Application Guidelines

• AIB and LC students are not allowed to study abroad in their first two semesters at the University, nor in the last semester before graduation. Transfer students may apply for an exception to the first two semesters rule.
• All students, whether applying to a Lesley or non-Lesley program, must submit a Statement of Purpose (instructions below).
• All students, whether applying to a Lesley or non-Lesley program, must submit two (2) Letters of Academic Support from faculty members who can speak to your abilities (available in the Study Abroad/Away Office).
• All students intending to study abroad/away must be in good academic and personal standing at the University.
• Students intending to go on Lesley Programs must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. These programs include
• • American University's Washington Semester
  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
  • Audubon Expedition Institute
  • International Partnership for Service Learning (The Americas, Asia, and Europe)
  • Kripalu Institute
  • Lorenzo de' Medici (Italy)
  • Institute for American Universities (France)
  • Örebro University (Sweden)
  • School for International Training (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, The Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean)
    
  • William de Kooning Academy at Hogeschool (Netherlands)
• Non-Lesley programs will have their own admissions standards and application processes. These include the AICAD mobility programs.

Statement of Purpose

The Statement of Purpose should be a concise but thoughtful consideration of your goals and reasons for seeking study in this program. It should address the following questions:

1.  What are your academic and personal reasons for selecting this specific program/location (be as specific as possible)?  Demonstrate the connection between your interests and the program's academic content.

2.  How do you describe your program, what are your learning objectives, and how do you plan to achieve them?

3.  How do you anticipate this experience will impact a) you as a person b) your academic goals and c) your long term life goals?

The statement is part of the Lesley Study Abroad/Away application form and should be picked up from the Advisor for Study Abroad and Study Away and returned by the application deadline.

2 Letters of Academic Support

Most study abroad programs require the support of the home institution for a student to be admitted. The Letters of Academic Support are designed to provide evidence that the student is in good academic and personal standing at Lesley University.  These should be completed by faculty members and/or your advisor.  Please choose someone who can speak in depth about your academic abilities and any special attributes relevant to studying abroad.

This information contained in this recommendation will be kept confidential, and should be returned to the Advisor for Study Abroad/Away at 37 Mellen by the deadline.

Lesley University Internal Application Deadlines

• March 5: For Summer semester programs
• March 24: For year-long or Fall semester programs
• October 15: For Spring semester programs

Students must turn in their Statement of Purpose and have their professor/advisor send in the Letters of Academic Support to the Office of Study Abroad/Away Advising by these dates.

Students will be notified within ten days of eligibility to go abroad or on an off-campus program of study.

Program-Specific Application Deadlines

Please note that some programs have their own applications and deadlines. All students must still complete the internal application process by the specified deadlines.

AICAD Mobility Programs:

• April 10: Fall Semester
• November 1: Spring Semester

Note: All materials must be postmarked by these dates; if not they will not be considered.

Please see the Director of Academic Advising at AIB for specific information about the application process.

The William de Kooning Academy at Hogeschool, Rotterdam:

• The deadline is the first Monday in March for either the fall or spring semester.
• Please see the Director of Academic Advising at AIB for specific information about the application process.