The availability of internships varies each year. Some common areas include: Residence Life, Academic Support and Retention, Orientation, and Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. This list is not all-inclusive, and is not a guarantee of particular availability. A list of available positions will be provided to individuals invited for Campus Visit Days, and students interview for open internships as part of Campus Visit Days.

A graduate internship is required for full admission.

Accurate information about tuition and fee rates can be found on the Office of the Registrar Tuition and Fees page. Select the appropriate session and select the Graduate College. Then under “Filter by Curricular College,” select the College of Education.

• A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (in both undergraduate and graduate work)
• GRE not required for HESA MA. 
• Evidence of significant leadership or work experience, writing ability, and fit with the program
• English Proficiency Requirements (international students)

These are general criteria; the admissions committee considers each applicant's entire portfolio. Applicants will not be considered until they have submitted a complete application packet.

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• Official TOEFL scores may be required for some non-native speakers of English
• A statement of purpose (1-3 pages) that describes your professional interests and goals, whether you plan to enroll full- or part-time, and how your goals and experiences are consistent with the HESA program’s mission and values.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation. At least one letter should be from a college professor or instructor.*

* You will be asked to give the contact information of your recommenders, including their email, on your Admissions Profile. The recommender will then get an email with instructions on how to upload the recommendation letter and/or form.

The HESA MA admissions committee, consisting of both faculty and campus partners, will review all applications submitted by the December 15 deadline. In mid-January, we invite selected students to Campus Visit Days (CVD), which occurs in late February or early March. During CVD, the invited students visit with the program faculty, participate in a sample class, and tour campus with a focus on internship sites. Students then interview for internships and attend a student affairs community social. More information will be provided to those invited.