Application for Admission 

CIO Leadership Developent Program (CIO LDP)

The Information Resources Management College at National Defense University (NDU iCollege) welcomes 

your interest in graduate study. The CIO LDP is an in-residence program for middle and senior level 

managers (see Minimum Eligibility Criteria section below). Before completing this application, please consult 

the Catalog (http://icollege.ndu.edu) for a complete description of eligibility criteria, basic admission 

requirements, required fees and course offerings. 

CONTACT 

Questions concerning admission should be addressed to the Office of Student Services either by 

telephone (202-685-6300; DSN 325-6300) or by e-mail iCollegeOSS@ndu.edu. 

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY 

CRITERIA

1. U.S. Government Affiliation Federal government civilian employees, military officers, non-federal 

government employees (state and local government), and private sector 

employees sponsored by a government agency.

2. Education All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally 

accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution. 

3. Pay Grade/Rank, Experience Federal civil service pay grade of GS-13 or equivalent/military officer rank of 

O-4 or above. Non-federal employees, to include state and local 

government, must be of an equivalent grade. Private sector employees must 

be of an equivalent grade and work in a field relevant to the iCollege 

curriculum.

4. English Language

Proficiency

ECL or TOEFL scores (as necessary). Applicants whose native language is 

not English are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by passing 

an English comprehension test with either an ECL of 85 or TOEFL of 213 

(computer based), unless their university degree is from an institution where 

the curriculum was taught exclusively in English. Contact the NDU iCollege 

Office of Student Services for further details.
Change in Eligibility: If a student’s eligibility changes (e.g., employer, pay grade, rank), he or she must notify the 

Office of Student Services immediately. A student’s enrollment will be suspended until a review of eligibility is 

conducted. A student may be required to submit a new application and supporting documents to prove eligibility. 

The NDU iCollege will periodically review eligibility of active students. Failure to properly notify the Office of 

Students Services will be considered an integrity violation and a student will be referred to the Dean of Students and 

Administration for review. In cases where course credit is earned after eligibility ceases, course credit may be 

revoked and/or the student may be held liable for tuition owed. 

International Students: International students (non-U.S. citizens) must apply through the appropriate Security 

Assistance Training Field Activity (SATFA) country program manager. 

Military Reserves or National Guard: Members in the Military Reserves or National Guard who do not meet the 

above employment criteria (e.g., government affiliation) may apply for admission based on their full-time Military 

Reserve or National Guard status (i.e., drilling status) and must maintain eligibility while enrolled in coursework (i.e., 

must be in active duty status at the time the course is in session). Education and grade/rank minimum requirements 

apply regardless of employer. Contact the NDU iCollege Office of Student Services for details and list of required 

documentation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

ALL application documents must be submitted to the iCollege Office of Student Services by Email, fax or 

postal mail:

Email iCollegeOSS@ndu.edu Fax 202-685-4860 DSN 325-4860

Mail: iCollege, Office of Student Services 

300 5th Avenue, Bldg 62 

Ft. Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319

Incomplete applications will be held for 60 days. Application materials become the property of the College and 

cannot be returned. 

Required documents: 

1. “Application for CIO Leadership Development Program” form.

2. Nomination Letter from immediate supervisor.

3. Résumé detailing last 5 years of employment history. The résumé should include a complete work history that

describes the applicant’s position title, organization, responsibilities, and accomplishments, and any awards or 

recognitions earned for each position held. If there are gaps in the résumé, a short paragraph is required to explain 

them. Not to exceed 4 pages, 12 pt. font.

PROCESSING TIME 

Complete applications will be reviewed within three to four weeks of receipt, depending on application volume. 

Questions concerning the status of pending applications should be addressed to the Office of Student Services by 

phone (202-685-6300; DSN 325-6300) or e-mail to iCollegeOSS@ndu.edu. 

ADMISSION DECISIONS 

Applicants will receive an e-mail notification of their admission decision from the Office of Student Services.

Department of Defense policy is to protect the privacy rights of individuals in accordance with the Privacy 

Act (5 United States Code 552a). Disclosure of this information unless otherwise indicated is voluntary.
SECTION ONE: Program Selection

Have You Previously Attended the NDU iCollege?

