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“I selected Lasell College because ithas the right programs for me. It hadall the majors I was looking for andoffered me great opportunities tofurther my studies abroad. I love thecampus and I feel right at home.When I graduate from Lasell, I wantto work for a Fortune 500 companyin the US and gain experience andthen return to Honduras to start myown business.”

Joseph WernerFinance ‘13San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Lasell College, founded in1851, is one of the oldest institutionsof higher learning in the Boston area.Lasell offers nearly 40 undergraduateand graduate academic programs alltaught through Lasell’s connected learningapproach to education, which integrateschallenging coursework with practical

experience. Lasell’s beautiful50 acre suburban campus, located just 12kilometers from Boston, Massachusetts,is an ideal setting for living and learning.Each year Lasell College welcomesundergraduate and graduate students fromall around the world.

“As the coordinator of International Stu-dent Services, I assist international stu-dents with their transition to LasellCollege and teach them how best tomake use of all of the resources here.I have traveled extensively around theworld and know firsthand what it is liketo adjust to a new country, language,and way of life. I am responsible forcreating I-20’s, for ensuring that inter-national students remain in compliance,and for providing general immigrationadvising and support to the internationalstudent population at Lasell College.”

Lena CappielloCoordinator of International ServicesLasell College

“When I lived in China, I worked in thefront office at the Radisson Plaza Hotelin Hangzhou. I enjoyed it and wantedto advance my career, but found Ineeded a master’s degree. Lasell wasa very good option for me. The scheduleis very flexible—you can take courseson campus, online or in a hybrid format,which combines online and in-classinstruction. The professors are alsovery good and have a lot of experience.They share their experiences with theirstudents, which is very useful.”

Wei HuMaster’s in Management, ‘10Bangkock, Thailand

Student Life at Lasell Collegeis all about learning. And because weengage you on so many levels, you’llfind that learning has never been more fun.We offer the complete college experienceyou’ve been looking for–from competitiveathletics to meaningful leadershipopportunities.Of the more than 1600 full-time under-

graduate students, eighty percent live

on campus in more than 23 residence hallsthat range from traditional to suite-style toVictorian homes. Lasell students represent20 states and 17 foreign countries.Lasell College offers over 40 different

student clubs and organizations thatmeet almost any interest, and Lasell isa member of NCAA Division III, fielding15 different men’s and women’s varsityathletic programs.

Lasell’s Faculty aredistinguished educators as well aspractitioners, combining teaching withindustry-specific experience and extensiveprofessional networks. Innovative andengaging, Lasell’s faculty will encourageyou to apply what you learn in theclassroom through service learning,research, clinical rotations, and internship

opportunities in Newton, Boston, andthroughout the world.Lasell’s faculty call this approach to

education connected learning. Ourstudents call it experiential, relevant,applicable, hands-on, and fun. Ourgraduates call it beneficial, transformative,resume-building, and career-advancing.

“I was born and raised in Jordan andam fluent in Arabic. My favorite hobbyis traveling and encountering differentcultures and I hope to visit all thecountries of the world. My researchfocuses on terrorist use of the internetas a media outlet and the use oftechnology in developing nations,especially in the Middle East. I alsobring to the classroom real worldexperience as I have experience workingfor the Embassy of the Hashemite King-dom of Jordan in Washington D.C.”

Dana Janbek, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorPublic Relations

Undergraduate ProgramsIn addition to more than 30 undergraduatemajors, Lasell College offers a full-timecredit-bearing ESL program for studentswishing to develop skills and confidence inEnglish. This program places students in asupportive advising structure with specialattention given to the individual student’slevel of language ability, structured ESLtutoring and assistance in the support fortransition to American culture and theAmerican system of higher education.Lasell’s international community

represents students from China, Indonesia,Russia, Venezuela,Pakistan, The Republicof Panama, Singapore, Netherland Antillies,Nigeria, Nepal and Vietnam.

Undergraduate international students mustbe enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits persemester to be considered full time.

Graduate & Professional StudiesThe Lasell graduate community ismade up of a combination of students,recent college and university grad-uates and working professionals.

Approximately 14 percent ofLasell’s graduate community iscomprised of internationalstudents. Graduate courses runin either a flexible hybrid formator 100% online. Internationalstudents are advised to enroll in thehybrid courses where assignmentsare online and the class meets withthe instructor one night everyother week. On-campus classesrun from 6:30-9:00 P.M. Full-timegraduate study is 9 credits or 3courses per semester. Internationalstudents can complete a degreeprogram in 20 months and agraduate certificate in 6 months.

Lasell boasts small class sizes(99% of Lasell’s classes have fewer than30 students), a student-to-faculty ratioof 13:1, and provides each student withthe hands-on experience that leads toconvincing resume or graduate schoolapplication. Lasell’s location puts studentswithin easy reach of the cultural, healthcare, and business opportunities of theGreater Boston area.

Lasell College is ranked in the categoriesof “Best Regional College” and “GreatSchools at Great Prices” by U.S. News &World Report, a recognized leader in theranking of colleges and universities.

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The Application ProcessLasell College welcomes internationalstudents with the appropriate academicpreparation, the drive and determinationrequired to succeed in the college environ-ment, and sufficient financial support.Lasell recognizes international applicants

as students who are either citizens orpermanent residents of a country otherthan the United States, and who arelooking to further their education inthe U.S .Lasell offers rolling admission. However,

international applicants are encouragedto begin the application process early.Undergraduate applicants should submitthe following information to the Officeof Admission.

