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  1. Complete and submit the .
  2. Complete and submit all of the supplemental documentation required for this program by the deadline of November 13, 2026.
  3. Review requirements for the mandatory residency, which occurs once per term and will be held either virtually聽or in Michigan.
  4. Plan to take your first course in January 2027.
 

Review Supplemental Documents Required for Admission

Admission to the program is competitive and is based on a combination of all requirements. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. In addition to the UMGC application for admission, you will need to complete and submit the following:

  • Official transcript(s)聽indicating successful completion of a master's degree
  • An MCCA Leadership Academy certificate indicating successful completion of the program (cohorts from 2023鈥2024 or later are eligible)
  • An up-to-date resume,聽sent to admissions@umgc.edu.
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references, sent to admissions@umgc.edu using the doctorate recommendation form.
  • Responses to three specific writing prompts (300鈥500 words per prompt), sent to admissions@umgc.edu.
    • Explain your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in community college leadership. How would this degree aid in your career plans?
    • What evidence can you provide that demonstrates your potential for a senior leadership position in a community college? Please include specific examples.
    • What do you see as the greatest opportunities and challenges for community colleges in the coming years? Please include specific examples.

After completing and submitting your supplemental documentation, you may be asked to interview with the doctoral admissions committee (30 minutes; via phone or teleconference).

Please note: For more information, read the Doctor of Management in community college policy and administration admission requirements. However, please keep in mind that the tuition discount, transfer credit, cohort start date, and residency arrangements are specific to this alliance agreement.

 

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