Special Academic Programs

Lasell offers many special academic programs that allow you to future your academic studies or add to your major.

Finish in 3

Finish your Bachelor’s degree in three years. You’ll work 1:1 with your academic advisor to carve the perfect path for you, whether you’re coming to Lasell with college credits or plan to take extra credits each semester. You’ll save time and money completing your four-year degree in three.

Accelerated Master's Program - Double Laser Program

The Accelerated Master's Program provides the opportunity to become a Double Laser where you earn both an undergraduate and master's degree in as few as 5 years. 

These combined bachelor's/master's degree programs are ideal for motivated undergraduate students in good academic standing that have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.    

ESL (English as a Second Language)

Lasell University offers an ESL Supplement program for international students who may need extra help mastering the English language. Some students may be required to participate based on their English proficiency examination scores. 

Honors Program

The Honors Program offers an intensive setting for intellectual and social development. It fosters independent thinking, social responsibility, enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry, and appreciation for the power of ideas. Students may either be invited to join the program entering their first semester, or you may apply to the program after completing your first semester at Lasell.

Leadership Program

Create, explore, develop, and practice your leadership skills and potential.

Writing Program

Develop your skills as a writer through a variety of writing courses. Share your writing in our university publications.

Certified Financial Planning

Prepare to take the CFP Examination through a sequence of seven online classes specifically designed to meet the requirements of the CFP Board of Standards.

Pre-Professional Advising

Pre-Law Advising

Pre-law is an advising program open to all students at the University who are considering applying to law school. A Pre-Law advisor will advise you about curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities that will best prepare you for a career path in the legal profession. Learn about the profession, law schools, and the admission requirements and expectations for law school, including preparation for the LSAT examination.

Pre-Med Advising

Pre-Med is an advising program open to all students at the University who are considering applying to medical school. A Pre-Med advisor will advise you about curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities that will best prepare you for a career path in the medical profession. Learn about the profession, medical school options, and the admission requirements and expectations for medical school.

Pre-Occupational Therapy Advising

Pre-OT is an advising program open to all students at the University who are considering a career path in Occupational Therapy. A Pre-OT advisor will advise you about curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities that will best prepare you for a career path in the Occupational Therapy profession. Learn about the profession, graduate school options, and the admission requirements and expectations for graduate OT programs.

Pre-Physical Therapy Advising

Pre-PT is an advising program open to all students at the University who are considering a career path in Physical Therapy. A Pre-PT advisor will advise you about curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities that will best prepare you for a career path in the Physical Therapy profession. Learn about the profession, graduate school options, and the admission requirements and expectations for graduate PT programs.

Pre-Physician Assistant Advising

Pre-Physician Assistant is an advising program open to all students at the University who are considering a career path as a Physician Assistant. A Pre-Physician Assistant advisor will advise you about curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities that will best prepare you for a career path in the Physician Assistant profession. Learn about the profession, graduate school options, and the admission requirements and expectations for graduate Physician Assistant programs.

Pathway to Medical School or Veterinary Medicine

Lasell has partnered with St. George’s University in Grenada (SGU) to offer undergraduate students a direct pathway into medical school. Undergraduate students can apply to SGU’s pathway at any point during their undergraduate career (a provisional acceptance is provided until graduation). Student must maintain a cumulative and science GPA of 3.4 and 3.2 respectively. Medical students must obtain an MCAT score within 5 points of the average at the time of entrance.