Graduate Quarter Student Application: International Students
To be considered for admission to the University, an international applicant's file must include the following documents:
- International Student Application, submitted along with a non-refundable $100 application fee.
- Current résumé.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- An affidavit of support in the form of an official document or statement from a bank verifying the amount of personal/family funds, in U.S. dollars, available for tuition (personal cost) and educational expenses (books, insurance.) All documents must be in English.
- Official transcripts presented in their original language and accompanied by a certified English translation. Graduate candidates must submit certified copies of college transcripts showing that a baccalaureate degree has been conferred. These documents will not be returned to the student. They will become part of the student’s official file at Lindenwood University. The cost for the evaluation of the transcript will be incurred by the applicant. However, once the applicant obtains a visa and arrives at Lindenwood University, the cost of the evaluation will be refunded, provided that the applicant brings the receipt for the evaluation service. Provisional admission to the University may be granted by the Dean of Admissions on the basis of facsimile copies of diploma equivalents and/or other university transcripts.
- An official TOEFL or IELTS score. Required minimum TOEFL scores: 577 (paper-based exam), 233 (computer-based exam), 91 (Internet-based exam). Required minimum IELTS score: 6.5. For score reporting, the Lindenwood code is 2848.
- If transfer credit is requested from an international institution, students should submit their transcripts and translations to World Evaluation Services (WES) for evaluation. Applicants should contact WES at wes.org for more information about how to get transcripts evaluated. Students should list Lindenwood University as the recipient. WES will also provide a copy of the evaluation directly to the applicant. The applicant should keep this copy for his/her records. (For questions regarding the transfer of international credit to a specific graduate program, please refer to the section of this catalog that describes that program.)
- If an international student applicant is transferring from another university within the United States, the student should forward the Lindenwood University transfer paperwork (found in the application) to their schools’ officials for processing.
- Housing Application, submitted along with a $300 housing deposit made payable to Lindenwood University. Campus housing will be assigned upon receipt of the housing application and deposit. Students should include an e-mail address on their housing form.
- Personal Statement, an essay concerning the student's education plans. For example, the essay may include why the student wishes to further his/her education, long term goals he/she possesses, or a special experience in his/her life.
- A clear, readable copy of the identification page of the applicant's passport.