ADMISSIONS AND FEES

The Educational Administration Program at Oak Brook is designed to meet both degree requirements for the UIUC College of Education and certification requirements for the State of Illinois General Administrative Endorsement (Type 75). To be eligible for admission into the cohort, applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of full-time teaching or have acceptable school service personnel experience. Applications for admission to the summer cohort must be submitted by April 2.

Our program is highly competitive and selective. We typically have many more qualified applicants than we have available openings in the cohort. Therefore, we encourage candidates to submit all admissions material as far in advance of the applications deadline as possible, so that your application can receive the most comprehensive and favorable consideration.

EOL Graduate Admission Criteria
All students will be evaluated based on the criteria set by the Graduate College and the Department of Educational Organization and Leadership. In addition, preference will be given to those with strong letters of recommendation from their school administrators.

Graduate College Requirements
The most current information on Graduate College Admissions requirements can be found at: http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/program.htm

Admissions Process
Admissions information can be accessed at http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/eol/admissions/about.html. Applicants must submit all required applications materials by April 1 for consideration for the Summer 2007 cohort.

The following materials are required:

• UIUC Graduate College application
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/program.htm

Information that you may need for the Graduate College Application:
Admission Term: Summer 2007
Department: Educational Organization and Leadership
Department Code: 1674
Program Name: Educational Organization and Leadership - EDM (if applying to the Master of Education option) or CAS (if applying for Certificate of Advanced Studies option)
Department Code: 1674
Field of Specialization: Not required
Program Code: 10KS0209EDMX (Master’s Program); 10KS0209CASX (Certificate of Advanced Studies)
“Will you begin your program of study with an online or off-campus course:” YES
Under the Test Scores section – there are none required, so leave this blank

NOTE: If you are already admitted to the Graduate College, please do not re-apply. You do however need to repetition and take the following steps:

1) Fill out Graduate Student Petition (select "Re-entry"):
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/petition_form.pdf

2) Complete Graduate Student Re-entry Data Form:
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/reentry.pdf

3) Obtain necessary signature from former advisor and department.

4) Submit to EOL.

• Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/TranscriptLabels.pdf
(Official copies are needed of all transcripts, regardless of whether or not you've already been admitted to the graduate college.)

• Departmental Personal Information Form (NOTE: This form also requires the submission of a personal statement, minimum of 500 words)

http://edwebsfiles.ed.uiuc.edu/eol/admissions/documents/
DepartmentalPersonalInformationForm12-12-06.doc

• Personal resume

• Three letters of reference (References should mail forms directly to the address listed below)
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/LetterOfReference.pdf

All supporting materials should be forwarded (either mail or e-mail) to:

Admissions Staff
Department of Educational Organization and Leadership
333 Education Building
1310 S. Sixth Street MC708
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 61820
Email: eol-info@uiuc.edu
Phone: 217-333-2155

Note: No test scores are required for this program.

A student who is currently enrolled in college study should not wait until the end of the semester or quarter to have transcripts sent. If the applicant is admitted, the Office of Admissions will request final transcripts.

Letters of reference directed to the department office should be requested at the earliest possible time. Missing transcripts and letters of reference are the main causes of incomplete applications.

Screening Process and Deadline
To be considered for admission to the program, prospective applicants must complete and return ALL information listed under Admission Requirements to the address below. It is your responsibility to see that all required information is received by April 2.

Tuition and Fees
For the 2006-2007 academic year, the per-credit hour tuition cost is $388 per hour. The per-credit hour cost for the associated fees is $41 per hour. Students are also responsible for the cost of required textbooks, course packets, and any other course related costs. The cost for future courses is subject to moderate changes in accordance with the actions of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

Financial Aid
You will find the most current information on Financial Aid Services at: http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu/.

Academic Outreach Services:
• Online course registration
• Network ID computer accounts and I-Card identification/library services access card privileges
• Remote access to online information databases, statewide interlibrary loan of materials, library research assistance
• Coordination of Oak Brook class services