Lesley College

Campus Visits

Visiting a college campus is one of the most important steps in the college search process! It gives you the chance to look beyond viewbooks and web sites, to see things first-hand, to talk with students and faculty - to envision yourself as a college student.

We encourage prospective students and their families to visit the Lesley campus. Visits are welcome anytime, although you'll certainly get the most out of your visit if you come during the academic year when school is in session.

The list below gives you an idea of some of the available visit options, apart from more formalized open house programs which are held throughout the year. Please contact the Office of Admissions directly at 800.999.1959 ext. 8800, or 617.349.8800, in advance if you are planning a campus visit.

Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (select Saturdays during the academic year)

Mailing Address:
Lesley College Admissions
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Office Location (please do not mail to this location):
1627 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
 

Personal Interview

An interview is the perfect opportunity to tell us more about you, and to ask any and all questions that may help you determine whether Lesley is the right fit.  With the exception of a few holiday periods, interview appointments are available Monday through Friday throughout the year. Please call the Office of Admissions in advance to schedule a personal interview. An interview is not required as part of the application process.

Off-Campus Interviews

Our counselors travel all over the U.S. from September through early November and would be happy to arrange an appointment (time and schedule permitting) when they are in your area. Please call the Office of Admissions to inquire about arranging an interview in your area.

Information Sessions

Admissions counselors periodically hold information sessions for students and their families throughout the calender year. These sessions strive to provide insight into a broad range of topics and aim to acquaint participants with Lesley College as a whole. After an informal presentation, prospective students and their families are invited to get their specific questions answered by an admissions staff member.

Information sessions will be offered on the following dates:

  • during the week of April 17-20; please call our office for times
  • April 7, April 14, April 21; information sesssions will be at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm

Campus Tour

Our student tour guides offer campus tours Monday through Friday throughout the year, with the exception of a few holiday periods, and most Saturday mornings during the academic year. Walking tours of campus are about sixty minutes; please wear comfortable shoes. Tour times vary throughout the year.

Saturday tours are offered at 10:00 am and 11:00 am on the following dates:

  • Saturday, April 7
  • Saturday, April 14
  • Saturday, April 21

Skype

Skype with a current student.
Email us to request a date and time. A staff member will respond with our availability.

Class Visit

Prospective students are welcome to attend classes most weekdays (between October 1 and mid-November; and mid February-mid April) during the academic year (with the exception of exam periods and holidays). The widest variety of classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays but you are welcome to visit Thursday or Friday.  To ensure we are able to accommodate you please email the Office of Admissions at least two weeks in advance of the date you wish to visit.  In the fall semester class visits are reserved for applicants and those who have been offered admission to Lesley College. In the spring semester class visits are reserved for those who have been offered admission to Lesley College.

Overnight Visit

We encourage students to take advantage of the opportunity to stay overnight in one of our residence halls with a current student to experience Lesley "after hours". We'll also arrange for you to attend a class or two the following day. Visits are scheduled for one night, and are available Sunday through Thursday (between October 1 and mid-November; and mid February-mid April) throughout the academic year (with the exception of exam periods and holidays). To arrange for an overnight visit, please email the Office of Admissions at least two weeks in advance of the date on which you hope to visit. In the fall semester overnight visits are reserved for applicants and those who have been offered admission to Lesley College. In the spring semester overnight visits are reserved for those who have been offered admission to Lesley College.

Meeting with a Specific Member of the Lesley Community

While visiting, if you would like to meet with a specific member of the Lesley community, the Office of Admissions would be happy to schedule an appointment for you. Possibilities include a faculty member from a particular discipline, member of the athletics office, or a staff member from the Center for Academic Achievement. Please call the Office of Admissions in advance of your visit to schedule one of these meetings.

General Visit Information

Request a Campus Visit

We invite you to see and hear for yourself how Lesley students and faculty are making a difference in the lives of others!

Your visits are welcome throughout the year, Monday through Saturday, and we encourage you to personalize your experience in order to fully investigate the areas of most interest to you. We would like you to meet as many people, participate in as many classes, talk with as many professors, and take in as much information as you can.

Requesting a visit is quick and easy with our online form. Fill out the information requested below, select your preferred visit dates, and click the "submit" button. It's that simple! A member of the Admissions staff will then be in touch with you by phone to confirm the details of your visit. We're looking forward to meeting you soon!

* First Name:
* Last Name:
* Email:
* Mailing Address:
 
* City:
* State:   * Zip/Postal Code: 
Country:
* Phone Number:
* Semester/year I would enter:  Spring   Fall    Year: 
* Student year I would enter:  Freshman   Transfer
* Area of academic interest:
Name of current school:
(if applicable)
With the exception of a few holiday periods, visits are available Monday through Friday throughout the year and most Saturday mornings during the academic year. We can be most accommodating of your requests if you are able to give us at least two weeks advance notice of your visit.
Preferred Date of Visit:
Preference 1:     AM  PM  No Pref
Preference 2:     AM  PM  No Pref
Please indicate what you would like to do while on campus:
Campus Tour
Personal Interview
Overnight Visit
(Sunday through Thursday evenings throughout the academic year, with the exception of exam periods and vacations)
Class Visit
(weekdays during the academic year, with the exception of exam periods and vacations)
Lunch with a Current Student
Meeting with Specific Member(s) of the Lesley Community
Please indicate in the box below specific member(s) of the Lesley community with whom you would like to meet. Some possibilities include: a financial aid counselor, a faculty member from a particular discipline, our athletic director, the coach of a particular sport, or a staff member from the Center for Academic Achievement.
Just a reminder, this form is simply a request for a campus visit. A member of the Admissions staff will be in touch shortly to confirm the details of your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to Lesley!

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