Thank you for your interest in the Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership program!
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025 IAL Cohort. Applications for the 2026 cohort will open on August 1st, 2025.
Pre-Requisites for the IAL Program
Applicants to the IAL M.Ed. programs should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by the time they enter the IAL program.
- Have at least one year of experience within an athletics setting, as an athlete, coach, volunteer, or intern.
- A demonstrated understanding of the intercollegiate athletics setting and issues and challenges present in the industry.
Admissions Checklist
- Transcript
- Applicants need to upload an unofficial transcript as part of their online application
- Resume
- On your resume, detail your experience within athletics and education.
- Letters of Recommendation
- You need three individuals to write your letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose
- The statement of purpose should be 2-4 pages double spaced and should answer what your goals are.
- Writing Sample
- This should be something that shows your ability to write analytically at a graduate level.
Admissions Timeline
Our admissions timeline for the 2025* cohort is as follows:
- Early August 2024 – Application for the 2025-2026 cohort opens
- Early January 2025 – Priority application deadline**
- Late January 2025 – Initial Admissions Committee review
- March & April 2025 – Zoom Interviews for selected candidates
- Late March 2025 – All candidates receive notification of admissions decision
*(2025-2026 school year. The IAL program has a mid-June 2025 start)
**Priority Deadline Note: We will continue to accept applications on a space-available basis throughout the spring until our cohort has been filled. We admit between 40-50 students each year. If you are interested in submitting an application after the priority deadline, please email us at ialinfo@uw.edu regarding space availability.
Note for International Students: The IAL Program is unable to accept international applicants (including Canadians) requiring an F-1 or J-1 student visa. Applicants with a valid US work visa are eligible to apply to the program. Submit official TOEFL scores to UW at code 4854.