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    Graduate Program Application

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    Individuals who are interested in enrolling in graduate coursework at St. Lawrence University and are not currently matriculated into a program of study, must complete the following application. In addition, your St. Lawrence Graduate application requires official college transcript(s). Please contact the appropriate offices at your college(s) to have your official transcripts sent directly to St. Lawrence at education@stlawu.edu.  

    Application Deadlines:
    June 1
     - Priority/Early Decision Application Deadline for Fall Semester
    August 1 - Final Application Deadline for Fall Semester
    January 1 - Final Application Deadline for Spring Semester (only for previously non-matriculated students.)

    Demographic Information
    Date of Birth*
    Date of Birth*
    Mailing Address*
    Mailing Address*
    Citizenship
    Residency Status
    Residency Status
    Do you currently hold a valid U.S. Visa?*
    Do you currently hold a valid U.S. Visa?*
    Enrollment Information
    Enrollment Status

    Fall/Spring: Full-time enrollment = 2.49 units per semester (1 unit = .83 credit hrs.)
    Summer: Full-time enrollment = 1.66 units (1 units = .83 credit hrs.)
    Enrollment Status*
    Enrollment Status*
    Individuals enrolling as a non-matriculated student may only register for four courses before they are required to matriculate into a program of study.
    Most Recent College Graduation Information
    Graduation Date*
    Graduation Date*
    Employment
    Are you currently employed at St. Lawrence University?*
    Are you currently employed at St. Lawrence University?*
    Race/Ethnicity
    Racial/Ethnic Background

    The Federal Government has changed the categories for reporting race and ethnicity for colleges, to make them comparable to U.S. Census data.  Please take a minute and answer the 2 questions below.  St. Lawrence recognizes and values difference; the information you provide here will also assist us with our planning and programming.  For questions, contact Christine Zimmerman, Director of Institutional Research.
    Are you Hispanic or Latino/a/x?*
    Are you Hispanic or Latino/a/x?*
    Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please indicate how you identify yourself. You may select one or more:*
    Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please indicate how you identify yourself. You may select one or more:*
    Documents
    As part of your application we require an official college transcript. Please forward them to education@stlawu.edu
    As part of your application we require the following documents:
    1. A three-part Statement of Purpose, four pages maximum, answering the following questions:
      • Why do you wish to study leadership at a liberal arts university?
      • What preliminary Master's thesis or project do you have in mind? Or, considering the program requirements and course offerings, what are you most passionate about studying at St. Lawrence?
      • Describe the most transformative leadership experience you have had in your life. How did it change you and your motivations for continuing with leadership graduate study or a related career in leadership?
    2. An up-to-date resume
    3. Two current academic letters of recommendation attesting to your aptitude for graduate study
    4. An official college transcript
    You may submit them here or send them to education@stlawu.edu

    Academic Recommendation
    Two current academic letters of recommendation attesting to your aptitude for graduate study are required. Once this application is submitted an email will go to the individuals below with a link for them to complete the recommendation. 
    Recommender 1
    Recommender 2
    Acknowledgement / Verification
    Acknowledgement*
    Acknowledgement*
    By initialing, I indicate that all information provided in this application is complete, factually correct and honestly prepared. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in my being denied into a program.
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