Doctoral Application Information

Doctoral Admission Requirements

Students may apply to Manhattanville University by completing the Manhattanville Application.

The Doctoral program offers three pathways: Signature (K-12), Higher Education and Dissertation Completion.

To be eligible for the doctoral program, you must have a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from an accredited institution. 

Along with your completed application, please submit the following:

• Official transcripts
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Letters should be written and submitted by professional or academic references.
• References will be automatically contacted by email once you enter their names and email addresses into your online application. Your references will be able to complete a form contained in the email request and/or to upload a letter.
• Writing sample
• Examples: article, position paper, previous graduate work, or essay.
• Personal statement
• Approximately three to six double-spaced pages.
• Discuss your leadership experiences, your strengths in the role of educational leader, your interest in the doctoral program, and what knowledge and skills you hope to develop in the program.
• Resume (must be current)
• Record of leadership
• Demonstrated record of leadership as an educator, leader, and/or manager/supervisor. Two years of administrative experience are strongly preferred.
• Interview
• The doctoral admissions committee will conduct an interview upon completion of the application.
• On Demand-Writing Prompt
• $75 Non-Refundable Application Fee