Educational Leadership Cohort Program

Cohort Admission Process

Graduate Education Cohort Admissions - How to apply on the EKU web

Cohort Admission Process

The information below will help you determine whether or not you need to complete a Graduate School Application.

Frequently asked questions:

Is this your first time applying to the Eastern Kentucky University Graduate School?

• If so, you will need to complete the online application. Please see EKU Graduate Education Cohort Admission--How to Apply on the EKU Web.

Do you want to be in the same program for which you previously applied?

• If so, no application is needed.

Do you want to change your program?

• If so, you will need to complete the online application. Please see EKU Graduate Education Cohort Admission--How to Apply on the EKU Web.

Do you have holds on your registration?

• If so, please ask one of the EKU staff (859-622-2320) for assistance. If the holds can't be released by available EKU staff, please complete the Updates and Holds Form.

Have you previously completed a graduate program at Eastern Kentucky  University?

• If so, please see EKU Graduate Education Cohort Admission--How to apply on the EKU Web.

Please remember by completing the Cohort Web Application & being able to register does not mean you have been accepted to your program. You are allowed one registration while your application for admission to the program is reviewed. You will receive an Initial Contact Notification Letter from the Graduate School Office letting you know what is needed for your file. Once transcripts have been received your file will be sent to the department for review. Transcripts must be received as soon as possible in order to ensure that your file is reviewed by the department prior to your registration in subsequent   semesters. You can not register for a second semester without being admitted to your program.

If you list an e-mail address on your Web Application then within a few days you may receive an email from the Graduate School Office requesting additional information. Please note, if the Graduate School does not receive all information requested, then a delay in the processing of your application may occur.

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Graduate Education Cohort Admissions

How to Apply on the EKU Web

Note: You may want to print this page to use when completing the admissions process on the web. Click HERE for a printable (pdf) version.
 

1. Log on to the EKU website at: www.eku.edu
   • click Admissions link at top left of screen
   • click Apply Now For Admissions Now
   • click Online Application
2. If you have never applied on line before: Scroll down the page and click on First Time Users, then New User.
3. Create a log in ID containing up to 9 characters. This can be letters, numbers or mixed. You may use both upper and lower case letters throughout this application.
4. Write your LOGIN ID here: ____________________(you may need to refer back to this later!).
5. Create a six (6) digit PIN number and Verify your PIN by re-entering the number.
6. Write your PIN NUMBER here: _______________________________(you may need to refer back to this later!).
7. DO NOT forget your login ID and PIN number. This will be your future link to EKU Admissions.  (This PIN will also be needed to register for classes.)
8. Please pay attention to all wording printed in red within the application.
9. To continue click Login button.
10. At Select an Application Type Note: If you are not at a Cohort meeting site with several EKU representatives you must choose: Graduate Studies Education. If a Cohort meeting has been schedule then you would select an Application Type of Graduate Cohort and follow the instructions that is handed out to you. The rest of the instructions on this page pertains to the Graduate Studies Application Type.
11. Click Continue.
12. At Apply for Admissions, click the down arrow at Admission Term:  __________    200_____    (ask for term).
13. Enter your First Name, Middle Name if desired, and Last Name. then click Fill Out Application to continue.
14. If your name has changed since the last time you enrolled at EKU, please apply with your previous name. (After applying you should contact the Registrar’s Office (859-622-2260) for instructions on how to process an official EKU name change.  This will allow your application to be matched with your existing academic records.)
15. At Application Sections Checklist, click on each section to enter application data. Required sections are indicated with a red check mark.
16. After completing each section, click Continue at bottom of page to proceed to the next section.
17. It is necessary in the Previous College Section  to list all prior Colleges with date (s) of attendance and degree (s) earned. It is NOT necessary to enter EKU Information here.
18. Carefully read the Important Information section  and complete the Personal and Professional Objectives. It is important to clearly state what degree or certification program and/or option for which you are applying.    Click Continue.
19. You may now click Application is Complete.
20. You now must allow the Graduate School Office to have time to process your application. You will receive an Initial Contact Letter once they have started the application process. Please allow anywhere from 2 to 4 days to start the process. Please note that the closer it get to when classes start the process may take a little longer.
21. Once the Graduate School has started the process of your Application, you may register now. If anything is needed and you have had prior Graduate Registration you may not be allowed to register until you have been accepted to your program with everything in. You should get an error message letting you know why you cannot get registered. Please contact the Graduate School Office letting them know what error message you are getting if you are not sure what to do. (859) 622-1742.

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