Higher Education Administration - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Priority Application Deadline: August 30, 2024
MEC Graduate Admissions Checklist
Quick-View Admissions Steps
1. Create an account to apply for admission; begin application
Create an Account
Note: Do not order transcripts; we will work with you to order transcripts on your behalf
2. Complete Personal Data, Residency Data, and Education Plans sections of application
Note: On the "Education Plans" section, select "no" in response to "Do you want to apply to an online degree program?"
3. Complete Program Choice section of application
- Select "College of Education and Human Development"
- Select "Higher Education Administration – Ft. Knox (MA)" for the degree program.
- Select "Spring 2025" as the term.
4. Complete Test Information and Academic Background sections of application
Note: You may skip the "Test Information" section.
5. Complete Recommendations section of application
- One recommender will be Tom Burgess from U.S. Army Cadet Command. His email is clifford.t.burgess.civ@mail.mil. Please make sure you select YES to "Use Online Reference Form." Waiving access means that you will not be able to see the recommendation, and you may select either YES or NO.
- The other recommender will be John Lilygren from U.S. Army Cadet Command. His email is john.d.lilygren.civ@mail.mil. Please make sure you select YES to “Use Online Reference Form.” Waiving access means you will not be able to see the recommendation, and you may select either YES or NO.
- After you submit your application, the email addresses provided will receive instructions on how to submit their recommendations. Alternatively, letters may be sent to gradadm@louisville.edu.
6. Complete Certification section and Submit application
7. Submit Goals Statement and Resume in Online Application Portal
- A MEC team member will confirm completion of application and provide next steps
8. Receive, complete, and submit required forms
- You will receive a Transcript Authorization Form from a MEC staff member. Please sign and submit this form to MECinfo@louisville.edu in 2 business days.
POC, MEC Admissions
Chelsea Cox
MEC Program Manager
MECinfo@louisvillle.edu
502-852-9340
UofL Graduate School Mailing Address
All application materials not completed online should be sent to:
The Graduate School
2211 S Brook St, Houchens Bldg, Rm 105
The University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
gradadm@louisville.edu