Applying to a Loyola Graduate Education Program: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Dreaming of advancing your career in education? The journey starts here!
Are you ready to advance your career in education, make an impact, and lead with purpose? At Loyola University Maryland’s School of Education, your goals are our mission. Whether you’re a current educator seeking career advancement, a counselor looking to deepen your skills or a professional transitioning into teaching, Loyola’s graduate programs are designed to empower you. Here’s a step-by-step guide to navigating the application process and unlocking your future. Use this checklist to ensure your application stands out.
How to Apply for Your Master’s Degree in Education
Explore Your Program Options
- Discover graduate programs tailored to your unique goals, from teaching and counseling to leadership and technology.
- Choose flexible delivery options: in-person, hybrid, or fully online cohorts designed for working professionals.
- Programs focus on academic rigor, equity, and real-world impact to prepare you for today’s education challenges.
Review Important Dates
- Visit the admission requirements page for your program and start the term of interest to ensure you meet the necessary deadlines.
- Some programs offer earlier deadlines for scholarship consideration, so be sure to plan ahead!
Submit Your Online Application
- Start your online application through our user-friendly online portal.
- Pay the $60 online application fee—or attend a virtual information session to have it waived automatically!
- Double-check your application for accuracy and completeness.
- Please note that you must submit the online application to receive your application materials checklist.
- Submit your online application as a first step well ahead of the deadline for peace of mind!
Gather Your Supplemental Materials
Check the admission requirements page or your application checklist once you have submitted your online application to determine which supplemental materials are required for your program of interest. Most programs require a minimum of:
- Official Transcripts: Once you have submitted your online application, your application checklist will
show you what materials are required for your program. You may also view all program
requirements in advance on the program admission requirements page:
- Request official transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate institution(s).
- International applicants: Ensure foreign transcripts are evaluated and check English language proficiency requirements (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
- Letter of Recommendation: Choose recommenders familiar with your academic or professional work. Provide your resume to support their endorsement. Allow at least 4-6 weeks for them to complete their letters.
Review Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarship Requirements
- Review the graduate loans, scholarships and grants, and graduate assistantship opportunities for which you may be eligible.
- Monthly Payment Plans: Loyola offers monthly payment plans to graduate students to help you plan your budget.
Why Choose Loyola’s School of Education?
At Loyola, you’ll find more than a graduate program—you’ll join a community that values:
- A Diverse and Inclusive Community: Collaborate with peers and faculty committed to equity and justice in education.
- Personalized Support: Experience individualized guidance that helps you balance work, life, and graduate study.
- Academic Excellence: Learn from experts in education who connect theory to practice and empower you to lead meaningful change.
- Commitment to Social Justice: Advance your ability to address inequities, innovate in classrooms, and advocate for all learners.
Ready to Transform Your Career and Impact Education?
Your next chapter starts here. Submit your application today and take a step toward shaping a brighter future—for your students, your community, and yourself. Our Recruitment Team is here to help with any questions—email us at education@loyola.edu or call 410-617-2990.
When you join the Loyola School of Education, you become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to creating meaningful opportunities for every learner. Together, we can drive education forward and shape a brighter future.
Apply now and join us in making a difference. Good luck!