Office of International Programs

College of Education

Degree Program Admission

Your Degree Program application should consist of:

Degree-seeking applicants must also provide:

  • Letters of Recommendations
  • Personal Essay
  • Doctoral Program Only: GRE or MAT scores

Step 1 – Fill Out Application Form
You may complete the application form online. Please complete your "Intended Program of Study". If you are seeking a certificate, choose "Certificate (Global Distance OIP )"

Step 2 – Send Application Fee
The application fee of $65 is non-refundable and applications will not be considered until this fee is received. Please make the check or money order (must be from a U.S. bank) payable to Lehigh University or pay by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) online.

Step 3 – Request Transcripts
Applicants should request that the Registrar of each college or university attended provide an official transcript. This should be included with the application.

Most U.S. universities allow students to request transcripts online from their websites. Using the website is usually a faster way of requesting official transcripts. For work in progress, a final transcript must be submitted by the end of the term. If institutional policies require submission of official transcripts directly to Lehigh University, they should be sent to the College of Education.

Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services at: www.wes.org or Educational Credential Evaluators, inc. at: www.ece.org and show a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Degree-seeking applicants only:

Step 4 – Request and Receive Letters of Recommendations
All programs require letters of recommendations before you can be accepted as a REGULAR graduate student. A recommendation form is provide for your use and can be copied if needed. Contact two individuals to evaluate your academic achievements and potential for graduate studies. Recommendations may come from faculty members and employers, preferably supervisors. Individuals submitting recommendations are asked to return their letters directly to the applicant. Instructions are provided on the form. Several programs require at least one academic recommendation.

Step 5 – Write a Personal Essay
Some programs require applicants to provide a short personal essay, outlining career objectives and work experience. Please submit a typed essay with your application.

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