CONNECT WITH AN ENROLLMENT ADVISOREmail [email protected] or call 510.295.4788 to discuss the Mills Online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Program.
PREPARE YOUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSESubmit a 500- to 750-word statement of purpose—a portrait of who you are and what motivates you. Your statement should showcase how your experiences are relevant to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Program, your motivation for pursuing this degree, and how it will help you reach your career goals.
COLLECT YOUR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONAt least one letter should come from an academic acquaintance or mentor, and another should come from an established education professional. Two letters of recommendation are required to be considered for admission, though three are preferred.
UPDATE YOUR RESUMEYour application must include a resume that lists your relevant experience. We will also accept a curriculum vitae (CV).
SEND US YOUR TRANSCRIPTSYou must ensure Mills representatives receive your official college transcripts in order to confirm any earned degrees. You can email your official transcripts to [email protected] or mail them to:
Office of Graduate AdmissionsMills College5000 MacArthur Blvd.Oakland, CA 94613
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONVisit admissions.mills.edu/apply to complete your application.
SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW WITH A FACULTY MEMBEROnce we have received your application, a Mills representative will reach out to schedule a phone or video interview between you and a faculty member.
Application Checklist
Thank you for your interest in
the Mills Online Master of Arts
in Educational Leadership.
Applications are accepted
on a rolling basis and can be
submitted online.
Questions?Contact the admissions office at
510.295.4788.
