Higher Education in CSHPE: Admissions
Are you interested in applying to a Higher Education program? If so, you've come to the right place. Just follow the steps below. Links will open up in a new window, close the window to return to this page.
Learning More about the CSHPE
Doctoral and Master's programs in Higher Education vary widely from university to university. Therefore, it is important to understand the specific goals, course offerings, faculty research interests, and overall resources offered at a given institution. Before deciding to apply, research what the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) has to offer in order to determine fit between your interests and our program.
Learning More about the School of Education, the Rackham Graduate School, the University of Michigan, and Ann Arbor
CSHPE resides within the School of Education (SOE). Over the past 30 years, the School of Education has been consistently recognized for scholarly and instructional excellence and provides excellent resources for CSHPE students. Additional information about the school is available through the SOE website.
All School of Education graduate programs are ultimately administered through the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies along with a majority of the non-professional graduate degrees across campus. Similar to the School of Education, Rackham offers a host of resources and administrative support to help see you through to completion of your degree. It is recommended that you use the Rackham Web application to apply to our programs.
The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, MI. Explore the city and what it has to offer.
Exploring Your Options
Do you have any other questions you would like answered before you apply? If so, view the School of Education Frequently Asked Questions or contact CSHPE.
Getting Up-to-Date Information
Fill out a Rackham program inquiry form so that we can inform you of the latest recruiting events and other admissions updates (be sure to close the new window to return to this page)
Visiting the Campus
Prospective students interested in arranging a visit to the program should contact us at cshpe.info@umich.edu.
Researching Funding Opportunities
Review the information related to CSHPE Doctoral Assistantships and/or Master's Internships.
Applying to the Program
Students interested in admission to the Master's or Doctoral programs are required to submit application materials per instructions below.
Fee waivers are available through the Rackham Graduate School for prospective students who qualify for Specialized Fee Waiver Groups. Please check Rackham's fee waiver Web page to see if you are eligible for one of these groups.
Application Process: You will need to complete an application to the Horace H. Rackham Graduate School, which is the overall administrative unit for graduate programs. Use the Rackham Web application to apply to our programs.
We have created an application checklist for your use in keeping track of where and when you sent application materials. We recommend that you download and print up this application checklist.
Application Checklist (Adobe PDF)
Application Checklist for MA Dual Degrees in Higher Education applications only (Adobe PDF)
Meeting Application Deadlines
It is imperative that students interested in admission to Master's or Doctoral programs in Higher Education meet all deadlines for submitting applications and relevant materials. Deadlines may differ slightly for Doctoral and MA students and are posted at the School of Education Critical Deadlines site.
Following-Up on a Submitted Application
You can check your application data and status online, via Wolverine Access. Please allow 7 days after submitting your application before checking your web application status on Wolverine Access. To do this, you will need to use a login ID and password, and confirm some personal data before viewing your application.
Asking Further Questions
View the School of Education Frequently Asked Questions or contact CSHPE. If you are interested in other School of Education programs, return to the "Academics" home.
