Congratulations on your acceptance into our graduate program! At the University of Lynchburg, we believe you should never stop learning. Our graduate programs will take your career to the next level — or in a new direction. Our graduate staff are here to help you achieve that goal.
1. Schedule a meeting with your academic or program advisor.
Upon acceptance into the graduate program, we encourage you to meet with your advisor. That contact information will be shared in your acceptance letter and also through your student application portal.
2. Set up your student account.
You can activate your University of Lynchburg network account and email address (or update your password) online. You’ll need your full name and date of birth as provided on your application. Once you have activated your account, you’ll get a confirmation email with the links you need to log onto your University resources and register for courses. Questions about activating your account? Please email ITR at itrhelp@lynchburg.edu.
3. Financial aid
It is recommended that upon acceptance into a graduate program that you begin filling out your FAFSA. Financial aid and loans are available for graduate students. To determine eligibility, you should fill out the FAFSA (Lynchburg’s code is 003720).
Learn more about financial aid.
If you have questions about graduate financial aid please email gradfinaid@lynchburg.edu or call 434.544.8228.
4. Graduate assistantships
Graduate assistantships are also an option and may include tuition, room, board, stipend, or a combination. Assistantships are competitive and it’s best to apply early. Selection of GAs begins in February. Learn more about GA positions and how to get one!
5. Scholarships
We have a number of graduate scholarships for you. The scholarship application process begins in February and scholarships are typically awarded between May-July for the following academic year.
6. Housing
While earning your graduate degree, why not get the complete University of Lynchburg experience? Lynchburg offers housing that’s just for graduate students within walking distance to campus! It’s affordable, convenient, and puts you right in the middle of everything. Learn more about housing for graduate students on our website or email gradhousing@lynchburg.edu.
7. Enrolling in classes
Our graduate programs include cohort models and non-cohort models. Not sure how your program works? Check out the list below to find out how to enroll for your specific program.
- Cohort models: These programs require students to take all the same courses at certain times. In these models, registration is completed for you by University staff. If you have questions about scheduling, please contact your academic advisor. Cohort model programs include: DMSc, DPT, EdD, MEd (PK-12 Administration and Supervision Education Leadership), MPAM, and MSAT. Cohorts will be batch enrolled 30 days prior to the start of the semester.
- Non-cohort models: These programs allow students flexibility to take courses on a part-time or full-time basis. If you’re in one of these programs, we encourage you to contact your academic advisor for guidance on course selection. Once you’ve selected your courses, follow these course registration steps. We encourage students to enroll in courses at least 30 days prior to the start of the entry term.
Questions about enrollment? Please email the registrar at registrar@lynchburg.edu.
9. Review the graduate catalog.
Our graduate catalog includes program curricula, course descriptions, University policies, and more. Please review it before you enroll.
Questions?
Office of Graduate Studies
