Admission Requirements: Nonprofit Leadership Online Graduate Programs
Important dates
| Term | Summer 2025 |
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| Final Application Deadline | April 15, 2025 |
| Start Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Term | Fall 2025 |
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| Final Application Deadline | July 20, 2025 |
| Start Date | August 27, 2025 |
How to Apply
To complete the application process for the online Master of Arts or Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, you must submit or fulfill the following admission requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; if your GPA was 2.5-2.99, you may be admitted on a conditional basis
- A current resume or CV with employment history
- A completed online application, including:
- One personal essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official academic transcripts from all institutions from which you earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree
- A $40 application fee
The Online Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership
This program includes a field experience course, which provides the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations.
- 12 courses
- Delivered asynchronously, with synchronous opportunities in many classes
- Complete in as few as 16 months
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
Credits from the certificate program can be transferred to count toward completion of the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership online program.
- One required course
- Three electives, chosen from nine options
- All courses are offered on demand
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