How to Apply-Educational Administration

1. Research the Educational Administration program to see if it’s right for you.
   • Review the program info on our website
   • Learn more about scholarships and financial aid
   • Attend an Info Session
   • Request a pre-recorded Info Session
   • Schedule a meeting with an Admission Counselor
   • Schedule a campus tour
   • If you currently work with a district, please have conversations with your building and/or district leader about what it would mean to complete an administrative internship for a year while in the program.
2. Review Admissions Dates & Deadlines 
   • The Educational Administration program offers a priority deadline and final deadline. Applying by the priority deadline ensures consideration for space in the cohort and consideration for institutional aid scholarships.
   • After the priority application deadline, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through the final deadline, pending space in the program.

Once you start an application you will be able to save your progress and will not have to complete it all at once.

The Educational Administration application includes the following elements: 

1. Statement of Purpose
   • In the application you will be asked to write a 500-word or less response to the following prompt: Describe how your experiences, perspectives and talents have shaped your understanding of leadership and will help you to make an impact in your graduate work at Seattle University and to inspire transformational change in the communities you serve.
2. Résumé
   • Provide a professional résumé reflecting at least three years of successful relevant work experience.
     • For Principal Specialization your experience must be classroom-based.
3. Two College of Education Recommendation Forms  
   • Two recommendation forms are required from individuals who can speak to your skills and potential as an educational leader. One recommendation must come from your current building leader and/or potential mentor for your administrative internship.
     • Once you've started your application, you will add their email address and they will receive a link to the evaluation form. The form should only take them 15 minutes to fill out.  
4. College of Education Self-Evaluation Form 
   • In the application you will be asked to complete a self-evaluation of your skills and aptitudes as they pertain to graduate school.
5. Bachelor’s Degree 
   • From an accredited college or university in any field.
6. Minimum of 3.00 GPA
   • As calculated from the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of the bachelor’s degree, or post-graduate work, including transfer credits 
   • Applicants with less than a 3.00 GPA or from non-graded bachelor's degree programs will be considered for probationary admission and be required to submit an additional academic writing sample.
7. Official Transcripts  
   • Submit official transcripts for undergraduate coursework and all additional endorsement-related courses to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
   • Transcripts may be mailed or submitted electronically to grad-application@seattleu.edu.
   • Applicants may be accepted to the program with unofficial transcripts. Once accepted to the program, students will need to submit official transcripts within their first quarter of enrollment.  
8. For Post-Master's Certificate Applications Only. Here are the additional requirements:
   • Principal Certificate Candidates
     • Master's Degree
     • Valid Teaching Certificate issued from any US state or territory. 
   • Program Administrator Certificate Candidates
     • Master's Degree

1. Submit your application
   • Make sure you hit “Submit” on your application. 
   • Submitted applications are only considered complete once all application materials have been received including your recommendation forms.  
2. Interview Video Submission 
   • Once you have submitted your application you will be sent a link with directions on how to record video responses to several questions regarding educational leadership and your professional goals.
   • Your application will not be reviewed unless this video is submitted. 
   • All material submitted becomes the property of Seattle University and will be maintained according to institutional records management practices. 

1. Check Your Status
   • You can login here to check the status of your application anytime.   
2. Monitor your email 
   • Make sure to regularly check the email you listed on your application for updates, including your admission decision. 
   • Applicants should review the application timeline for information on when to expect an admission decision.