Doctor of Philosophy Program Admission
Educational Leadership
Application Deadlines
We are no longer accepting applications TO the PhD program in Ed Leadership.
Please apply to the EdD instead.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
GPA: 3.0
in Master
GRE: 151 minimum verbal, 153 minimum quantitative and 4.0 minimum analytical writing
International Students
TOEFL: 550 minimum written or 80 minimum online, OR IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
GRE: 151 minimum verbal, 153 minimum quantitative and 4.0 minimum analytical writing
Additional Requirements
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as an school administrator
How to Apply
Step 1: Apply to UW and the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design
through the online applicant portal.
- Access the UW graduate applicant portal. Make sure to use the corresponding application
admittance semester indicated above.
- After completing the initial information page, you will receive an email from the
system including a link and your temporary username and password.
- Please complete the contact, academic, residency information, etc.
- Submit the application fee
- Submit ALL required documents to the online document portal (see below for details)
- Agree to admissions terms and submit your application
Step 2: Submit official copies of transcripts and test scores to UW Admissions.
Required Documents
Please include ALL documents listed below in order for your application to be considered.
- A letter of intent addressing your potential for district level leadership
- A current CV or resume
- Copy of current teaching certificate
- Unofficial copies of transcripts (official copies should be sent to UW Admissions)
- Current recommendation letters addressing leadership skills from three different referees
(the portal will send a request to each of them after you enter their email addresses).
Letters should be from those who are familiar with your leadership skills and one
must be from your current superintendent or other administrator in the district office.
