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Application Documents

Please submit the following materials based on your degree program to complete the application process.

If you are an active military, veteran, or international applicant please view the additional required document list located below as well.

Requirements

Degree Programs Required Documents

Online or Education Center AA/BA/BS

All Associate, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Programs offered Online or at an Education Center
  • Identification: Drivers License or Passport (digital photo emailed or faxed copy)
  • Official Highschool Transcript(s)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Campus AA/BA/BS

All Associate, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Programs Offered on Main Campus
  • Official Highschool Transcript(s)
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Letter of Recommendation(s) Required for Transfer Students
  • Essay (Optional)
  • Test Scores (Optional: Test Optional Policy)

 

Degree Programs

Required Documents

Master of Accounting (MAcc)
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Test Scores - if applicable

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching these goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.3 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with GPA below 3.3.

Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

All Specializations
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Creative Writing Sample
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

Submit a written statement answering the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will a Creative Writing degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching those goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in the Creative Writing program?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle an academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA?

Master of Arts (MA), Theology

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Arts (MA), Theology

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University’s Master of Arts in Theology program.

Master of Education (MEd)

All Specializations (see below for details)

Educational Leadership, MEd *
Educational Leadership for Catholic Leaders, MEd *
Exceptional Student Education, MEd **

* indicates additional document(s) required
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Registration Form
  • Teaching or Administrative Certificate
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding

* Performance Evaluations
* Mentor Agreement
** Teaching Certificate

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Education (MEd)

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Education program.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

All Specializations
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching these goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice

All Specializations

Master of Science (MS), Emergency Management

All Specializations
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Cohort Agreement Form

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching those goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think this is the right time for you to enroll into the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

Master of Science (MS), Cyber Security
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Cyber Security

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University assist you in reaching these goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

Master of Science (MS), Instructional Design
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Registration Form
  • Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Instructional Design

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Instructional Design program.

Master of Science (MS), Human Services Administration
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Human Services Administration

Submit a written statement of 2-5 pages that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Human Services Administration degree.

Master of Science (MS), Psychology

All Specializations

* if applicable
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Cohort Agreement Form
  • Official College Transcript(s)

* Test Scores

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Psychology

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that outlines how Saint Leo's Master of Science in Psychology would help you achieve your professional goals.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Advanced Clinical Practice (2 Year)
Advanced Clinical Practice (3 Year)
Advanced Standing *

* indicates additional document(s) required
** Advanced Standing (if student has not graduated with BSW yet)
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Cohort Agreement Form
  • Application Verification Form
  • Official College Transcript(s)

* Field Work Evaluation Form
** Professional Skills and Field Work Form

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Submit a written goal statement of 3-5 double spaced, typed pages that answers the following four questions:

  1. What are your specific professional goals? How would the Saint Leo University Master of Social Work Program, with its emphasis on advanced clinical practice, help you to achieve your goals?
  2. Please describe how you would complete the normal daytime work hours for internships.
  3. What particular personal strengths do you bring to the social work profession? What limitations do you perceive you have? How have both been demonstrated?
  4. What other personal or professional experience or qualities do you see as aiding you in your goals?

Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) - Graduate

NDS - Master of Accounting, MAcc
NDS - Theology, MA
NDS - Master of Business Administration, MBA
NDS - Master of Education, MEd *
NDS - Criminal Justice, MS
NDS - Cyber Security, MS
NDS - Emergency and Disaster Management, MS
NDS - Master of Social Work, MSW **

* indicates additional document(s) required
** indicates additional document(s) required
  • Official College Transcript(s)

* Cohort Agreement Form
** Application Verification Form

Degree Programs

Required Documents

Master of Accounting (MAcc)
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Test Scores - if applicable

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching these goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.3 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with GPA below 3.3.

Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

All Specializations
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Creative Writing Sample
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

Submit a written statement answering the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will a Creative Writing degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching those goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in the Creative Writing program?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle an academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA?

Master of Arts (MA), Theology

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Arts (MA), Theology

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University’s Master of Arts in Theology program.

