Online Master's in Higher Education Admissions Information

All graduate applications must be submitted electronically through the Graduate College. You will be prompted to first select the term for which you wish to apply. Then select “Graduate Degree Application.”

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Admissions Requirements

New students can begin the Masters in Higher Education online program at any time. Ohio University employees must apply early to allow time to complete the university's conflict of interest review.  

Requirements for the application are:

1. Completed OHIO Graduate Application (opens in a new window) and non-refundable application fee of $50
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT required.
3. Submission of official transcripts from bachelor's degree work and any institution from which graduate coursework was attempted, regardless of whether or not a degree has been or is being completed.
4. Autobiographical Sketch/Personal Statement (2-3 pages, double-spaced)
   The autobiographical sketch provides a sample of your writing. It should tell us about you as an applicant and address important factors in your life journey that have shaped your interest in Higher Education and brought you to apply to this program.
5. Three letters of recommendation (including one letter from a previous course instructor and one from a previous or current employer)
6. A current resume or curriculum vitae.