Admission Process | Ph.D. in Leadership and Organizational Development

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. in Leadership and Organizational Development program must be submitted for processing to the Carroll University Office of Admission. The Ph.D. program admits new cohorts once a year each Fall. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2027 semester. 

The Office of Admission reviews applications on an ongoing basis and issues decisions as files are completed. Applicants are notified of their admission decision through the online applicaiton portal.

August 1, 2026: Application Opens

August 20, 2027: Application Deadline. The last date all application matericals can be accepted. Applications must be complete by this date to be considered for any Fall 2027 cohort.

August 29, 2027: 1st Day of the Fall 2027 Semester

September 11, 2027: First Class Meeting for the Fall 2027 Ph.D. Cohort

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Hold a master's degree from an accredited institution

For District Administrator License (in addition to above)

• Hold a master's degree in education from an accredited institution
• Hold a valid DPI WI principal license (#5051)

STEP 1: Submit the Graduate Studies Application

​STEP 2: Complete and submit the following within the application status portal after submission of your application:

1. Personal Statement - Define your goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate studies. Personal Statement should address the following questions:
   • What experienes have influenced your choice to pursue a Ph.D. in Leadership and Organizational Development?
   • What competencies do you possess that will support your completion of the graduate program and meeting your goals? Provide behavioural examples of these competencies. 
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Three Professional References - Suggested authors include work supervisors, professional colleagues, or faculty. These should be from individuals able ot comment on your competencies as they relate to your ability to excel in leadership work, and aptitude to complete a doctoral program. A submission link will be sent to your reference once you enter contact information within your application.

STEP 3: Request Official Post-Secondary Transcripts from all institutions attended, including those attended for transfer or non-degree seeking coursework.

• • Official transcripts must be sent from the institution to gradinfo@carrollu.edu or mailed to:

Carroll University
Office of Admission
100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

Start Your Application!

 

For questions regarding the application process contact:

Karyn Lawrence
Admission Counselor for Graduate Studies
Phone: 262.524.7361
Email: gradinfo@carrollu.edu
Schedule a 1:1 Meeting: Bookings Link