Please submit completed applications to:
Department of Leadership Studies
West Virginia State University
928C Wallace Hall
PO Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112
The next Ed.D. cohort starts in May 2026. Applications will be accepted starting October 1, 2025 and the application window will close on January 15, 2026. The Admissions committee will review all completed applications and invite selected applicants to participate in an interview. Admission offers will be extended to 15 prospective students. Enrollment begins in May 2026, and continuous enrollment is required as part of the cohort model.
To ensure a fair and timely review process, all application materials (with the exception of official transcripts) must be submitted together by the application deadline. Applications missing required components will not be considered.