BRADLEY UNIVERSITY ONLINE ADMISSIONS

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ADMISSIONS DEADLINES

Term Final Application Deadline Start Date
Fall 2025 July 15, 2025 August 27, 2025
Spring 2026 November 15, 2025 January 21, 2026
Summer 2026 April 15, 2026 May 20, 2026
Fall 2026 July 15, 2026 August 26, 2026
Term Fall 2025
Final Application Deadline July 15, 2025
Start Date August 27, 2025
Term Spring 2026
Final Application Deadline November 15, 2025
Start Date January 21, 2026
Term Summer 2026
Final Application Deadline April 15, 2026
Start Date May 20, 2026
Term Fall 2026
Final Application Deadline July 15, 2026
Start Date August 26, 2026

Ed.D. IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMISSIONS

Admissions Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • No GRE required

General Application Materials

  • Completed application form
  • $40 nonrefundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required
  • Resume
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Personal essay
“One thing that I absolutely loved about this program is that it is asynchronous, so I could juggle work, school, and mom life comfortably.”
– Priya B., Ed.D. ‘23

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AN ONLINE DEGREE FOR THE MODERN EDUCATION LANDSCAPE

Considering an online Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership to take your career to the next level? Your journey starts here. Complete the form to get more information about Bradley University’s Education, Counseling, and Leadership department’s online Doctor of Education program.

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Bradley University is authorized to deliver online programs to US citizens and permanent residents residing in the United States. International students are encouraged to inquire about on-campus opportunities by visiting Bradley University International Admissions.

ADMISSIONS DATES AND DEADLINES

Fall 2025

Jul
20
Final Application Date
July 20, 2025
Fall 2025
Aug
27
Start Date
August 27, 2025
Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Nov
15
Final Application Date
November 15, 2025
Spring 2026
Jan
21
Start Date
January 21, 2026
Spring 2026

Summer 2026

Apr
15
Final Application Date
April 15, 2026
Summer 2026
May
20
Start Date
May 20, 2026
Summer 2026

Fall 2026

Jul
15
Final Application Date
July 15, 2026
Fall 2026
Aug
26
Start Date
August 26, 2026
Fall 2026

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