Self-Designed Studies Admission Process

Admission to the Self-Designed Studies concentration is limited to a select group of students and a detailed proposal is required along with the application. Applicants should review and complete the entire process below.

1. Apply online or download the primary application materials here.

2. Submit the following supplemental documents to the Antioch University New England Admissions Office along with your other required application materials:

A statement (1-2 pages) that describes your academic and professional goals for matriculating in the SDS concentration in the ES Department. Address the following questions:
- What do you hope to accomplish with graduate work in Self-Designed Studies in the ES Department at Antioch New England?
- How have you arrived at this point in your career and/or studies?
- Why is the SDS concentration in the ES Department the best place for you to accomplish your academic, professional, and personal goals?
A semester-by-semester course plan that details the courses you wish to take over the course of five semesters in the SDS concentration. Archived and current course listings may be found here.

Please contact the Director of Self-Designed Studies, Rachel Thiet, with questions and inquiries.