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Application and Admissions Process

 

Overview

Admission to the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education graduate program is selective. A maximum of 15 students will be selected annually. The selection committee actively seeks those applicants who have an orientation to higher education, student affairs service and programming, diversity, collaborative learning, and an engaged educational experience.  Application to the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education program requires completion of the following components.  Click here to read memo from Program Director.

The deadline for priority consideration of your application is February 1st. All application materials need to be submitted directly to the WWU Graduate School.

 

WWU Graduate School Requirements

The following are requirements of the WWU Graduate School. All the materials, including the specific SAA requirements outlined in the next section, should be submitted directly to the WWU Graduate School.
  • A completed application form and application fee payment.  The graduate school provides the form online in Portable Document Format (.pdf). You need to have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Viewer in order to download or print the file(s):
     
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
     
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester hours of study.
     
  • Three current references. The reference form is also available online in Portable Document Format (.pdf) through the graduate school. Alternatively, letters of reference that address items on the reference form can be submitted.
     
  • Miller Analogies Test (M.A.T.) or the Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.) results for the general test - current within the past 5 years. No test scores are required if the applicant holds an advanced degree.
     
  • Two sets of official (sealed) transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution attended.

For more information, including current application fees, see the WWU Graduate School website. Or feel free to email gradschool@wwu.edu and call (360) 650-3170. The Graduate School mailing address is:

WWU Graduate School
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Old Main 530
Bellingham, WA 98225-9037

 

SAA Program Requirements

The following requirements are specific to the SAA program. Submit them along with all of the WWU Graduate School requirements directly to the WWU Graduate School.
  • A current résumé or curriculum vitae.
     
  • A two page statement which addresses:
    • Relevant experiences
    • Qualities and characteristics which make you a strong applicant
    • Demonstrated interest in the student affairs field
    • Your learning goals for the program
    • How the program relates to your career goals
       
  • Demonstration of computer competence (this may be included in your résumé or curriculum vitae).

After admissions applications are evaluated by the SAA Admissions Committee, a select number will be invited for a campus interview with the Committee (a phone interview can be arranged as an alternative for those at a distance).  The interview is the final phase of the admissions process as we assemble a cohort of students each year.  It is one of six elements we consider as applicants are reviewed for admission to the program. 

Those elements are 1) previous academic performance (grade point average), 2) relevant experience, 3) statement of career interest, 4) letters of reference, 5) MAT or GRE score, and 6) the interview.  Each of these elements is important and together provide us a composite view of your potential for success in both the program and in the field of Student Affairs.

 

 

Tips for Completing the Process

Collecting all of the application materials can take some time. Below are some suggestions to help make the process go smoothly.
  • Start planning now to take the Miller Analogies Test (M.A.T.) or the Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.).
     
  • Complete your application materials and mail to the Graduate School by February 1st for priority consideration.
     
  • Get a WWU General Catalog to find out more about the university.
     
  • Financial aid is available! Contact the WWU Student Financial Resources office to find out more about your options and application requirements. If you are interested in a Graduate Assistantship, review this document and apply.
     
  • In the area? Make an appointment to come and visit us!

Write, phone, or e-mail:

Dr. Susan Mancuso
Program Director
Student Affairs Administration,
Woodring College of Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9087
Phone: (360) 650-6552
E-mail:
susan.mancuso@wwu.edu

 
 
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