Graduate Education Admission Requirements

Submit the graduate application for admission to Stetson University. One application covers all graduate education programs, and you select your program within the form.

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A $50 nonrefundable application fee is due when you submit your application. Pay online through the Hatter Portal.

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You must hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university. Submit official transcripts from every college and university you have attended.

Order transcripts through Parchment or eScrip for electronic delivery to Stetson University, or mail them to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8289, DeLand, FL 32723.

Reference requirements vary by program.

Curriculum and Instruction (EdS)

Provide the name and contact information for three professional references in your application. Supervisors, managers and colleagues who can speak to your work are all appropriate, and Stetson University contacts them directly. If you graduated recently and do not have professional references, academic references are acceptable.

Educational Leadership (MEd)

Submit three letters of recommendation from professional references. If you work in a K-12 school, one letter must come from your principal. If you work at the district level, one letter must come from your supervisor.

Educational Leadership, Modified (Certificate)

Submit three letters of recommendation from professional references. If you work in a K-12 school, one letter must come from your principal. If you work at the district level, one letter must come from your supervisor.

Exceptional Student Education (MEd)

Provide the name and contact information for three professional references in your application. Supervisors, managers and colleagues who can speak to your work are all appropriate, and Stetson University contacts them directly. If you graduated recently and do not have professional references, academic references are acceptable.

Submit a resume covering your professional and educational history.

Submit a personal statement of 500 to 800 words explaining what your career goals are, why you're pursuing the program and why you want to attend Stetson University.

Applicants must hold a master's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Submit a copy of your professional teaching certificate and your annual performance evaluations from at least the two most recent years. You also need a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, calculated either across your full undergraduate record or across your upper-division coursework.

Applicants must hold a master's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university. Submit a copy of your professional teaching certificate and your annual performance evaluations from at least the two most recent years. You also need a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, calculated either across your full undergraduate record or across your upper-division coursework.

You need a bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university and evidence of academic readiness through any one of the following:

• An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• An upper-division grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher across your last 60 college credits
• At least 12 credits of post-baccalaureate coursework at the 300 level or above with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score at or above the 50th percentile

You have additional requirements, including credential evaluation and English proficiency testing, if you will need a student visa or if you attended a college or university outside the United States. Applications for admission are due 30 days before the deadlines listed above.

International Student Requirements

No. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are not required for admission to any graduate education program at Stetson University. Applicants to the Master of Education (MEd) in Exceptional Student Education may submit a GRE or MAT score at or above the 50th percentile as one of five ways to demonstrate academic readiness.

Visit the Graduate Tuition and Costs webpage for current graduate tuition rates and costs.

Yes, Stetson University accepts financial aid for graduate students who qualify. As a student of Stetson University's College of Arts and Sciences, you can receive a 40% tuition scholarship if you are a enrolled in a graduate education program. Your eligibility is determined at the time of admission. For more information visit the Graduate Student Financial Aid webpage. 

Contact Student Financial Aid for specific aid options at [email protected], 386-822-7120 or 800-688-7120. If you are employed, check whether your employer offers tuition 

Submit supplemental materials through your Hatter Portal. You receive instructions for accessing the portal after you submit your application, and your application is not complete until those materials arrive.

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You can also email or mail your materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Email: [email protected]

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Stetson University usually notifies you within five business days after your application is complete.