Application Process

 

You will need the following information in electronic format and upload them online (explained when you are ready to apply):

  • Your résumé. Please make the document sufficiently specific so as to allow us to ascertain your career progression and accomplishments, but it should not exceed four pages.

  • Your statement of purpose. The statement should not exceed 1000 words and should focus on the factors that have led you to apply to the University of Pennsylvania PennCLO Program and what you hope to gain from its completion.

You should arrange to have the following forwarded to the Graduate School of Education at the address listed below:

  • Your official academic transcripts from any institution in which you have been enrolled in a degree program.
  • 2 letters of professional recommendation are required. We also encourage applicants to submit a nomination letter from a superior within the organization who can endorse your candidacy for this program and attest to how the applicant's responsibilities fit within the organizational structure, including the candidate's reporting relationship.
  • Your standardized test scores. The GRE is not required for admission to the program. However, the admissions committee reserves the right to request your GRE scores as additional admissions criteria. You may elect to submit scores from the exam if you have taken it within the past five years. If you submit GRE scores, they will be considered as part of your application.  

There is no application fee for the program. If you accept our offer of admission, there will be a $1,000 deposit required to hold your place in the class.

When you ready to start the process please click on the Apply On Line button on the top of this page.

FOR ANY MATERIALS BEING MAILED, PLEASE SEND TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

3700 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104