Doctor of Philosophy Program Admission

Doctor of Philosophy Program Admission

Higher Education Administration

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

 

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO THE PHD IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION.

PLEASE CONSIDER APPLYING TO THE EDD PROGRAM INSTEAD.

 

Admission Requirements

 

Domestic Students
GPA: 3.0
GRE: 151 in verbal, 153 quantitative; 4.0 in analytical writing

 

International Students
TOEFL: 550 minimum written or 80 minimum online, OR IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
GRE: 151 in verbal, 153 quantitative; 4.0 in analytical writing

 

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Apply to UW and the School through the online applicant portal.
  2. Click here to access the UW graduate applicant portal. Make sure to use the corresponding application admittance semester indicated above.
  3. After completing the initial information page, you will receive an email from the system including a link and your temporary username and password.
  4. Please complete the contact, academic, residency information, etc.
  5. Submit the application fee
  6. Submit ALL required documents to the online document portal (see below for details)

 

 Step 2: Submit official copies of transcripts and GRE scores to UW Admissions.

University of Wyoming Admissions
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071

 

Required Documents

Please include ALL documents listed below in order for your application to be considered. 

  • A letter of intent describing career goals related to community college leadership
  • A current resume
  • A completed UW graduate application
  • Three recommendation letters from those who are knowledgeable of your current or potential leadership skills (the portal will send a request to each of them after you enter their email addresses)
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts from all postsecondary institutions (official transcripts should be sent to UW Admissions)