Admission Criteria

After completion of the admission file, application materials will be evaluated by the Graduate Education Admission Committee. The committee will review and evaluate the application based on a combination of the following criteria:

• Academic achievement
• Potential to be successful in graduate study
• Potential to meet the Le Moyne College program standards
• Potential to meet the New York state teacher certification requirements, if applicable to the program of study to which you are applying

Portfolio Assessment and Fees

All graduate education students must pass the requirements set in the education department electronic portfolio assessment. Currently, the education department uses LiveText© software to manage the electronic portfolio. Students must purchase a LiveText© account online at college.livetext.com/purchasing.

Application Requirements

1. Prospective graduate education students can download the graduate education application here (pdf) or request that it be sent from the Office of Graduate Admission at gradeducation@lemoyne.edu. For the educational leadership programs, please use the Educational Leadership application (pdf).

2. Submit a completed application along with a $50 application fee.

3. Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and request that your scores be sent to the Le Moyne College Department of Education. NOTE: The GRE requirement may be waived with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better, current New York state teacher certification and/or an official transcript reflecting an earned master’s degree. Applicants must request a waiver of the GRE in writing and provide documentation.

4. Request that all official transcripts of previous academic work be sent to you to include in your application packet. Le Moyne alumni need to sign a release form in the Office of the Registrar before their transcripts will be sent.

5. Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from an individual who can speak to the candidate’s ability to successfully complete graduate level studies. One letter must be from an individual who can speak to the candidate’s abilities as an educator.

6. International students should submit TOEFL scores if they have not attended school in the United States for more than 60 credits.

7. Submit a detailed statement of purpose for undertaking graduate work in education. This statement should include your experience in education, an explanation of your study and research interests and your professional goals.