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
| Learning Community Bachelor's | June 1 for fall semester enrollment |
| MA in Expressive Therapies | April 1 for fall semester enrollment |
| MA in Intercultural Relations |
April 1 for fall semester enrollment |
| MFA in Visual Arts |
October 30 for January residency enrollment, space available basis March 1 for June residency enrollment |
| MFA in Creative Writing |
Suggested March 1* for June residency enrollment |
| Self Designed Master's Program |
April 15* for fall semester enrollment |
| 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 | January 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 |
