Master of Education - How to apply

How to apply

Deadlines
Applications are accepted throughout the year. However, it is in your interest to meet the following priority dates. This is especially true if you are applying for financial aid, assistantships or scholarships.


Deadlines for main campus  
Summer semester (May - July) April 1
Fall semester (late August - December) June 1
Spring semester (January - May) November 1
   
Deadlines for JBLM campus  
Summer session (May - July) April 1
Fall session I (August - October) June 1
Fall session I (October - December) September1
Spring session I (January - March November 1
Spring session II (March - May) February 1
FAFSA priority March 1

Application steps

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission
Step 2: Send all supplemental and supporting documents below to the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS)
  1. Check for $50 application fee made out to "Saint Martin's University"
  2. Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to OGS. International students must also submit official English translations for any transcripts not in English.
  3. Test scores (GRE or MAT) sent directly from the testing agency.
  4. Three letters of recommendation.
    Have each recommender send their signed form directly to the Saint Martin’s University Office of Graduate Studies. Letter writers are encouraged to attach a letter further detailing qualifications.
  5. Curriculum vitae outlining your professional or work experience details
  6. Three Saint Martin supplemental forms:
    1. Oath of confidentiality form
    2. Pre-program observation form
    3. Acknowledgement of fingerprint background check and proof of application form.
      Detailed information including fees, procedures and payments can be found on the WSP/FBI Fingerprint Background Check website.
  7. Two State of Washington certification forms:
    1. Character and Fitness form
    2. Institutional application for a certificate - choose the form for the strand you are interested in*
      -ESA form
      -School administrator form
      -Additional endorsement form
      *If you are currently a teacher and you are not seeking any further endorsements this form is not required.
  8. Copy of a valid First Aid / CPR card
  9. International students must also submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score report and a completed declaration of finances form along with financial documentation.
Step 3: On-site essay. Students must come to the School of Education to write a personal statement of approximately 300-400 words. This essay should describe how your Master's program will contribute to your professional development and aid in achieving your professional goals.