GCWL Application Process

Achieve your leadership dreams with usable skills that you can transfer into the workplace. Increase your knowledge and skills that you can put to use.

Eligibility Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 or higher on any undergraduate work
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 or higher on any graduate work

Application Requirements

To apply for the program, please submit the following:

• Completed online application.
• Official college transcripts sent directly to us from the college or university you attended.
• An application letter clearly demonstrating: 1) significant passion for a career in this field of study, 2) general familiarity with the key concepts related to women’s leadership, and 3) a plan for application of skills and content knowledge to a related career after completing the certificate.
• Current resume.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess your professional or academic experience.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

• College transcripts. Course-by-course transcript evaluations, translated in English and converted to a US grading scale, must be requested by WES, World Education Services, wes.org, or ECE, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc, ece.org.
• Official TOEFL scores (We require a minimum score of 62 for the internet based test and 500 on the paper based test). Other English proficiency tests may be accepted and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are processed upon receipt and acceptance letters are mailed within 30 days. All application materials should be submitted to:

Office of Graduate Admission

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
1 St Mary of Woods Coll
Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana 47876
800-926-7692
admissions@smwc.edu