The masters in Student Affairs is committed to the preparation of student affairs educators in higher education environments. The Student Affairs Concentration (SAC) curriculum emphasizes student development, social justice, and research/scholarship. We maintain a strong relationship with the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Maryland, College Park, which has a historic commitment to supporting scholar-practitioners. Masters graduates commonly work in settings such as student activities, advising, career services, residence life, orientation, leadership development, and multicultural student life.
Faculty include Drs. Kimberly Griffin (Currently not taking new advisees due to serving as Dean of the College of Education), Candace Moore, Julie J. Park, Michelle Espino, Christopher Travers, and Bridget Turner Kelly. Affiliate faculty, who are full-time scholar-practitioners at the University of Maryland, also support SAC through teaching and advising.
Please refer to the Guide to Applying for instructions on how to apply for graduate admission. International applicants should visit the International admissions webpage for additional information. If you have questions or concerns, we ask you to first review the Graduate School’s FAQ. We also have a special FAQ on the Student Affairs Concentration specifically, which addresses questions like the difference between SAC and the Higher Education Concentration. For other questions or to check on the completion of your application please contact:
Judy Foster, Coordinator of Graduate Admissions
Office of Student Services, College of Education
(301) 405-2359
After you apply for graduate admission you may check your application status by logging into the online graduate application using your user name and password. Questions regarding application reviews and decision recommendations should be directed to Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education (CHSE). Please contact:
Carol Scott, Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education
(301) 405-8384
To sign up for a virtual admissions info session in October 2024, click here.
The Masters Webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 16th from 6:30pm-7:30pm ET.
To sign up for one of the virtual admission info sessions, please complete this form.
Please email sagrad-ga@umd.edu for more information.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Our students are largely funded through graduate assistantships. These assistantships offer students high quality professional experiences, complimenting their student affairs graduate curriculum. Twelve-month assistantship remuneration starts at a minimum of $30,914 plus tuition remission and health benefits. Nine-month assistantships are also available. See the University's stipend memo for more information.
Admitted students are invited to participate in our Preview Program, which offers students a structured opportunity to apply for graduate assistantships across campus. Students submit resumes and cover letters, and employers review applicants' materials, with both students and employers submitting preference lists. Interviews are scheduled during the Preview Program, with students receiving offers shortly after the program has ended.
Visit the College of Education Scholarship opportunities webpage.
Visit the Graduate School Fellowship and Graduate Assistantship web page for additional funding opportunities
For information about other student financial aid, review the Office of the Student Financial Aid website.
Dr. Candace Moore, Program Director (cmmoore@umd.edu)
Juanita Ariza, Graduate Assistant and Admissions Questions (sagrad-ga@umd.edu)
Carol Scott, Coordinator (cscott18@umd.edu)