Graduate Degree Admissions Information

Curry offers graduate degrees in more than twenty concentration areas. To learn more,  visit program web links.

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Curry’s degree options include:

Master of Teaching (MT)—full-time master’s program approved by the Virginia Department of Education.  Program completers earn a degree and qualify for licensure.  
Master of Education (MEd)—full or part-time programs for those interested in alternate routes to teacher licensure, experienced educators, or individuals interested in Curry MEd programs in departments of Human Services and Leadership, Foundations and Policy. (If you are interested in an MEd—a nonlicensure program—in English, math, science, social studies, special education, foreign language, you should apply to the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction.)
Education Specialist (EdS)—full or part-time programs
Doctor of Education (EdD)—full or part-time programs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)—full-time on-Grounds programs

Our secure online application process allows you to save your work and come back to it later, even from a different computer!  Everything except transcripts and test scores must be submitted through the application website. Once you have submitted your application, you can monitor our receipt of materials by logging into the application web site. It generally takes at least 48 hours for us to update your account, once we receive your data. If you think your account is incorrect, do not hesitate to contact us via email at curryapplystatus@virginia.edu. 

 

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Criteria for Admissions to Degree Programs

Faculty members consider an applicant’s goal statement, recommendations, standardized test scores, prior experiences, and GPA.  Some programs also require a writing sample.  If so, this information will be posted on the program area’s web site.

Your goal statement and writing sample (if required) must be uploaded to the online application.  Recommendations (two required) must also be solicited through the online application.  Submit official test scores through ETS, allowing time  for delivery to UVA. The institutional code is 5820; there is no school code.  

If you attended more than one school, have transcripts sent to your address, then forward them as a single package to our office. (If you attended more than one institution during your undergraduate studies and coursework taken at the first institution is shown as transfer credit on your second school, you need only send the transcript showing cumulative studies counting toward your undergraduate degree.)  When mailing your transcript,  include a copy of unofficial test scores, as they will help us locate electronic scores more quickly. We understand we will not receive test scores from ETS for those who took the revised GRE exam until November 11. 

Competitive GRE scores for degree seekers are listed below for the old vs. new exam.  If your scores do not meet criteria, we recommend you retake GREs before submitting your application. We will use your highest scores when making admission decisions.
MEd , MT, EdS applicants—at or above 450/ 150 (verbal), 530/145  (quantitative), 4.0 (analytical writing).
EdD/PhD applicants—at or above 500/153 (verbal), 600/148 (quantitative), 4.5 (analytical writing)

All applicants to the MT (licensure) program must also submit qualifying test scores on ONE of the following:

  • PRAXIS I*: 178 math, 178 reading, 175 writing or 532 composite score OR
  • SATs taken prior to 4/1/95—score of 1000, with at least 450 verbal and 510 math; if taken after 4/1/95—score of 1100, with at least 530 verbal, 530 math )OR
  • ACTs: taken prior to 4/1/95—score of 1100, with at least 450 verbal, 510 math; if taken after 4/1/95—composite score of 24, with at least 22 math, 46 English Plus Reading score, OR
  • VCLA: Reading and Writing as an optional assessment for the PRAXIS I reading and writing tests (writing subtest of 235, reading subtest of 235, composite score of 470) in combination with qualifying math scores from SATs, ACTs or PRAXIS I.

Apply Now Portal (initial log-in site).  If you have already started your application and wish to continue working on it (or if you have submitted your application and want to check your admission status) click HERE . 

For REGULAR MAIL delivery, send transcripts to: Curry School of Education, Office of Admission, 417 Emmet Street South, P.O. Box 400261, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4261.

For OVERNIGHT OR EXPRESS MAIL, use the following address:  Curry School of Education, Office of Admission, 417 Emmet St. South, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Graduate Degree Application Deadlines (If taking the new GRE exam, we will receive your scores in November, per ETS. All other materials must be submitted by deadlines specified below.)

  1. If applying to on-Grounds EdD and PhD programs, all materials are due by December 15.
  2. If applying to on Grounds MEd and EdS programs, you must submit application materials by deadlines specified on program-area websites. See program descriptions for additional information about program start dates and prerequisites for admission.
  3. Applicants to off-Grounds programs must submit all materials (application, recommendations, official transcripts, official test scores) by October 15 (spring entry), March 15 (summer entry) or June 1 (fall entry).

WHEN ENTERING PROGRAM AREA AND DEGREE LEVEL OF INTEREST ON YOUR APPLICATION, ALSO ENTER THE SUBDISCIPLINE (IF RELEVANT).

 

Language Requirement for International Students

A TOEFL or IELTS score must be current--no more than two years old. Official scores should be sent to the University of Virginia; the institutional code is 5820.

Expected scores:

Paper-based TOEFL:  600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.

All incoming (new) graduate students whose first language is one other than English are required to take the University of Virginia English Language Proficiency Exam unless they have been exempted from TOEFL or IELTS.

All prospective graduate teaching assistants whose first language is one other than English are required to take the SPEAK Test. A score of at least 55 is required for permission to begin teaching without completion of oral language training. The SPEAK Test is administered in August, December, and May. Candidates for the test are identified by their department. Information about the SPEAK Test is available at www.virginia.edu/provost/caelc.