Superintendent/School District Administrator Licensure

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent must be completed prior to starting graduate school.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrated English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements

• Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.
• A completed application form and fee online. On the application, applicants will select Educational Leadership as their program of study, Certificate as their degree, and Superintendent as their specialization.
• Transcripts:
  • If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette¹
  • If coursework was completed outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. A copy of a course-by-course evaluation is approved for the application process.²
• Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work.
• A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals.
• A resume that includes professional and educational experiences.
• For International Applicants only: A TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
• For administrative certification applicants only: When their administrative program is complete and they submit their administrative license applications to the state, individuals must have a Wisconsin teacher license and three years of teaching experience. They must also undergo a criminal background check conducted by the state.

March 31 is the priority deadline for summer admission; applications received after this date are considered as space permits. Applications should be received no later than July 15 for consideration for admission for the fall term, if space allows.

Merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) is available. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.