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Start your application using our online Lasell application, LEAP application, the Common Application, or a paper application. Whichever you choose, there's no fee to apply.

Learn about our Admission Criteria.

For your application to be considered complete and ready for review, you must submit the following items.

Completed Application Checklist 

• Lasell Online Application or Lasell LEAP Application or the Common Application
• High School transcript (including 1st marking period senior year grades)
• Personal statement or essay* on a topic of your choice (250 word minimum)
  *not required for LEAP application
• 1 letter or form of recommendation* (must be from an academic teacher or counselor)
  *not required for LEAP application
• SAT/ACT scores (optional) Lasell University has a Test-Optional Policy. If you believe your standardized tests support your candidacy, you are encouraged to submit your scores. Students may self-report their test scores in their application. Official scores are required at the time of enrollment (CEEB code: 3481). 
  

For Transfer Students

In addition to the items listed in the Completed Application Checklist, Transfer students must also submit:

• Final secondary school transcript (if you have earned fewer than 12 college credits)
• Official college/university transcripts (if you have earned more than 12 college credits or an Associate degree)
• Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other English proficiency exam (if your native language is not English)

Transfer Application Process Information

For International Students

In addition to the items listed in the Completed Application Checklist, International students must also submit:

• Official results of the TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or Duolingo English Test
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (if you are a Transfer International student)
• A copy of your current I-20 Form (if you are a Transfer International student already in the United States)

International Application Process Information

• Hear from us. After you submit your complete application, admission decisions are made in writing by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Decisions are typically released mid-to-late-December for students who apply Early Action (annual application deadline: Nov. 15). If Lasell chooses to extend the Early Action deadline, admission decisions are typically made by late-January. For Rolling admission, decisions are made on an ongoing weekly basis. 
• Submit your FAFSA. Be sure to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By completing the FAFSA, you will be automatically considered for all forms of need-based financial aid offered by Lasell and the federal and state government. Lasell University FASFA Code: 002158. Learn how to complete the FAFSA.
• Learn about potential Lasell University Awards. After you apply, you will be automatically reviewed for Lasell University Awards. Awards are offered to students at the time of admission. 
  
• Keep in touch. Call or email our Admission Counselors with your questions. Join us for a campus visit or event or take our virtual tour. We look forward to connecting with you!

If you've been accepted for admission to Lasell, congratulations!

• Submit your deposit. To reserve your place in the class, you need to submit your non-refundable enrollment deposit, which will be credited toward your first semester's tuition and fees.
• New Student Guide and Welcome, New Students website. Upon receipt of your deposit we will send you access to the New Student Guide and the Welcome, New Students website. Both contain further information about the enrollment process, with 10 simple steps to complete, including registering for Orientation.  
• Visit campus. Join us for a campus visit or event or take our virtual tour. 
• Reach out with questions. Call or email our Admission Counselors with any questions you may have, at any time.