Graduate Application Procedures
Prospective students wishing to apply to the trimester graduate degree programs in the School of Accelerated Degree Programs should visit the Office of University Admissions at the Spellmann Center on the Lindenwood-St. Charles campus, or online at www.lindenwood.edu/admissions. When the application is received, an admissions counselor will contact the applicant to answer any questions and assist in the admissions process.
Prospective students who are not U.S. citizens should visit the Office of Admissions & Services for International Students (OASIS) in the Spellmann Center the Lindenwood-St. Charles campus or online at www.lindenwood.edu/admissions (select International Admissions). When the application is received, an international admissions coordinator will contact the applicant to answer any questions and assist in the admissions process. Once all documents are obtained, the coordinator will submit them for review by the director of the international admission for the final decision.
Admission to all graduate degree programs in the School of Accelerated Degree Programs is granted to students who have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Students who do not meet that grade point or other admissions standard will be given individual consideration and, possibly, be admitted. Admission may be granted to students who have grade point averages between 2.5 and 2.99 or whose program overviews have not yet been approved. Once accepted for full degree candidacy, graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Students who do not maintain a 3.0 grade point average may face academic probation and/or suspension from the university.
The trimester programs consist of six clusters including a capstone course. Students are assigned a faculty advisor to guide them through their specific degree program. Each degree program is designed to meet both student needs and accreditation requirements. Consequently, students may not deviate from any cluster requirements.
To be considered for admission to the university, an applicant’s file must include the following documents:
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Online application.
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Current résumé reflecting educational and professional experience.
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A 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 the applicant's personal or professional goals upon completion of the program.
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Provide three letters of recommendation if the applicant’s GPA is below 3.0.
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Interview with the program director.
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Additional requirements, such as a portfolio, or a writing sample may be required.
Once the application is submitted, an admissions counselor will contact the applicant to answer any questions and assist in the admissions process. The program director will contact the applicant to schedule an interview. The program director will enroll accepted applicants in the upcoming trimester.
Admissions related questions and documents can be submitted via email to eveningadmissions@lindenwood.edu. For any questions or any related admissions inquiries please call (636) 949-4933.
International citizens wishing to apply to the trimester programs in the School of Accelerated Degree Programs should submit the following documents:
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International student online application.
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Current résumé reflecting educational and professional experience in related fields.
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Provide three letters of recommendation if the applicant’s GPA is below 3.0.
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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.
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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.
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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 student 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 Admissions & Services for International Students (OASIS). The SEVIS transfer eligibility form should be sent to the direct email account of the Office of International Students and Scholars, internationalservicess@lindenwood.edu.
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A 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 the applicant’s personal or professional goals upon completion of the program.
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A clear, readable copy of the identification page of the applicant’s passport.
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Additional requirements, such as a portfolio or a writing sample, as required by various programs.
Required application materials may be mailed to:
Lindenwood University
Office of Admissions & Services for International Students (OASIS)
209 South Kingshighway
St. Charles, MO 63301 USA
Admission documents will also be accepted via email and can be sent to internationalservicess@lindenwood.edu.
For questions or inquiries, call (636) 949-4982.