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It's Time to Put Your Success on the Fast Track

Your journey starts here.

Pre-Application: Step 2

Applying into the Education Administration, M.Ed.

When do you plan to start your program?

Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Start Your Application

By selecting an option above, you will be directed to our application system, where you will create an account and begin your application. After starting your application, you may save and return to it later by using your new account credentials.

Applying into a Graduate Degree Program

You can apply anytime. There are no deadlines. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

All applicants must submit:
  • An application
  • An application fee ($50)
  • A statement of purpose
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Proof of professional teaching status
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test scores
    • GRE not required
    • If English is NOT the national language in your home country, please submit one of the following English proficiency tests:
      • TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 79
      • IELTS: minimum acceptable score is 6.5
      • Duolingo: minimum acceptable score is 115
      • ASC English: minimum acceptable level is 6
      • Pearson Test of English: minimum acceptable score is 53

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.000 GPA from an accredited institution
  • You should have at least three years of full-time experience in a PK-12 school or a related setting
  • You must provide proof of professional teaching status

Additional Information

Information for Out-of-State Students

F1 student visas are not issued for this program.

Official transcripts can be sent to us directly from your previous institution either electronically or mailed to:

Graduate Admissions
University of Massachusetts Lowell
839 Merrimack St., Floor 2
Lowell, MA 01854-5104

We cannot accept previously opened transcripts, photocopies, PDF email attachments or faxed transcripts.


Questions?

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Courtney Bibbo

Associate Director - Graduate Recruitment
courtney_bibbo@uml.edu
978-934-6937