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
- A resume
- Proof of professional teaching status
- Official transcripts
- International Students: International transcripts demonstrating completion of a degree require a credential evaluation from a NACES agency such as:
- 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
- Master's degree in education or a degree in a closely related field of study with a minimum 3.000 GPA from an accredited institution
- You should have at least three years of full-time experience in a K-12 school or a related setting
- You must also provide proof of professional teaching status
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.