Student Application Checklist
For M.Ed. and Ed.S. Programs
Thank you for your interest in Thomas University’s online graduate degree programs.
To reserve your seat in an M.Ed. or Ed.S. cohort we will need your application and a government issued photo ID. These items can be found in Steps 1 and 2. The application can be completed by clicking the button next to the step.
Application for Graduate Admission
Complete and submit the cohort application by clicking the button.
Government Issued Photo ID
Please upload and submit a valid government issued photo ID.
Once your seat has been reserved, follow the remaining steps to complete your admissions file:
Financial Aid & Payment Options
Determine how you plan to pay for the program: Financial Aid or Tuition Payment Plan. If using Financial Aid, Complete the FAFSA. It is in your best interest to complete the financial aid process as early as possible.
If using a Tuition Payment Plan plan, click the button for more information.
Official Transcripts
All applicants must submit official/sealed transcripts institution where their highest degree was earned and all institutions where graduate coursework was completed, even if a degree was not awarded. An official transcript is required for every course for which transfer credit is being requested.
The Office of Admissions
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792
Email official electronic transcripts to: admissions@thomasu.edu
Professional Reference Forms
The easiest and fastest way to request a reference is to use our online system. This will allow us to e-mail reference forms directly to your recommenders on your behalf. Each applicant must submit three recommendation forms from education professionals or academic references (at least one must come from an administrator).
If you prefer to use a traditional paper form, see page 9 of the Student Information Packet.
Personal Statement
Please submit a personal statement of your career and educational objectives, including why you want to pursue a graduate degree.
Your statement should meet a 500-word minimum but not exceed 750-words.
You may upload your statement directly to the Graduate Information Office or return by fax (800-504-7618), e-mail, or mail.
For those that have a GPA lower than 2.75 – If applicable, please upload an additional brief statement to explain any extenuating circumstances which may have had an adverse impact on your previous academic performance.
Ethics Violation or Suspension on your teaching certificate –
If applicable, please upload an additional brief statement to explain the circumstances under which these were received.
Teaching License
Thomas University requires a copy of your valid and current Teaching License in order to be admitted to the program. You may upload your teaching license directly to the Graduate Information Office online, or return by fax, e-mail, or mail. If you are Georgia certified you do not have to do anything; Thomas University will retrieve your certificate from the PSC. If you are not Georgia certified, you will need to submit a copy of your teaching license.
Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Teacher Leadership ONLY:
Mentor Assurance Forms
Candidates for the following programs are required to submit the Division of Education Mentor Assurance Form:
- Curriculum & Instruction Master’s
- Educational Leadership M.Ed., Ed.S., or Certification
- Teacher Leadership M.Ed. or Ed.S.
Please select the button that corresponds to your program and submit the Mentor Request Form. Once submitted, a mentor agreement form will be sent to your chosen mentor on your behalf.
Educational Leadership ONLY:
For Tier II Certification ONLY:
Educational Leadership (Tier II Certification) - Endorsement for Application
Candidates for the Ed. S. in Educational Leadership program are required to submit the Division of Education-Educational Leadership- Tier II Certification-School System’s Endorsement for Application to Program.
Application Information
Thomas University strictly limits enrollment in each program to 20 students and accepts reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.