Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements that apply specifically to this program are listed below:
Record of academic achievement as evidenced through 3.0 GPA or better for the last two years of undergraduate study.
Record of potential for academic achievement as evidenced through one of the following:
For applicants currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the time of application: SAT or ACT scores AND a recent writing sample, OR
For applicants who have graduated from an undergraduate degree program: an interview with program faculty and/or successful completion of courses in the program as a non-degree student prior to admission.
Strong writing skills and clear professional goals demonstrated in the Statement of Purpose (typically 500-700 words)
In your statement, please address the factors that have encouraged you to seek an M.Ed. from the UVA Higher Education-Student Affairs program. This is also an opportunity for you to describe your background, significant personal and professional experiences, important aspects of your academic record, and professional and/or further academic goals upon completion of the program.
Excellent academic and professional references via two (2) letters of recommendation from professors, supervisors, and/or professional colleagues.
Resume outlining your professional or para-professional experience, leadership roles, experiences in undergraduate organizations, and/or volunteer work
Given the accelerated nature of our one-year program, many of our applicants have professional experience in higher education or a related field.
If not already part of the submitted materials above, the faculty may request a writing sample to round out an application.
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.