Application Deadlines & Admission Requirements

Applicants to the UD Higher Education and Student Affairs program should submit the following information in addition to their online application:

• Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
• Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
• A personal statement regarding career goals and aspirations.
• Essay responses (see below).

Once you've successfully met the required admission criteria outlined above, there will be a faculty review. Following the review of these materials, you may be invited to interview with department faculty.

Additional requirements apply for international students >> International students must submit English Proficiency, Visa and Financial Documentation and a WES credential evaluation along with the items listed above.

Note: Students interested in graduate assistantships through the UD Division of Student Development should apply by Jan. 9 for Fall enrollment.

Essay instructions

Please provide typed responses to the following essay questions. Type your name and the question at the top of the sheet with your answer. Limit your answer to one single-spaced page per question. Submit your responses via e-mail at gradadmission@udayton.edu, or mail your responses to:

Office of Graduate Admission Processing
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1301

1. Currently, what do you think is the most pertinent issue facing higher education institutions?
2. What is your philosophy of education and how will you apply it to impact the lives of undergraduate college students?