Admissions Process

Nomination Process

This program requires the candidate to be nominated by their school principal.

All principals will receive program notifications from the Program Director and the Leadership Development Department from early spring through fall. Interested principals and candidates are invited to attend an informational session to discuss the program details and nominee eligibility.
Principals who nominate aspiring leaders will be provided with a link to the nomination system for online submission of their nominations.
Nominees will receive an email with a link to apply.
Note: Nominees who have already earned a master’s degree can earn a second master’s degree or apply to the Specialist Program that includes additional course work after the 22-month long Master’s portion of the program has been completed. Reach out to the Program Director to see if you are eligible for the Specialist track.

Nominees will complete the application process:

Complete an online application through GradCAS.
Prepare the following documents to upload to the system:
1. Unofficial undergraduate transcripts
  Note: All official transcripts will be sent in to the Graduate College in addition to uploading an unofficial copy to the application.
2. Unofficial graduate transcripts (if applicable)
3. Professional resume
  Note: This is part of the application process.
4. Copy of your Florida Professional Certificate
5. Teacher evaluations for the 3 years prior to applying
6. Signed Sponsor Commitment Letter (Your principal must agree to serve as your mentor the entirety of the program.)
7. Contact information for your principal or District Leader who nominated you and one additional person of your choice who will complete a recommendation letter for you,
Participate in an admissions interview and timed writing activity that will be scheduled as part of the admissions process.