Doctor of Education (EdD) Admissions

Admission Requirements

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For students seeking admission to the Doctor of Education program, requirements are as follows:

Application Deadlines

Nov. 15
Spring Application Deadline
June 1
Summer Application Deadline
June 2-June 15
Summer Rolling Application*

*Admission in rolling application window as cohort space allows

Important Dates

Summer Cohort

July 1 - Summer Term Starts
July 8-12 - Summer On-Campus Residency (Newberg, Oregon)
July 28 - Summer Term Ends

How to Apply

  1. Apply Online

    Create an account with a username and password and complete the EdD application online. It's free to apply. The online application includes the following:

    • General contact and demographic information
    • Academic and professional background information
    • Resume
    • Three reference form requests
    • Five short-answer essay questions

    Note: Applications can be saved to be completed at a later time. Log in early to send reference forms and view the essay prompt.

  2. Submit completed and signed forms to edd@georgefox.edu.

    All Students Must Submit

    Administrative Concentration Students Must Also Submit

  3. Request an official transcript from every regionally accredited college or university where you completed even a single course. Electronic transcripts are preferred for speed and accuracy. They must be sent directly from the institution to admissions@georgefox.edu. If an electronic option is not available, unopened official transcripts can be sent via mail to:

    Office of Admissions
    George Fox University
    414 N Meridian Street #6089
    Newberg, OR 97132
  4. Submit evidence of scholarly work to edd@georgefox.edu. This may be a portion of a master’s thesis, graduate-level research paper, or scholarly publication (8-10 page maximum).

    In place of previous academic writing or a master's thesis, you may choose to write a five-page research paper on a topic related to your current/future work. Essays should draw from your own experiences and use a minimum of three outside resources. Papers should follow APA formatting and include in-text citations.

Once Your Application is Complete

All application items must be submitted by the application deadline. The Doctor of Education faculty will review completed files as they are received and selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.

Additional Information

Transfer Credit

Upon approval by the department, transfer of up to 6 credit hours beyond the Master's degree is allowed toward the EdD program from accredited graduate schools.

Students choosing the Administration Concentration who have previously completed an administrative licensing program (Tier I/PreAL or Tier II/ProAL) may transfer in their credits/license as completion of their concentration (12 credit hours).

Students must have earned a grade of "B" or better for a course to be considered for transfer. All transfer courses must be post-masters from a regionally accredited institution.

If students earned their administrative licensing credential at a state or licensing agency in place of an accredited university, transfer credit may be considered on a case-by-case basis and will need additional approval. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the faculty upon admission to the program.

Questions?

Kipp Wilfong

Kipp Wilfong

Admissions Counselor, Graduate Education Programs