First-Year Student Application Procedure - College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

The Admissions Committee identifies strong academic students who have a desire to make a mark on the world around them.

Application Deadlines:

Spring Admission - December 1

International applicants preferred deadline for spring term - November 1.

Fall Admission - Early Action, December 1

Apply by December 1 and receive your admissions decision by January 1.

Fall Admission - Regular Decision, February 15

Preferred application deadline is February 15 with admissions decisions delivered on a rolling basis after January 15.

Candidates Reply Dates:
May 1 (for fall semester)
January 10 (for spring semester)

If you are admitted and wish to enroll at the College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $300 for commuter students and $600 for resident students is due
May 1.

First-Year Student Application Requirements

The College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies is Common App exclusive; all applications and forms can be found on the Common Application website.

Application Form: Complete the Common Application and return it to the Office of Admissions with a $50 application fee. (Please make check payable to Lesley University). Apply online and the $50 fee will be waived.
Complete the College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Supplement [pdf]
Official High School Transcript: Please have your guidance counselor issue an official copy of your transcript including courses and grades from grade 9 to present. First quarter senior grades are required.
School Report: The Common Application School Report [pdf] must be completed by your guidance counselor and attached to your transcript.
Standardized Test Scores: The New SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Essay is required. The College Board code for the College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies is 3483. The ACT code is 1850. For students whose first language is not English but who are attending school in the U.S., we recommend taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Recommendations: One teacher evaluation [pdf] (from an academic subject area) and one personal reference [pdf] OR two teacher evaluations (from academic subject areas) are required to support your application.
Personal Interview: A personal interview with an admissions counselor is a great way to get to know you beyond your academic record. Although interviews are not required as part of the admissions application; it will give you a valuable opportunity to see the campus, experience the atmosphere of the community, and get direct answers to all your questions. On-campus interviews are preferred, however, interviews via phone or Skype can be made by appointment with the Admissions Office.