Yes No

Employment Category (i.e. Primary employer for eligibility purposes, see Minimum Eligibility Criteria)

DoD Civilian - Government Civilian employed by a DoD agency

Non-DoD Government Civilian – Any Non-DoD Federal, State, or Local government employee

Private Sector Civilian – Private Sector/Contractor sponsored by a government agency on a valid 

government contract

Active U.S. Military and Uniformed Services – Active Military Officer (full-time active duty assigned to a 

U.S. armed forces component or U.S. uniformed service, excluding members of the Military Reserve 

and National Guard)

Active Military Reserve or National Guard – Member of the Military Reserve or National Guard serving 

in a temporary, full-time active status, or who will be in a part-time active status (i.e., “on orders”) at the 

time the course is in session. Note: Applicant will be asked to provide details on permanent (nonMilitary Reserve/National Guard employer).

This application is for the CIO LDP SPRING 2016 Term for which the Chief Information Officer (CIO) 

Certificate is earned. The CIO LDP SPRING 2016 dates are January 4, 2016 - April 15, 2016. 

Applications are due November 15, 2015. 

Essay Question: What professional goals do you hope to accomplish in the next five years and how 

will participating in CIO LDP help you achieve these goals? (Answers must be 250 words or less.)
SECTION TWO: Biographical Information

Name (use full legal name)

Title First Name Last Name

Middle Name Suffix

Required Security Data

City of Birth Country of Birth

Security Clearance Level

Biographical Information

Date of Birth Gender

Female

Male

Country of Citizenship

Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino

Non-Hispanic/Latino

Undisclosed

Race : Please select one and as many as applicable

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Not Specified

Unknown

White

Home Address Information

Address

City State Postal Code

Country Email Address Phone

SSN/FIN
SECTION THREE: Academic Information

Highest Educational Level Earned:

Bachelor's Masters Doctoral or Professional

Other

Bachelor's Degree Institution

Complete Name of School Location (City, State)

Last Date Attended Title of Degree Earned or Expected Graduation Date

Undergraduate Major

Highest Level Graduate Degree Institution

Complete Name of School Location (City, State)

Last Date Attended Title of Degree Earned or Expected Graduation Date

Graduate Major

SECTION FOUR: Employment

Employer Name (Department/Agency)

Applicant's Work Contact Information (onsite location):

Work Address

City State Postal Code

Country E-mail

Work Phone
Supervisor Contact Information

Salutation First Name Last Name

Address

City State Postal Code

Country E-mail

Phone DSN Phone

Federal Government Civilian Only

Federal Civilian Pay Grade Federal Job Series Code

Military and Uniformed Services Only (includes Military Reserve and National Guard)

Service Branch or Uniformed Service

Current Status

Active Duty Armed Forces National Guard Reserves

Primary Specialty Specialty Code

Rank Date of Rank
SECTION FIVE: Certification and Academic Integrity Statement

COLLEGE POSITION STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 

The NDU iCollege has a zero tolerance policy toward falsification of online identity, plagiarism and 

other forms of academic dishonesty, and will enforce the National Defense University Statement on 

Academic Integrity as summarized below. Students should consult the NDU website at 

http://www.ndu.edu/aa/policies.cfm for the complete and/or most current NDU academic integrity 

policy. 

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: falsification of professional and academic 

credentials; obtaining or giving aid on an examination; having unauthorized prior knowledge of an 

examination; doing work or assisting another student to do work without prior authority; 

unauthorized collaboration; multiple submissions; and plagiarism. 

Sanctions for Violations of Academic Integrity 

Sanctions for violating the academic integrity standards include but are not limited to: disenrollment, 

suspension, denial or revocation of degrees or diplomas, a grade of F with a transcript notation of 

"academic dishonesty," rejection of the work submitted for credit, a letter of admonishment, or other 

administrative sanctions. Additionally, members of the United States military may be subject to nonjudicial punishment or court-martial under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Negative 

academic actions may be disclosed to the student’s sponsoring service or organization, as well as 

to investigators for employment or security clearances. The authority for decisions and actions rests 

at the NDU iCollege. 

I certify that I have read this application and instructions and that, to the best of my knowledge, the 

information given is correct and complete. I understand that if it is found to be otherwise, my 

application is invalid, or in the event that I am enrolled, I will be subject to dismissal from the NDU 

iCollege. 

I agree to notify the NDU iCollege Office of Student Services of any changes to the above 

information including, but not limited to biographical and employment information. Additionally, I 

agree that I have read and understood the statement on academic integrity and violations of the 

same. 

ver July 10 2015

Signature Date