How to Apply

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  1. 1
    Create an account to apply for admission; begin application

    • Graduate students: create an account here.

    Note: Be sure to save your login information, as you will need to access the application portal multiple times throughout the application process, even after submitting your application.
     

  2. 2
    Follow prompts to complete application.

    Make the following selections:

    • Select “New” for Applicant Type. 
    • Select “Yes” for the question “Do you intend to pursue a degree at this time (Master’s, Specialist, or Doctoral?”
    • Select “Graduate – Master” for Classification Level.
    • Select “Full Time” for the question “Do you plan to attend as a full or part-time student?”
    • Select “Spring 2027” for Term.
    • Select “No” for the question “Do you want to apply to an online program? 
    • Select “No” for the question “Are you applying to a School of Nursing program”
    • Select “College of Education and Human Development – Degree” for the School or College.
    • Select “Higher Education and Workforce Development – Fort Knox (MA)” for the program you wish to apply to.

  3. 3
    Complete Recommendations section of application.

    • One recommender will be Lynnette Smith from U.S. Army Cadet Command. Her email is lynnette.l.smith.civ@army.mil. Please make sure you select YES to “Use Online Reference Form.” Waiving access means you will not be able to see the recommendation, and you may select either YES or NO.
    • The other recommender will be John Lilygren from U.S. Army Cadet Command. His email is john.d.lilygren.civ@mail.mil. Please make sure you select YES to “Use Online Reference Form.” Waiving access means you will not be able to see the recommendation, and you may select either YES or NO.

  4. 4
    Submit required admissions documents.

    • Submit your personal statement, resume, and unofficial transcripts from any institutions you have attended.

      Note: Do not order transcript – although the application requires official transcript from prior institutions, MEC staff will facilitate the ordering of transcripts for you.

  5. 5
    Submit application.
  6. 6
    Receive, complete, and submit required transcript authorization forms.

    • You will receive a Transcript Authorization Form from a MEC staff member. Please sign and submit this form to MECinfo@louisville.edu in 2 business days.

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