Admission


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Undergraduate Admission

  • Leadership Studies Minor

    The program accepts only a small number of new students each semester because the Leadership Studies Minor involves small seminar classes and more than 150 hours of leadership-related field experience. Students must be enrolled in or have completed LDST 200 or LDST 201 & 202 or LDST 203 (Honors) at the time of the application to the Leadership Studies Minor.

  • Leadership Engagement Certificate

    The Leadership Engagement Certificate consists of coursework, coursework reflection and a personal statement of purpose, leadership experience and training, and a final reflection. You can apply through myKU portal in the Academics tab.

  • Online Leadership Strategies and Applications Certificate

    The Online Leadership Strategies and Applications Certificate is implemented through Jayhawk Global. For admission criteria and application information, please visit Jayhawk Global.




Graduate Admission

  • Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies

    Applications to the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies are accepted on a rolling basis. Admission is based upon an online admissions application and application fee, a copy of an official transcript(s), a statement of purpose, and proof of English proficiency.

  • Graduate Certificate in Equity and Social Diversity

    Applications to the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies are accepted on a rolling basis. Admission is based upon an online admissions application and application fee, a copy of an official transcript(s), a statement of purpose, and proof of English proficiency.

  • M.A. in Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

    Applications are accepted for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials arrive by the appropriate deadline.

Questions?

Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs and schedule a meeting with an advisor. Click below on the degree program you are interested in pursuing! Before your appointment, we recommend that you review program details online and make note of any specific questions you have. This will help make your time with an advisor productive and get you plugged in to all the exciting offerings of the Institute for Leadership Studies. We look forward to meeting with you soon!