Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the requirements for admission to master's degree graduate programs?
Click here for Graduate Admissions Requirements - What are the requirements for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program?
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Click here for Ed.D. Admissions Requirements - What is the admissions process?
An applicant submits an application with the $30 application fee directly to Enrollment Services or by applying online (application fee is waived). When the application file is complete, it is sent to the Admissions Committee for review. Notification of admissions decision is sent in writing to the applicant. - What does the enrollment committee consider when making admission decisions?
Grade point average (undergraduate), graduate coursework (if applicable), GRE or GMAT test scores, letters of recommendation, writing samples, and a record of work experience are among the items the admission committee reviews. Specific requirements vary by program. - Where can an applicant get information regarding the GRE and GMAT examinations?
Two websites which offer information on these exams are
(GMAT) http://www.gmac.com/gmac/default.htm
(GRE) http://www.ets.org. - When are applications and any applicable fees due?
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Click here for Graduate Financial Aid. - How can I apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
Click here for Graduate Assistantship information. - Can I obtain housing and meals at Lynchburg College?
Housing is available to graduate students on a limited space availability basis. Lynchburg College housing includes traditional on-campus residence halls, College apartments, and off-campus houses owned by the College.
Students can obtain a meal plan for the academic year which varies in cost depending upon the number of weekly meals on the plan. All students that live in College-owned housing must select one of the residential meal plans. There are also meal plans available for students living off-campus. Some of the graduate assistantships available at the College include both housing and a meal plan as part of the assistantship support. - I am an international student. How do I get further information about immigration status?
Immigration status for Lynchburg College is coordinated through the Office of Enrollment Services (1.800.426.8101) and the Office of International Students (Annette Stadtherr, 434.544.8338, stadtherr@lynchburg.edu). International students are encouraged to begin the process of receiving a student visa well in advance of the projected time of enrollment.
Please also note that Lynchburg College will need verification that the coursework you have completed at the undergraduate level is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree program in the United States. For further information on graduate studies for international students, visit the Graduate Studies International Students page. - I am interested in getting a license to teach. Can I get further information about this?
For information about teacher licensure, call 434.544.8381 to arrange an appointment with Dr. John Walker, program director for the M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction or the College’s teacher licensing officer, Dr. Gail Brown, in the School of Education and Human Development or 434.544.8768. - How many transfer credits are allowed?
Lynchburg College’s master's degree programs allow up to six credits to be transferred into a degree program. The initial decision to accept courses for transfer credit is made after degree admission by the academic advisor who recommends approval to the dean of the respective school and the Dean of Graduate Studies. A transfer credit request form is available from the Office of Graduate Studies. - How long does it take to complete the program?
Full-time students can complete any of our master's degree programs in two years. While the counselor education program is 48 hours for school counseling and 60 hours for clinical mental health counseling and will require two full years, the other master’s programs potentially may be completed in fifteen to eighteen months depending on course sequences. Students have a maximum of six years to complete their degree program. The majority of part-time master's degree students complete their degrees in three years. Further information is available from the Office of Graduate Studies, including a four-year projection for the schedule of courses. The DPT and Ed.D. programs are a three-year, full-time cohort programs. - When are graduate classes held?
The most common time for graduate classes during the fall and spring semester is one night a week, 4:30-7 p.m. or 7-9:30 p.m. In addition, alternative schedules in the fall and spring semesters include a limited number of courses which meet over a series of weekends (Friday night/Saturday). In the summer, Lynchburg College offers a series of three-and six-week classes. Three-week classes typically meet 2.5-3.0 hours per day either in the mornings or in the late afternoons. Six-week classes typically meet twice a week in the late afternoons or early evenings. The DPT schedule reflects full-time (daily) attendance. - If I have other questions not covered on this list, how can I learn more?
Please contact gradstudies@lynchburg.edu or call the Office of Graduate Studies at 434.544.8383. Anne Pingstock will either be able to answer your question or will connect you with an individual who can provide the necessary information. - Do you hold periodic information sessions for prospective graduate students?
Click here for this year's schedule of sessions and related information. - How can I tour the LC campus?
Click here to contact the campus for a tour. You may also visit our online Virtual Tour.
Updated 01/16/12
