Graduate & Adult Bachelor's Admissions

Application Deadlines for Graduate and Adult Bachelor's Programs

Rolling Admissions and Suggested Deadlines

Most Lesley University programs operate on a rolling admissions basis, except for those noted below. Applications are accepted throughout the year and admissions decisions are determined once all materials are received and all other requirements are completed.

  • Fall semester: June 1
  • Spring semester: November 1
  • Summer semester: March 1

All applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials early. Please check with admissions counselors for recommended submission dates.

International Applicants

Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents should submit complete application materials at least five months in advance of the start of the program. Please contact intladmissions@lesley.edu for specific deadlines.

Program-Specific Deadlines

PROGRAM DEADLINE INFO
Learning Community Bachelor's June 1 for fall semester enrollment
MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning

April 1* for summer semester enrollment
*Applications may be reviewed after this date on a space-available basis.

MA in Expressive Therapies

Februaryl 1 for fall semester enrollment

MA in Counseling Psychology

May 1* for Fall semester enrollment
November 1* for spring semester enrollment
*Applications may be reviewed after this date on a space-available basis.

MA in Intercultural Relations

April 1* for fall semester enrollment
November 1* for spring semester enrollment                                                                                         *Applications may be reviewed after this date on a space-available basis.

MFA in Creative Writing

Suggested March 1* for June residency enrollment
Suggested September 1* for January residency enrollment
*MFA Creative Writing applicants are encouraged to complete their applications in advance of the deadline, as decisions are made on a rolling basis beforehand, and on a space-available basis thereafter.

MFA in Photography March 1 for fall semester enrollment
MFA in Visual Arts

September 15 for January residency enrollment
February 1 for June residency enrollment

Self Designed Master's Degree Program

April 1* for fall semester enrollment
November 1* for spring semester enrollment
*Applications may be reviewed after these dates on a space-available basis.

PhD in Educational Studies with a specialization in Adult Learning January 15 for summer residency enrollment
PhD in Educational Studies with a specialization in Educational Leadership March 15 for summer residency enrollment
PhD in Educational Studies, Individually Designed January 15 for fall semester enrollment
PhD in Expressive Therapies March 1 for summer residency enrollment

 

updated 05/17/12 | 11:00 AM