FAQs for International Students

See the graduate international admissions requirements page.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy: See the DPT admissions requirements page.
• EdD: See the EdD admissions requirements page.
• Physician Assistant Medicine: See the PA admissions requirements page.

An applicant submits an application with the $30 application fee directly to Enrollment Services or by applying online (the 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.

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.

Please see the following websites for specific information on these exams:

• GMAT
• GRE

See the graduate international admissions requirements page.

DPT students, see also the DPT admissions requirements.

International students are required to submit an International Student Certificate of Finances form.

Upon admission to the University, a $300 deposit is due. After we receive your deposit, we will prepare the document required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services which you will need to secure your F-1 student visa at the United States Consulate in your country. The process of securing a student visa often takes several months, so we encourage you to submit your deposit right away. Once you have registered for classes and enrolled, the $300 will be used as credit toward your tuition account.

See our graduate assistantship page.

The University of Lynchburg offers a limited number of housing options for international students. There are two houses, one for males and one for females, within walking distance of the campus that are available for 6-month lease terms. For additional information, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

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 who live in University-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 University include both housing and a meal plan as part of the assistantship support.

Immigration status for the University of Lynchburg is coordinated through the Office of Graduate Success (434.544.8300) and the International Student Advisor (Chisato Tada, 434.544.8688 or tada_c@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 the University of Lynchburg 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.

University of Lynchburg’s master’s degree programs allow up to 6 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. A transfer credit request form is available from the Office of Graduate Success.

Full-time students can complete most of our master’s degree programs in 2 years.

While the counselor education program is 48 hours for school counseling and 60 hours for clinical mental health counseling and will require a minimum of two full years, several of the other master’s programs potentially may be completed in 15 to 18 months depending on course sequences.

Students have a maximum of 6 years to complete their degree program. Further information is available from the Office of Graduate Success, including a four-year projection for the schedule of courses. The DPT and EdD programs are three-year, full-time cohort programs.

Please check the appropriate program web pages for specific entry information as some programs such as Music and MBA begin in the summer terms.

The most common time for graduate classes during the fall and spring semesters 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 that meet over a series of weekends (Friday night/Saturday).

In the summer, the University of Lynchburg offers a series of 3- and 6-week classes. 3-week classes typically meet 2.5-3.0 hours per day either in the mornings or in the late afternoons. 6-week classes typically meet twice a week in the late afternoons or early evenings. The DPT schedule reflects full-time (daily) attendance.

Upon admission to the University, students will receive support from their assigned advisor and the Center for Global Education (globaleducation@lynchburg.edu or 1.434.544.8688). In addition, information about various campus support services can be found online on the orientation web page.

Students can use the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company bus service with no charge by showing their University of Lynchburg ID card. The bus picks up at the main entrance of the University and also at Vernon Street at designated times and will take students to a limited number of locations in Lynchburg. A copy of the current GLTC bus schedule may be picked up outside the Office of Student Activities in Hundley Hall.

Please see our website for detailed information regarding accommodations for international students who bring children.

Please see special information for prospective international students in counseling.

You may arrange a guided campus tour. You may also visit our online virtual tour.

Please contact gradsuccess@lynchburg.edu or call the Office of Graduate Success at 434.544.8300. We will either be able to answer your question or will connect you with an individual who can provide the necessary information. We look forward to hearing from you!