Doctoral Application Information

Doctoral Application Information

The School of Education has a rolling admissions policy. Once you submit all required materials and take all necessary steps to complete an application to your program of choice, the admissions committee will review your application and render an admission decision. The doctoral program’s Signature and Higher Education pathways offer one start term: the fall semester, beginning in late August. The doctoral program’s Dissertation Completion pathway (sometimes called “All But Dissertation” or “ABD”) has two options available: EITHER classes on the Manhattanville campus, including individualized advising and support, offering start terms of spring, summer, or fall; OR an online cohort via synchronous online learning and two extended weekend residencies, offering a summer start term only. To be eligible for the doctoral program, you must have a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from an accredited institution. 

The priority deadline to apply for the ABD online courses cohort is May 1st.

Online application

1. Application Materials

Official transcripts

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Request that each institution attended send an official transcript.

An electronic transcript is preferred and should be sent to admissions@mville.edu OR

A paper copy to Manhattanville College, School of Education Graduate Admissions Office, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY, 10577.

You may not submit your own transcripts. The institutions must send them.

Three letters of recommendation

Letters should be written and submitted by professional or academic references.

References will be automatically contacted by email once you enter their names and email addresses into your online application. Your references will be able to complete a form contained in the email request and/or to upload a letter.

Writing sample, such as an article, position paper, previous graduate work, or essay.

Personal statement

Approximately three to six double-spaced pages.

Discuss your leadership experiences, your strengths in the role of educational leader, your interest in the doctoral program, and what knowledge and skills you hope to develop in the program.

Resume (must be current)

Standardized test of graduate admission (Not Required)

Please note that each application is reviewed holistically and test scores will not outweigh other indicators submitted with your application.

Demonstration of a record of leadership as an educator, leader, and/or

manager/supervisor. Two years of administrative experience are strongly preferred.

Non-refundable application fee of $75.00

Submitted online application

Interview (with the doctoral admissions committee upon completion of the application)

International Students

Demonstrated English language proficiency.

English language exam

TOEFL iBT score of 110 or higher OR

IELTS score of 8 or higher OR

An equivalent exam result.

A certified translation and/or external evaluation of international credentials to determine equivalency of United States academic degrees.

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited Manhattanville College School of Education at the initial-licensure level. CAEP is the only recognized national accreditor for educator preparation. Manhattanville College School of Education has met rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by CAEP.