Master of Education (MEd)

All Specializations (see below for details)

Educational Leadership, MEd *
Educational Leadership for Catholic Leaders, MEd *
Exceptional Student Education, MEd **

* indicates additional document(s) required
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Registration Form
  • Teaching or Administrative Certificate
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding

* Performance Evaluations
* Mentor Agreement
** Teaching Certificate

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Education (MEd)

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Education program.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

All Specializations
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching these goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice

All Specializations

Master of Science (MS), Emergency Management

All Specializations
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Cohort Agreement Form

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching those goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think this is the right time for you to enroll into the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

Master of Science (MS), Cyber Security
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Cyber Security

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

  1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University assist you in reaching these goals?
  2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
  3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

Master of Science (MS), Instructional Design
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Registration Form
  • Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Instructional Design

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Instructional Design program.

Master of Science (MS), Human Services Administration
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Human Services Administration

Submit a written statement of 2-5 pages that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Human Services Administration degree.

Master of Science (MS), Psychology

All Specializations

* if applicable
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Cohort Agreement Form
  • Official College Transcript(s)

* Test Scores

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Psychology

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that outlines how Saint Leo's Master of Science in Psychology would help you achieve your professional goals.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Advanced Clinical Practice (2 Year)
Advanced Clinical Practice (3 Year)
Advanced Standing *

* indicates additional document(s) required
** Advanced Standing (if student has not graduated with BSW yet)
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Cohort Agreement Form
  • Application Verification Form
  • Official College Transcript(s)

* Field Work Evaluation Form
** Professional Skills and Field Work Form

Professional Goal Statement
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Submit a written goal statement of 3-5 double spaced, typed pages that answers the following four questions:

  1. What are your specific professional goals? How would the Saint Leo University Master of Social Work Program, with its emphasis on advanced clinical practice, help you to achieve your goals?
  2. Please describe how you would complete the normal daytime work hours for internships.
  3. What particular personal strengths do you bring to the social work profession? What limitations do you perceive you have? How have both been demonstrated?
  4. What other personal or professional experience or qualities do you see as aiding you in your goals?

Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) - Graduate

NDS - Master of Accounting, MAcc
NDS - Theology, MA
NDS - Master of Business Administration, MBA
NDS - Master of Education, MEd *
NDS - Criminal Justice, MS
NDS - Cyber Security, MS
NDS - Emergency and Disaster Management, MS
NDS - Master of Social Work, MSW **

* indicates additional document(s) required
** indicates additional document(s) required
  • Official College Transcript(s)

* Cohort Agreement Form
** Application Verification Form

Additional Required Documents

Proof of Service:

  • Active Duty Members: notarized copy of a NOBE DD2384
  • Separated or retired service members: official military transcripts or notarized copy of your DD-214

Active duty and reservist Enlistment/Reenlistment Contract (generally known as DD 4/1)

Transcripts:

Test Scores (if applicable):

  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES)
  • Excelsior College Exams (ECE)
  • USAFI
  • Regents Examinations
  • Other applicable examinations

Professional training documentation for possible academic credit.

Provide documentation if you are a graduate of a nursing training program (include license), or a police officer who has completed training with the FBI National Academy, police institute and/or certified polygraph schools. Verification of training or service is obligatory in order to obtain academic credit for your training. All non-traditional sources of credit have specific limits.

Additional Required Documents

International Students require additional documents

Official Transcript(s)

Financial ability to Pay Form

Passport Photo Page

Current Visa Picture

Proof of English Proficiency

I-20 documents (First time in country):

  • Official Transcripts, English Proficiency, Passport, Certificate of finance - FAP, Bank statement

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Contact Information

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    Fax: (352) 588-7873

    Email: admissions@saintleo.edu

     

  • Office Hours

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    Select Saturdays: 9 am – 5 pm
    Sunday: Closed

    Mailing Address

    Saint Leo University
    33701 State Road 52
    PO Box 6665, MC 2008
    St. Leo, FL 33574

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