experience.
All admissions criteria apply to the EdD application cycle for 2023-24.
Criteria for the PhD is still in development and will be updated on this site when available. The next intake of PhD students will be Fall 2024, with applications opening in fall 2023.
(Note: there is a required application fee)
You will need to provide:
As a part of our admissions process, the faculty have provided three prompts to learn about your motivations for a doctoral education, your leadership experience, and an area of research interest: (tips for a strong statement).
Formatting guidelines: Each prompt should be no longer than one-page, single spaced (500 words). In total, your statement should be no longer than three pages single spaced.
Lindsay Andrews
Adult & Higher Education Program Lead
[email protected]
(541) 737-3574