Admission Requirements

The MA in Higher Education & Student Affairs has one start term per year in the fall semester.

Priority Deadline: February 1 & Final Deadline: July 1

• Online application
• Non-refundable $75 application fee
• Official transcripts from all college level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• 1 Letter of Recommendation (academic or professional reference will be accepted)
• Résumé
• Personal Essay: In 500 words, tell us how your experiences in college have led you to pursue a career in Student Affairs & Higher Education? What are your career goals?

Most application materials can be uploaded in the application portal once the initial application is submitted. Transcripts can be sent to Graduate Admissions either electronically (preferred method) to gradstudies@sacredheart.edu or by mail to:

Sacred Heart University
Graduate Admissions
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825