Admissions: GCSL
Take the Next Step: Apply to the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership (GCSL)
We welcome your application to the William James College GCSL. We enroll a cohort of new students into the GCSL program every summer, which starts in May. A strong applicant is one who has demonstrated excellence in their academic preparation, dedication to their personal and professional development, and commitment to community service. Be sure to make a note of application deadlines and requirements. We encourage you to attend upcoming information sessions, connect with student ambassadors, and to sign up for a virtual meeting or phone conversation with our Admissions Counselor, Julia Ogden, to learn more about the admission process.
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Please be aware that this program does NOT support Student visas.
All applicants to any graduate program at William James College must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited US institution, or its equivalent, by the start date of enrollment. All applicants must submit official translations of all non-US transcripts (please refer to the online application and the transcripts section for additional instructions). Completion of an online application, submission of all required supporting documents, and an interview are required.
For applicants whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency official score reports must be submitted directly to us from one of these testing agencies:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) combined score (no more than two years old) of at least 110 (internet-based test) is preferred.
- William James College's TOEFL school code/reporting number is 3501
- For information regarding the TOEFL, call (609) 771-7100, or visit www.ets.org/toefl.html
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Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old) of at least 140.
- For information regarding the Duolingo English Test, visit englishtest.duolingo.com/test_takers
- Duolingo FAQs testcenter.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
Transfer of Credit: Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
Up to 4 credits of highly equivalent graduate coursework may be transferred in and credited towards program requirements. The determination of coursework equivalence is made by the program director in consultation with faculty members.