International Graduate Students
International candidates seeking admission to Lasell University's graduate degree or certificate programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate the academic background and/or work experience to succeed in graduate studies. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for admission.
International Application Requirements
- Personal Satement - 1-page describing your goals, strengths, and potential for achievement in graduate school
- Resume
- Official transcripts of all college-level coursework
- Passport
- Foreign Credential Evaluation
Transcripts that are not from the U.S. need to be evaluated by a foreign credential service. We accept evaluations from:- World Education Services: Basic Course-by-Course Evaluation
- Center for Education Documentation (CED): Course-by-Course Analysis
- SpanTran: TEC
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE): Course-by-Course Analysis
What is a foreign credential evaluation?
A foreign credential evaluation will convert grades from non-U.S. institutions to the grading scale used in the United States and verify that students have completed at least the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. The evaluation must be submitted for any degree earned and must be received directly from the one of the evaluators listed above.
- Declaration of Finance (DOF) What is a Declaration of Finance? This Lasell document must be filled out by the student and signed by their sponsor. It should be submitted with financial statements showing the amount listed on the document. If there are multiple sponsors then multiple Declarations of Finance should be submitted..
- Proof of English language proficiency score
- TOEFL score minimum required is 79 IBT or 550 paper (Lasell code: 3481)
- IELTS score of 6 or higher
- Duolingo score 105
I-20 Transfer Students
You will also need to submit:
- SEVIS Transfer Form
- Copy of current I-20
- Copy of F-1 Student Visa
- Copy of OPT card (if currently on OPT)
- Graduate Program Deposit
Materials should be submitted through the online portal or emailed to gradinfo@lasell.edu
Lasell Graduate Programs Eligible for F-1 Visas
- M.Ed. Education in Curriculum, Leadership, and Inclusion
- Master of Business Administration
- MS in Athletic Training
- MS in Communications
- MS in Human Resources
- MS in Integrated Marketing Communications
- MS in Management
- MS in Marketing
- MS in Organizational Leadership
- MS in Project Management
Scholarships Available
$2,000 or $4,000 scholarships are available for international graduate students.
Requirements
- Complete a graduate program application with all submitted documents.
- Well-written personal statement. The essay should show passion and dedication for the program of study and clearly state how this degree will positively impact their career and personal growth.
- Demonstrated strong experience in resume.
- Strong academics
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate 3.2 GPA for a $2,000 scholarship
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate 3.4 GPA for a $4,000 scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a J Visa, can I still study at Lasell University?
No, those with on J Visa will not be able to study on a J Visa. An F Visa is required. For assistance, contact the Office of International Student Services at iss@lasell.edu
Do you have Day 1 CPT?
No, we do not. We offer CPT during the last semester for some programs. For more information, contact the Office of International Student Services at iss@lasell.edu
Can I study on a H1B?
Yes.
Do you have OPT/STEM OPT?
Yes, you’re eligible for OPT, most students do it post-graduation for up to one year. We don’t have STEM OPT eligible programs for the extension.
Can foreign credential evaluations be waived?
No, foreign credential evaluations cannot be waived. No application will be reviewed without it.
What is a foreign credential evaluation?
A foreign credential evaluation is a document that converts your grades and GPA to the 4.0 grading scale we use in the United States.
