Hybird Ed.D.
Is the GRE required and where should I have my scores sent?
We no longer require GRE scores to apply for our hybrid higher ed LEAD Ed.D. in higher education administration and policy.
The applications do not open until January 2027. Can I do anything ahead of time?
Future applicants should start updating their resumes and gathering materials like recommendation letters and official transcripts. The higher education hybrid Ed.D. program only admits new students every two years. Applications for the cohort beginning in January 2028 open on January 15, 2027.
Contact us if you have more questions about the application timeline and process.
What is an acceptable GPA?
The University of Florida requires that admitted students have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their last 60 credit hours of upper-division undergraduate coursework.
When will admission decisions be made?
Admission decisions are made after the application deadline provided on the hybrid Ed.D. program page.
If I miss this application deadline, when will I be able to apply again?
Cohorts are only accepted every two years. Applications for the 2026 cohort have closed. Applications for the 2028 higher education hybrid Ed.D. cohort will be accepted beginning January 15, 2027, and must be submitted by July 1, 2027. After that, the next cohort starts in Spring 2030, and applications for that cohort will be accepted beginning January 15, 2029.
Will any in-person meetings be required?
Traditionally, classes in the blended Ed.D. are offered online with students attending two to three weekend meetings per semester. Class meetings change locations throughout the year and occur at the University of Florida and other colleges and universities in Florida.
Does this program require a dissertation?
Yes, a dissertation is required to complete the higher education Ed.D. program. The entire program of study is 90 credit hours, which includes 21 credit hours of dissertation research. You can view academic requirements here.
What is the cost of attending?
You can find the current graduate tuition and fees for the University of Florida on the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships site.
Will I be able to interact with my classmates and the instructor?
Our courses are dynamic. Most of our classes include synchronous and asynchronous content. Synchronous components are based on faculty pedagogical decisions around the topic, course sequencing, and student needs. There are videos of lectures and discussion boards between students and instructors about the readings and lectures. Between online interactions and weekend meetings, students get to know their cohort members and the faculty well, creating a support network that leads to their successful completion of the degree.
Will any of my previous graduate courses count towards completing the hybrid Ed.D.?
Our program of study incorporates up to 15 hours of transfer credit from prior graduate coursework. Faculty advisors work with each student during their first year to identify previous graduate coursework that fits into the program of study.
I started a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education at another institution. Can I transfer into the hybrid Ed.D. program at UF?
All students must be accepted into a cohort and progress through the established course sequence. We can accept up to 15 credit hours of previous graduate coursework.