Transfer Pathways

There are 4 pathways for transferring to Lesley: Full-time, Community College Partners, Online, and Adult Degree Completion.

Four Pathways, Infinite Possibilities

Whether you plan to be full-time or a weekend/evening student, have an associate's degree, or are returning to college after years away, Lesley has a path – tailored to your needs, each with benefits, flexible modalities, generous transfer credits, and financial aid options.

Full-Time Residential or Commuter for those with the time to make school their top priority.
Community College Partners for non-residential students with an Associate Degree.
Online open to anyone who prefers or requires an entirely online education.
Adult Degree Completion for those living independently and juggling various responsibilities.

Scroll down to learn about transfer students, like you, who came to Lesley – each with their own unique story. Then be sure to schedule a 1-on-1 Pre-Transfer Advising session with Jennine Tambio and explore what's right for you or sign up for a Transfer Virtual Info Session.

Trevonne Deveaux sits on porch and draws your vote matters design for H&M

Community College Partners & Online

Recently recognized for his ‘Your Vote Matters’ logo for H&M, Trevonne has an associate degree from Massasoit Community College and matriculated to Lesley this past spring.

Read Trevonne's Story

Full-Time

Mina transferred to Lesley from Hampshire College in 2019 to pursue a degree in environmental studies.

Read Mina's Story

Julette Moore holding her degree at the 2022 Commencement Afternoon Ceremony.

Online & Adult Degree Completion

For a long time, Julette Moore thought that she couldn’t go back to school and earn her bachelor’s degree. There were too many “what-ifs.”

Read Julette's Story

Community College Partners

Jasper Sanchez, moved away from home and was on his own at age 18. He discovered Lesley while enrolled at Bunker Hill Community College.

Read Jasper's Story

Full-Time

Taydavia Martinez ’16 came from Wheaton College, where she thrived socially, but felt burdened by monthly student loan payments and a biology major that no longer fit her passions.

Read Taydavia's Story

Carolina and Dejah in the present. Smiling at the camera.

Full-Time & Adult Degree Completion

In May 2022, Carolina Vazquez, 39, and daughter Dejah Morales, 23, donned cap and gown to walk across the stage at Commencement.

Read Carolina & Dejah's Story

Daniel Dubinsky and Jim Wilbur in academic regalia at Threshold graduation

Community College Partners & Online

Born with Kabuki syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, Daniel went 'all-in' — earning degrees from Threshold, Urban College and Lesley.

Read Daniel's Story

Which pathway is right for you?

Schedule a Pre-Transfer Advising session with Jennine.

A person with dark hair stands in front of greenery

Jennine Tambio, Assistant Vice President of College Partnerships and Transfer Initiatives

Area of focus: Pre-transfer advising for all transfer applicants and degree completion applicants (adult learning, community college partnership, and online pathways).

"We meet students where they are at. We will help you maximize the time and tuition you have invested and help you see your goal of completing your bachelor's degree become a reality."

Email Jennine: jtambio@lesley.edu; Call or text Jennine: 857-500-2191

Schedule a time to connect with Jennine.