Important Dates

fALL 2024 dEADLINE
Cal State Apply Application April 1st, 2024
Supplemental Materials April 1st, 2024
Program Start Fall 2024 
Program End Summer 2025

How to Apply to the Educational Leadership & Administration Program

Step 1: Cal State Apply Application 

  1. Submit a graduate application to Cal Poly through Cal State Apply by the deadline. Please visit the Cal State Apply Help Center for more information. You will be required to upload the following to the Program Materials section of your Cal State Apply application*:
    • Masters & Credential
      • Documents
        • CV/Resume
        • Completed ELAP Questionnaire containing each of the following:
          • A one-page statement that expresses your philosophy of educational leadership
          • A two-page statement that elaborates on your career goals in leadership.
        • Statement from your district/agency verifying proof of a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience in the use of your clear teaching/service credential (Verification of experience must be on the district or employing agency letterhead and signed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources).
        • Photocopy of your valid clear Teaching Credential or appropriate clear service credential as specified by California law and regulation
        • Photocopy of a passing score on the CBEST. If you are from another state, or if your credential was earned before CBEST was required, document completion of the CBEST within two academic quarters of acceptance into the program
      • Recommendations
        • Name and email of 3 individuals to submit a letter of recommendation

          * Please note that all of the listed items are required to submit your application.
    • Masters Only
      • Documents
        • CV/Resume
        • Completed ELAP Questionnaire containing each of the following:
          • A one-page statement that expresses your philosophy of educational leadership
          • A two-page statement that elaborates on your career goals in leadership.
      • Recommendations
        • Name and email of 3 individuals to submit a letter of recommendation

          * Please note that all of the listed items are required to submit your application 
  2. Pay the $70 application fee online

    Before submitting your Cal State Apply Application, ensure that you have successfully completed the following:

    • Cumulative higher education grade point average (GPA) of 2.50
    • GRE is NOT required
    • We encourage ALL applicants to apply for financial aid in order to be eligible for any School of Education scholarship opportunities.

 

    Step 2: Official Transcripts 

    • All graduate applicants must send an Official transcript to the Cal Poly Admissions Office directly from the degree-granting institution, by the program application deadline. You are encouraged to also send unofficial transcripts from ALL baccalaureate institutions where you have been enrolled.Instructions for submitting you for official transcripts can be found at the following link: https://admissions.calpoly.edu/applicants/graduate/transcripts.html
    • Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution at the time they begin the program.

    Step 3: 3-5 Minute Video 

     

    For assistance with the submission process, please contact SOE Credential Office at (805) 756-2126.

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    School of Education
    California Polytechnic State University
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
    805.756.2126
    soe@calpoly.edu