Graduate International Application

International citizens wishing to apply to the trimester programs in the School of Accelerated Degree Programs should submit the following documents:

  1. International student application submitted along with a non-refundable $100 application fee.
  2. A current résumé.
  3. Three letters of recommendation.
  4. 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.
  5. Official transcripts presented in their original language and accompanied by a certified English translation. 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. Provisional admission to the university may be granted by the director of international admission on the basis of facsimile copies of diploma equivalents and/or other university transcripts.
  6. An official TOEFL or IELTS score. Required minimum TOEFL scores: 550 (paper-based exam), 213 (computer based exam), 80 (Internet-based exam). Required minimum IELTS score: 6.0. For score reporting, the Lindenwood code is 6367.
  7. If an international student applicant is transferring from another university within the United States, the student must forward the SEVIS transfer eligibility form (found on the university website on the international homepage) along with the letter of acceptance from Lindenwood University to the appropriate official at the school previously attended, where it will be processed and returned to the Lindenwood University Office of International Students and Scholars. The SEVIS transfer eligibility form should be sent to the Office of International Students and Scholars' direct email account, international@lindenwood.edu.
  8. Personal statement - an essay describing the applicant’s professional experience or philosophy and a description of the applicant’s decision to attend a graduate program that includes his/her personal or professional goals upon completion of the program. 
  9. A clear, readable copy of the identification page of the applicant's passport.
  10. Additional requirements, such as a portfolio or a writing sample, as required by various programs.

The International Student Application and all required application materials may be mailed to

Lindenwood University
Office of International Students and Scholars

209 South Kingshighway

St. Charles, MO 63301 USA

Admission documents will also be accepted via email and can be sent to international@lindenwood.edu.

For questions or inquiries, call (636) 949- 4982.