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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 Science in Accounting (MSA)
  • 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 Science (MS), Artificial Intelligence
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

All Specializations
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • 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
  • Official Transcript(s)

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 *

* indicates additional document(s) required
  • Teaching or Administrative Certificate
  • Official College Transcript(s)

* 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
  • 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
  • Official College Transcript(s)

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
  • 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), Psychology

All Specializations

* if applicable

* 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)

* 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 Science in Accounting, MSA
NDS - Theology, MA
NDS - Master of Business Administration, MBA
NDS - Master of Education, MEd *
NDS - Criminal Justice, MS
NDS - Cyber Security, MS
NDS - Master of Social Work, MSW **

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

* Cohort & Residence Agreement Form

Degree Programs Required Documents

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official College Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Submit a written statement of 3 or more pages that answers the following questions:

  1. Explain how your professional experience and academic background make you an ideal candidate for doctoral studies (1 page minimum).
  2. Describe your specific area of interest. Explain how conducting research in this area will help you fulfill your career objectives (1 page minimum).
  3. Describe your future career goals upon completion of this program (1 page minimum).

Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ)

All Specializations

Professional Goal Statement
Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ)

Submit a written goal statement of 1-2 pages (minimum 500 words) addressing your specific area of interest.

Doctor of Education (EdD), School and Organizational Leadership

Requirements also apply to students choosing the Higher Education concentration.
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Official Graduate Transcript(s)

Professional Goal Statement
Doctor of Education (EdD), School Leadership

Submit a written statement of 1-2 pages that addresses the following question:

Why is common sense important for organizational leaders?  Please give two examples of situations where common sense would matter as much as skills and/or knowledge.

Education Specialist: Educational Leadership Specialization
  • Current Resume
  • Professional Goal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (professional and academic accepted)
  • Registration Form
  • Teaching or Administrative Certificate

Professional Goal Statement
Education Specialist: Educational Leadership Specialization

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

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 Resources

Military and Veteran Benefits

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

Saint Leo University
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District Requirements for Participation

(Please note these requirements are unique to each district and may change at the district’s discretion)
 

District Acceptance Documentation (District letter/email) AA Degree Continued employment w/District throughout program
Baker* ✓   ✓
Bradford* ✓    
Citrus ✓ ✓ ✓ (And Effective/highly effective performance evaluation)
Classical Preparatory School ✓   ✓
Clay ✓   ✓ (And maintain effective/highly effective paraprofessional job performance; agree if offered a teaching position to remain with CCSD for three years)
Columbia* ✓   ✓
Dixie* ✓   ✓
Duval ✓   ✓
Flagler* ✓   ✓
Gadsden ✓   ✓
Gilchrist* ✓   ✓
Hamilton* ✓   ✓
Hernando ✓   ✓
Hillsborough ✓   ✓
Lafayette* ✓   ✓
Levy* ✓   ✓
Marion ✓   ✓
Nassau* ✓   ✓
Pasco ✓ ✓ ✓
Plato Academy ✓   ✓
Putnam* ✓   ✓
Santa Rosa ✓   ✓
Sumter ✓   ✓
Suwannee* ✓   ✓
Union* ✓   ✓

*Denotes District members of the North East Florida Educational Consortium

Additional Resources

Ordering Transcripts

Need to send your transcript? Use Parchment to request and track your transcript online: Check Order Status on Parchment. If you encounter any issues—such as submission errors or processing delays—visit the Student Clearinghouse to view and resolve any flagged problems: View Clearinghouse Order Error Messages. These tools help streamline your transcript order and ensure your application materials reach us efficiently.

Other Acceptable Methods

Transcripts may also be submitted through other official channels, including Naviance, the CommonApp Portal, email (sent directly from a school official), or by mail. We accept transcripts through any secure, verifiable service used by your school. For all official college transcripts, please send them to transcripts@saintleo.edu.

Contact Information

  • Admissions

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    Fax: (352) 588-7873

    Email: admissions@saintleo.edu

     

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

    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