How to Apply

Admission requirements

Colorado Mesa University encourages applications from all qualifying individuals meeting the following criteria, upon which competitive selection will be made by the committee. Applicants must:

  • hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • hold a current Colorado Teaching License
  • demonstrate evidence of strong academic background and ability to pursue advanced study
  • demonstrate evidence of dedication and promise to the field of education as a professional leader
  • have excellent English reading, writing and critical thinking skills
  • possess competence in the use of education technology
  • maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • attend Graduate Student Orientation at CMU

Students must already have a Master of Arts degree to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership.

Application deadlines

March 15 for summer (May) start.

June 1 for fall (August) start.

November 1 for spring (January) start.

To be considered for admission, the application and all supplemental items must be submitted by the deadline. The graduate application and supplemental items will be submitted online through CMUconnect.

Step 1

Application

A $50 application fee is collected when you submit your application.

  1. Graduate Application

    Create a CMUconnect account and submit the graduate student application.
Step 2

Official Transcripts

  1. Request Transcripts from Previous Institutions

    Official transcripts of undergraduate degree and graduate (if applicable) institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to Colorado Mesa University.

Step 3

Colorado Teaching License

  1. Upload license to CMUconnect

    Upload a photocopy of your Colorado Teaching License

Step 4

Letters of Recommendation

Three (3) letters of professional recommendation are required. One letter needs to be from a supervisor and two letters can be from colleagues.

  1. Send Recommendation Request

    Recommendation requests should be sent to your references directly from CMUconnect. They will receive an email prompting further action. You will see a completed checklist item once the letter has been returned.
Step 6

Statement of Purpose

Complete the statement of purpose commenting on your personal educational philosophy and interest in the program.

  1. Statement of Purpose Cover Sheet

    See the cover sheet for guidance on the statement. Once completed, upload your statement of purpose to CMUconnect.
Step 8

Internship Supervisor/Mentor Commitment

ONLY for Educational Leadership applicants.

  1. Commitment Form

    Upload the Completed form to CMUconnect.