Admission Requirements: Nonprofit Leadership Online Graduate Programs
Important dates
| Term | Summer 2026 |
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| Final Application Deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Term | Fall 2026 |
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| Final Application Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Start Date | August 26, 2026 |
| Term | Spring 2027 |
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| Final Application Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
| Start Date | January 20, 2027 |
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:
- Completed application
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- A current resume or CV
- Statement of Interest
- Two professional/academic letters of recommendation
- A $40 application fee
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university or the international equivalent.
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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