Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA)
Program Highlights:
- Offers a professional pathway to advance your career goals as an effective administrator, educator, and leader in higher education
- Provides professional faculty experts, real-world experiences, and opportunities to explore career options
- Designed for working students and professionals with evening classes
- 30 semester hour program formatted to be completed in 2 years
For additional program specific information, visit the School of Education.
Graduate School Application
Admission Requirements:
- Statement of Goals
- Current Resume
- Official Transcripts (from all previously attended academic institutions)
- Must be submitted directly to UP from the institution
- Electronically to gradschl@up.edu
- By mail to ATTN: Graduate School, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Portland, OR 97203.
- A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland is required
- International Applicants; All foreign degrees will be evaluated by International Student Services prior to an admission decision
- International Applicants: Transcripts from foreign universities must follow the above guideline as well as be in English or be accompanied by an English translation certified as authentic
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- International Applicants: An official score from either the TOEFL (minimum score of 88) or IELTS (minimum score of 7.0) exam is additionally required
- International Applicants: Proof of financial support will be required to attend the University of Portland, but is not required for application review
Application Timeline:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the following deadline:
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: December 1
- Summer Semester: May 1
Program Contact:
- Dr. Eric Anctil | anctil@up.edu | 503.943.7135
International Applicants:
- Please note the additional application requirements listed above in the "Admission Requirements" section
- For additional information, visit International Student Services
