The New Student Orientation (NSO) is the only required in-person session. However, students are strongly encouraged to attend regional cluster meetings, national sessions, and regional research intensives (RRIs).
Students who attend our face-to-face meetings find the collaboration, support, and interactions with faculty and peers helpful in moving them forward through the program more rapidly.
The average EdD student spends 20 hours per week on their doctoral studies in order to progress through the program in a satisfactory and timely manner.