International Citizen Application
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship, international applicants should complete the online International Application and submit the following items:
- International Student Application– A completed and signed copy of the application form must be submitted.
- Current résumé.
- Personal statement.
- 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 University code is 6367.
- Personal interview at the Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship (required for all candidates currently residing in the United States).
Notes: (1) Applicants who do not meet the 3.0 GPA or other admission requirements may be granted conditional acceptance. In this case, the submission of a GRE or GMAT score may be considered in support of an application for admission.
(2) To schedule a personal interview, please contact the Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship directly.
Online Program Application Requirement
The following additional admission requirement applies to those students seeking an online MBA or online Master of Arts in Leadership:
- International citizens applying to the online MBA or online Master of Arts in Leadership programs who do not already possess a Lindenwood transcript must submit an official minimum GMAT score of 500. For score reporting, the Lindenwood University code is 6367.
Additional Application Documentation Required
- An affidavit of support–Students should provide an official document or statement from a bank verifying the amount (in U.S. dollars) of personal or family funds available for tuition (personal cost) and educational expenses (books, insurance). All documents must be in English.
- Official transcripts–Graduate candidates must submit certified copies of university transcripts showing that a baccalaureate degree has been conferred, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or its equivalent, as determined by WES). Transcripts must be 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.
- If transfer credit is requested from an international school, students should submit all transcripts and translations to World Evaluation Services (WES) for evaluation. Refer to wes.org for more information about transcript evaluation. Lindenwood University must be listed as the recipient of the evaluation. WES will also provide a copy of the evaluation directly to the applicant. The applicant should keep this copy for his/her records. (For further information regarding the transfer of international credit to a business program, please refer to the Academic Policies section of this catalog.)
- Housing application–All resident students must submit a housing application and a $200 housing deposit made payable to Lindenwood University. Campus housing will be assigned upon receipt of the housing application and deposit.
- Personal statement–Students should write an essay concerning their education plans. A personal statement may explain why the student wishes to pursue a business degree, long term goals, or a meaningful life experience.
- Passport–Students must provide a clear, readable copy of the identification page of their passports.
- Insurance–All students are required to be insured while studying in the United States. Lindenwood University does not provide insurance for students. Students may carry any health insurance policy they choose.
- 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.