University of Southern Maine

ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application Instructions for M.S.Ed. and C.A.S. in Educational Leadership

For information about the application process, testing, transfer of courses, and tuition and fees, check out the Admissions and Enrollment Information for Graduate Study to College of Education and Human Development (PDF) document.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – A complete application consists of:

Standardized testing for graduate admission to the Educational Leadership program has been eliminated. (You are no longer required to take the GRE or MAT) Revised 3/1/09

• two copies of the completed application form (a photocopy of the original is fine)
• the application fee of $50.00 made payable to 'USM'
• two sets of official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including USM
• three recommendations
• essay (see below for specific essay questions)
• certification of finances (international students only)
• TOEFL scores (international students whose first language is not English)
  

You should submit the actual application and fee first, and then Graduate Admissions will start a file on you. Graduate Admissions will track you materials as the rest of the pieces come in. Once all your materials are received, Graduate Admissions will send your file to the Program Chair for review. The entire process takes about a month, starting when your whole application packet is complete. Graduate Admissions will send you a login and password for MaineStreet so you can check the status of your application here.

ESSAY QUESTIONS

* Educational Leadership program applicants pursuing administration are required to submit evidence of at least three years of teaching experience.

Special Essay for M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Applicants:
Type a brief essay (300-500 words) stating your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your professional goals, and how you think this program of study will contribute to these goals. You may include a statement of any special interest you would like to pursue in your study.

Special Essay for C.A.S. in Educational Leadership Applicants
A brief essay (500-700 words) which includes the applicant’s reason(s) for pursuing advanced graduate study: the proposed focus of the applicant’s program, including specific courses if known; and an explanation of how the proposed program fits the applicant’s personal and professional goals.

Application Instructions for Certificate in Assistant Principal, Athletic Administrator, and Middle Level Education

APPLICATION MATERIALS – A complete application consists of:

• A completed application form
• Nonrefundable processing fee of $15.00, payable to 'USM'
• Official Transcripts or copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities from which you received a degree
• Current Resume
• Personal Statement
• Educational Leadership program applicants pursuing administration are required to submit evidence of at least three years of teaching experience

Your application is reviewed when all materials have been submitted. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and admission decision once an application is complete.