Each section below provides detailed, helpful information regarding the process of starting, filling out, and submitting the graduate application for College of Education graduate programs.
We encourage applicants to note that each program offered in the College of Education is unique:
To view start terms offered, application deadlines, and required materials for a particular program, please follow these steps:
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies at edgrad@purdue.edu for assistance.
Academic Statement of Purpose
Share information that will help reviewers understand your academic interests and objectives, assess your academic background, preparation, and training, and determine if you are a good match for the program to which you are applying. More information about the Academic Statement of Purpose requirement for degree-seeking applicants can be found on the Purdue Graduate School website.
Personal History Statement
Help reviewers learn more about you as a whole person and as a potential graduate student. This may include relevant details on community service, leadership roles, participation in diverse teams, and significant barriers that you overcame to attend graduate school. More information about the Personal History Statement requirement for degree-seeking applicants can be found on the Purdue Graduate School website.
Resume/CV
Your resume should provide the admissions committee with more information than what’s included in the application and focus on what they need to know to better evaluate your admission. A graduate resume is different than a job search resume. Job search resumes are designed to get you an interview; graduate school resumes are designed to enhance your application and provide yet another opportunity to sell yourself. Here are a few other helpful tips:
Transcripts – Transcripts are required for admission to all graduate programs.
Tips for Submitting Official Transcripts:
Tips for uploading Unofficial transcripts to the application portal:
Tips for Transcripts from Institutions Outside of the U.S.:
The Purdue Graduate School website provides more information regarding uploading transcripts.
Letters of Recommendation
The best letters to submit are those from former or current employers, co-workers, colleagues, tutors, and other mentors. Never ask family members or close friends. You will have the opportunity to have your recommenders submit an online recommendation by entering their email within the application. The Purdue Graduate School website provides more information about references.
English Proficiency Requirements for International Applicants
International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency. View the Purdue Graduate School’s accepted tests and minimum score requirements. The Graduate School will routinely waive the English proficiency requirement for applicants who have received a degree within the last 3 years from a school where English is the primary language of instruction in one of the recognized English-speaking countries. Note: If you have not done so already, request that ETS send your scores electronically to the Purdue University West Lafayette campus using code 1631.