Admissions Information

Graduate Admissions to the University of Kansas School of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, is an online process at the following link: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/ukansg. The application service provider, CollegeNet, proved so efficient and secure with undergraduate applications, it was a foregone conclusion to use this service provider for the Graduate Application Processing Center (GAPC). Perhaps CollegeNet's ease of use is its most important characteristic, especially with access to the Activity Log, a service which will help you locate your application in its journey. Note: If you are applying on the CollegeNet site to graduate programs in Higher Education, Educational Administration, Policy Studies and Historical, Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education, you are applying to the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Program.

The process begins simply enough when you establish your account, and fill out and complete the application. Application fees can be paid online for greater ease and savings, but you may also download paper applications if you would prefer (paper ones are sent to GAPC, located at 1450 Jayhawk Blvd. Room 313, Strong Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, 66045-7535). If you have questions or challenges with the online application process, you may call 785-864-3140 or email GAPC directly at gradadmin@ku.edu. Support documentation, including one official transcript from each college or university attended and other materials as listed below, must be sent directly to the department.

Once all support documentation has been received, the Department's graduate admissions committee will meet to make selections. All applicants are notified of their status in a timely manner.

Application deadlines:

Educational Administration:

Summer: March 1 masters and doctoral

Higher Education:

Fall: for masters applicants, priority consideration is February 2; otherwise, March 6
Fall: July 1 doctoral
Spring: November 1 doctoral
Summer: March 1 doctoral

Foundations of Education:

Fall: July 1 masters and doctoral
Spring: November 1 masters and doctoral
Summer: March 1 masters and doctoral

Policy Studies:

Fall: July 1 doctoral
Spring: November 1 doctoral
Summer: March 1 doctoral

Application Requirements

Supportive materials are submitted to the Department (address listed below). Testing Requirement: GRE required for all doctoral applicants. GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is required for the masters and doctoral concentrations in educational administration. The GRE is not required for the masters in higher education or foundations of education concentrations.

One official copy of your academic transcript from each college or university attended.

Resume or c.v.

Statement of Purpose: indicate relationship of intended program of study to career goals.

Three letters of recommendation from qualified individuals

Writing sample (doctoral applicants only)

English Proficiency Requirement: TOEFL or IELTS scores required (if applicant’s native language is not English)

Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
J.R. Pearson Hall
1122 West Campus Road, Room 421
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045-3101
Phone: (785) 864-4458
Fax: (785) 864-4697
Email: elps@ku.edu

Graduate Student Resource Links

KU Research & Graduate Studies

http://www.graduate.ku.edu

The KU Office of Research & Graduate Studies web site contains university-wide information for current and prospective graduate students.

Research & Graduate Studies - Application Information

http://www.graduate.ku.edu/apply/

This web site contains information on applying to the Graduate Studies, academic programs, housing/daycare options in Lawrence, graduate student support services, the graduate studies brochure, the graduate catalog, the Self Graduate Fellowship, orientation, international student and scholar services and GTA/GRA opportunities.

Research & Graduate Studies-Prospective Students

http://www.graduate.ku.edu/student/prospective

This web site contains information on academic programs, housing/daycare options in Lawrence, graduate student support services, the graduate studies brochure, the graduate catalog, the Self Graduate Fellowship, orientation, international student and scholar services and GTA/GRA opportunities.

Office of Financial Aid

http://financialaid.ku.edu

The Office of Financial Aid web site contains information on applying for Federal Financial Aid Programs, the application checklist, cost of attendance information, a financial aid guide, forms, publications, scholarship resources

Research & Graduate Studies Funding

http://www.graduate.ku.edu/funding/

The Graduate Studies Funding web site contains links to funding opportunities including fellowships, scholarships, travel funds and other internal and external sources.

Graduate Policy and Advising Handbook

Graduate Policy and Advising Handbook (PDF 4.4 MB)

This document contains general School of Education graduate student information including masters degree, Ed.D., and Ph.D. degree information.

Research Funding Support

This link contains information for Graduate and Undergraduate Travel and Research Support including application and guidelines.

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