Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership

Domestic/International Classified Admissions

1. Submit online application. You will choose Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership as your Program of Study and Online Education as your campus.
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Three letters of recommendation
   • You will be asked to submit three names and three email addresses of individuals you are using as references. Once you click submit, these individuals will be sent an email from MSU, which will provide a link to an online form for completing their recommendations.
4. Demonstrated potential for achieving excellence as a doctoral student in an interview conducted by Leadership and Foundations faculty
5. One year of full-time work experience in the community college setting and current employment within a community college at the time of application.
6. TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international students.
7. One official transcript showing ALL work after bachelor’s degree. A GPA of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale is required for the completed master’s degree and all other graduate degrees and graduate-level coursework completed. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
   • Electronic transcripts should be sent to: gradapps@grad.msstate.edu Mississippi State University, Graduate School. Only one copy of an electronic transcript is required.
   • Paper Transcripts Address (USPS):
     Mississippi State University
     The Office of the Graduate School
     P.O. Box G
     Mississippi State, MS 39762
   • Physical Street Address (for DHL, Fed Ex, UPS, DHS, etc.):
     Mississippi State University
     The Office of the Graduate School
     175 President Circle
     116 Allen Hall
     Mississippi State, MS 39762
8. Resume documenting his/her career in professional education
9. Payment of $60 non-refundable application processing fee for domestic students.
   Payment of $80 non-refundable application processing fee for international students.
10. Once you are admitted, you will receive an email with complete instructions on registering for classes and contacting your advisor.

Please note that your application will not be considered until all forms have been submitted and your application fee has been paid.