Graduate International Application
International citizens wishing to apply to the graduate programs in the School of Accelerate Degree Programs should visit the university website and select International Admissions. Visit the Admissions Process, Required Documents, and Admissions links. (Note: Applicants should complete the International Application.)
To be considered for admission to the university, an international applicant's file must include the following documents:
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International student application.
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Current résumé.
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Three letters of recommendation. Note: Applicants with an undergraduate degree or a previously earned graduate degree who earned a 3.0 or better GPA (on a 4.0 scale) are not subject to this requirement.
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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.
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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. 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 Director of International Admission on the basis of facsimile copies of diploma equivalents and/or other university transcripts.
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If transfer credit is requested from an international institution, students should submit, along with all documentation required for admission, a certified translation of course descriptions of foreign credits earned from their previous institution. Note: Students must request a course-by-course evaluation (not a document-by-document evaluation) in order to transfer credit to Lindenwood for particular coursework.
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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 transfer international graduate students 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.
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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 6367.
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Personal statement 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. The MFA in Writing program also requires approval of a creative writing sample and a statement of purpose submitted to the MFA Program Director.
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A clear, readable copy of the identification page of the applicant's passport.
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Interview with the program director.
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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 internationaladmissions@lindenwood.edu. For questions or inquiries, call (636) 949-4982.