Undergraduate ApplicationRequirements• Completed Lasell College Applicationwww.applications.lasell.eduOr

• Completed Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org

• Online application fee $20• Paper application fee $40• Official Secondary School TranscriptsorMarksheets for all schools youattended (college, gymnasium, andlycee); transcripts should be translated

into English. Transcripts should includesenior year first-quarter grades andmid-term grades when available.

• Personal Writing Statement (Essay)You are required to write an essay on atopic of your choice or a topic listed inthe Common Application. The essaymust be your original thought andshould be double-spaced and typed.

• Two Letters of RecommendationYou are required to obtain one letter froma counselor or a teacher who can speak toyour academic strengths and talents. Thesecond recommendation may come fromany source.

• TOEFL or other EnglishProficiency ExamApplicants whose primary language isnot English must be able to demonstrateproficiency in reading and writingEnglish. Therefore, internationalapplicants are required to submit anofficial Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). Lasell encouragesstudents with a minimum score of 525paper-based TOEFL, a 71 IBT or a 197on the computer-based TOEFL to apply.Scores should be sent directly to LasellCollege by Educational Testing Service(ETS). Please note: The InternationalEnglish Language Testing Systems (IELTS)may be substituted for the

International Admission

APPLY NOW! You can apply on our Web site, at www.applications.lasell.eduor via the common application at www.commonapp.org

Graduate Application Require-mentsGraduate Program candidates may applyto begin in September, January or May.Lasell abides by a rolling admission policywhere applications are promptly reviewedupon completion. Students are encouragedto apply at least one month prior to theiranticipated start date.To apply to the Graduate Program,

international students must submit:• A completed application available onlineat www.Lasell.edu

• $40 application fee• Two letters of recommendation• Personal statement• Official Bachelor’s Degree transcript,translated into English if necessary

• Financial Declaration Form• TOEFL Score minimum requirementof 550 (pbt)

TOEFL exam. A minimum score onthe IELTS is a 5.5 band score. The SATor ACTmay also be submitted. Lasell’sETS code is: 3481

• Financial DeclarationInternational students must submitthe Financial Declaration Form toshow evidence of their ability to payeducational and living expenses whileat Lasell College. This FinancialDeclaration Form is required in orderto obtain the I-20 Form, which isnecessary to receive an F-1 studentVisa. Applicants who do not submitthe Financial Declaration Formshould provide a signed statementfrom the sponsor’s bank, verifyingavailability of funds.http://www.lasell.edu/dof

Transfer Application RequirementsIn addition to the six items listed above,you will also need the following:• Official Transcripts from all collegesand universities attended

• A copy of your current I-20 Form(If you are already in the United States)

• A Transfer Report Form completed andsigned by the International StudentAdvisor at your current school.http://www.lasell.edu/TransferReport

Advanced Standing Credit PoliciesStudents completing the following curric-ular may be eligible for up to one fullyear of advanced standing credit basedon the examination results. This is a partiallisting of programs that may be consideredfor credit:• AP advanced placement examinationswith a score of 3 or higher

• GCE advanced level exams with a gradeof “C” or higher

• International Baccalaureate higherlevel subjects in a full diploma programwith an exam score of 4 or higher

Visit: http://www.lasell.edu/InternationalAdmission formore information.

Fast Facts• Private coeducational• Founded: 1851• Undergraduate academic

calendar: September(fall) & January (spring)semesters

• Degrees conferred: Bach-elor’s & Master’s

• Setting: 50 acre suburban• Residence halls: 23• Fewer than 30 students in

a class: 99%• Technology-enhanced

classrooms: 100%

Students• Total undergraduate

students: 1600-plusTotal graduate students:170-plus

• Out-of-state students:45%

• Students who live incampus housing: 80%

• Average age of full-timestudents: 19

• African-American: 7%• Asian: 3%

• Hispanic: 6%• White: 80%• International: 3%

Costs for 2011-2012Undergraduate tuition& fees: $27,500Standard room and board:$12,300Graduate fees:$550 per credit hour

Office of Admission1844 Commonwealth Ave.Newton, Massachusetts 02466 U.S.A.Toll Free: (888) LASELL4Phone: (617) 243-2225Email: internationaladmiss@lasell.edu

UndergraduateApplied MathematicsAthletic TrainingBusiness

AccountingEntrepreneurshipFinanceHospitality and Event

ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketing

CommunicationCreative AdvertisingJournalism and Media

WritingMultimedia and Web

DesignPublic RelationsRadio and Video Produc-

tionSports Communication

Criminal JusticeEducation

Early Childhood Educa-tion

Elementary EducationSecondary Education

EnglishEnvironmental StudiesFashion

Fashion Communicationand Promotion

Fashion Design and Pro-duction

Fashion and Retail Mer-chandising

Graphic DesignHistoryHuman ServicesHumanitiesLaw and Public AffairsLegal StudiesPsychologySociologySport ManagementSports ScienceUndeclared Option

(declare a major within2 years)

Special Programs:Interdisciplinary Studies:

Individualized(design your own major)

Pre-Law (Advising Program)Fifth Year OptionESL

GraduateMaster of Education in

Elementary EducationMaster of Education in

Moderate DisabilitiesMaster of Science in

CommunicationIntergrated Marketing

CommunicationPublic Relations

Master of Science inManagement

Elder Care AdministrationElder Care MarketingFundraising ManagementHuman Resource

ManagementMarketingManagementNon-Profit ManagementProject Management

Master of Science inSport Management

Visit: www.lasell.edufor more information.

Academic Programs