Admission Requirements

Taylor University is seeking applicants who are committed to preparing themselves professionally and personally to provide thoughtful and effective service within diverse higher educational settings. Candidates should be committed to being stretched intellectually, socially and spiritually.

Applicants must possess or anticipate a Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. Additionally, they will demonstrate undergraduate and/or professional experience related to student development or other higher educational leadership.

A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4 point scale) is required for admission. Applicants falling below this level will only be considered for admission if they submit acceptable official scores from either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).  

Application Process

The following application items constitute an official request for admission to the Master of Arts in Higher Education & Student Development program:

• Application (online application will include the following elements):
  • An admissions narrative explaining why you wish to enroll in the Taylor University MAHE program. The narrative should be approximately 600-1000 words, and will serve as an example of your written communication skills. The following elements should be included:
    • Work experience (professional, student or other) related to higher education and/or student development
    • Personal qualities that are likely to lend to your success in the field of higher education
    • Professional goals
    • Educational goals
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions
  • Three references from individuals who are able to address the issues of your personal faith, character, academic abilities, ability to work with people, and work ethic.
    • Two academic (or, one academic and one student leadership supervisor)
    • One pastoral
• Graduate Assistantship Application - Also view additional information about the available Graduate Assistantships.
• $100 application fee (non-refundable) Note: The application fee will be waived for completed applications received prior to January 31.

Additional information:

• Candidates are encouraged to apply by January 31.
• While interviews may be conducted in January, the enrollment committee will not fully review applications prior to January 31, and acceptance/rejection/waiting list notifications will not be sent until February.
• The program is limited to 15 students each year.
• Only candidates with completed applications will be considered for acceptance.
• On-campus interviews are highly recommended. For candidates who are not able to come to campus for an in-person interview, an interview via video conference (such as Skype or Google Voice) is required.
• Please contact Kelly Yordy if you have questions about this process.