Graduate International Application
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.