Leadership in Higher Education - Admission

Office of Admission

Kate Glaser
Director of Admission, Graduate and Professional Studies
(440) 826-8016, kglaser@bw.edu

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Fall 2024 Cohort

The BW Leadership in Higher Education (LHE) program is actively seeking candidates for its fall 2024 cohort. Graduate internships are available in function areas across campus including residence life, the career center, study abroad, first year experience and more. Applications to the LHE program are reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply early for interview day preference.

Application Process

Please review the steps below that outline the application process, then apply for admission. The forms summarized below can be found within the online applicant portal once you start your application. (The exception is the initial internship proposal form for part-time applicants. A direct link to this form can be found in the Internship Approval tab below.)

Application Deadlines: The BW Leadership in Higher Education (LHE) program is actively seeking candidates for its fall 2024 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 2024 interview day preference.

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Submit Supplemental Materials

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.
Application Review: 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.
International Students: Colleges and Universities Attended Outside the United States

Candidates with degrees earned from foreign institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation completed with degree verification by an approved credential evaluation service as part of the BW application process. BW has approved the following credential evaluation services: Education Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, SpanTran and World Education Services (WES). This evaluation must be sent directly to BW from the credential evaluation service to be considered official.

English Proficiency Requirement

Upon initial application review, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam may be required if English is a second language. Minimum TOEFL score (IBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550) or IELTS (composite 6.5) must be achieved. Register to take the TOEFL.

In addition to TOEFL, BW also accepts IELTS (composite 6.5) or Duolingo (score of 105) for English proficiency.

International Student Certification of Financial Support

Students intending to enroll on an F-1 visa must submit the Certification of Financial Support form to showcase financial ability to cover direct program costs while studying at Baldwin Wallace University. Students must submit this completed form before Baldwin Wallace will issue an I-20. Please review the Instructions for Completing the International Student Certification of Financial Support form for additional information.
Internship Approval: 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

Candidates will work with the LHE program directors during their first fall semester to coordinate three specialized internship experiences throughout the duration of the program. Internship experiences do not have to be organized prior to admission in the LHE program.