Higher Education Admission Requirements

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Application Information

Applications will not be reviewed until all items listed below are received.

Online Application for Graduate Admission

Next Steps

To view outstanding documents (i.e. letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) and admission decisions, please check your Application Status Page by logging in with your email address and password. After reviewing your application and all supplemental documents, the Morgridge College of Education will contact you via email to share next steps in the admissions process. All admission updates will be released via email.
Please ensure that the email address you provided within your application is one that you check frequently.
Faculty reviews applications on a continuing basis.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding admission requirements, deadlines, and late application materials, please contact mce.admission@du.edu or call (303) 871-2509.
Next Steps for MA Applicants
An interview is not required for admission.
Next Steps for EdD & PhD Applicants
Applicants may be invited to interview with program faculty. In-person and virtual options for the interview will be available.
Requirements for International Applicants
International applicants, or applicants who do not hold a degree from an institution where English was the primary language of instruction, may be required to provide additional application requirements, which are outlined below:
Provide Proof of English Proficiency by submitting passing TOEFL, IELTS, or CAE scores
- Minimum TOEFL Score: 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based)
- Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5
- Minimum CAE Score: 169
It is strongly encouraged that you submit all application materials at least 14 business days in advance of a deadline to allow enough time for your application to be evaluated by the Office of International Admission. If admitted, you will be required to submit additional documents to complete the internationalization process to receive your visa. Please refer to the Office of International Student & Scholar Services for information and questions about this process at du.edu/isss.
More Info for International Students

Get in Touch with Admissions

If you have any questions, our admissions counselors are here to help. Please e-mail MCE.Admission@du.edu, give us a call at 1-800-835-1607, or submit a Request Info form.