Transcripts
Transcripts
We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.
Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of
the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education
system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the
application is processed.
Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.
Required Essays and Statements
Essays and Statements
Personal Statement Instructions
The Higher Education Department understands equity, diversity, and social justice as essential and fundamental concerns in the study, practice, and leadership of postsecondary education. Please provide a personal statement of academic and professional goals (1-2 pages, doublespaced). Include in your statement: (1) Personal, educational, and employment experiences that have shaped your interest in the study of higher education. (2) Professional objectives and how you arrived at them. (3) Expectations for how the MA in Higher Education at the University of Denver specifically will support your objectives.
Diversity Statement Instructions
Please provide a personal statement of equity, diversity, and social justice (1-2 pages, doublespaced). Include in your statement: (1) Your thoughts on the roles and opportunities for equity, diversity, and social justice in postsecondary institutions and/or higher education policy. (2) Any personal, academic, and/or professional experiences that have shaped your understanding and commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice in higher education.
Résumé
Résumé Instructions
The résumé (or C.V.) should include work experience, research, and/or volunteer work.