Leadership in Higher Education - Admission

The BW Leadership in Higher Education (LHE) program is actively seeking candidates for its fall 2023 cohort. Applications to the LHE program are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority review beginning December 1. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for spring 2023 interview day preference.

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Official College/University Transcripts

Please submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent (electronic or hard copy) directly from the college/university you attended to the Baldwin Wallace University Office of Admission. 

Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@bw.edu.

Paper copies should be sent to:

Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017

Personal Statement

This one-page, single-spaced statement should explain how your personal goals and professional objectives will be met by pursuing graduate study in leadership in higher education at Baldwin Wallace.

Resume

Please submit a current resume, showcasing your community/school leadership, involvement, and additional experiences relevant to your future goals of working within the college environment.

Recommendations

Using the recommendation form within the online applicant portal, please provide two recommendations from people qualified to evaluate your background and potential for success in a program of graduate study. Recommendations may come from former faculty members, college/university administrators, job/professional supervisors, or community leaders with whom you have worked.

GRE

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT REQUIRED for admission into the LHE program.

Submit Materials 

All application materials can be submitted electronically to admit@bw.edu.

Completed applications for the leadership in higher education (LHE) program will be reviewed by the admission committee and LHE program director. All requested materials for the application must be submitted before an evaluation can be started.

During the review process, students must provide evidence of their preparation and fit for future success at Baldwin Wallace consistent with academic standards and code of conduct statements for the University, program and profession. 

For full-time candidates, enrollment into the program is contingent upon being selected for an internship position through a competitive interview process.

Colleges and Universities Outside the United States

Candidates with degrees earned from foreign institutions must have their academic transcripts translated and verified by World Education Services (WES) as part of the application process.

English Proficiency Requirement

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required for all candidates for whom English is a second language. Minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based exam, or 100 on the internet-based exam, must be achieved on a test taken within the last two years. The score levels above are recommended but not required. Students whose English language skills need development may be conditionally admitted and placed in BW's ESL program provided by the LADO international institute.

International Student Certification of Financial Support

Using the statement of financial support from within the online applicant portal, international students must also submit a statement of financial support from the applicant's bank showing acceptable funds on account to support tuition and living expenses while studying at BW.

Full-Time Candidates

Once an application for the LHE program is complete and reviewed by the admission committee, successful candidates will be interviewed by the LHE program director and graduate student team. An internship approved by the LHE program director is required for admission to the LHE program. 

Part-Time Candidates

Submit the initial internship proposal form along with a current job description. The initial internship proposal indicates that the applicant and the applicant's supervisor cooperatively created the proposal as well as understand the criteria and considerations for the internship. An initial internship proposal approved by the LHE program director is required for admission to the program.

Students who are admitted to the MAEd leadership in higher education program must confirm intent to enroll in the program by accepting their first-year internship and paying a $300 new-student fee within two weeks of admission. The new-student fee is nonrefundable, but for students who enroll in the LHE program, it will be applied to the first semester of tuition.