Accepted Students - Graduate

For students accepted for Summer 2026 –– Virtual Graduate New Student Orientation

You’re invited to join us on Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00–7:30 PM EST for a Virtual Graduate New Student Orientation session where you’ll learn about valuable campus resources, such as Disability Services, Campus Safety, Dining, and IT. This session is designed to help orient you to the Lesley community at large ahead of the summer semester.

Register for Summer 2026 New Student Orientation

Note: Orientation for students enrolling in Fall 2026 will be held later this summer. Check this page for further updates.

For students accepted for Summer and Fall 2026 –– Graduate Accepted Student Reception

We invite you to attend our in-person Graduate Accepted Student Reception on ​Thursday, May 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Come to campus to celebrate with your fellow graduate students, faculty, and staff! Hear from an alumni and student panel, meet members of our community, and celebrate all the hard work that brought you here. Light refreshments will be served.

Register for the Graduate Accepted Student Reception

Congratulations and welcome to Lesley! You’ve just made an awesome choice by joining the Lynx community. To lock in your spot in the upcoming class, go ahead and submit this form.

Good news: no funds are needed to submit your deposit today!

Once you hit submit, one of our friendly admissions counselors will reach out to help you tackle the next steps in your enrollment adventure.

We’re committed to making a Lesley education attainable and affordable. Our financial aid team will help you understand what financial aid options are available and put together a plan that meets your needs.

Learn more about cost and financial aid

The next step is preparing for your classes. We have all the info ready for you-everything from getting to class, to reviewing your schedule, and more. 

Access Your Lesley Email 

• A Lesley email address has been assigned to you, and appears on your Enrollment Confirmation Letter. From this point forward, all university electronic communication will be sent to you at this address, so be sure to check your account frequently. Your password is the same one you’ve been using to check on the status of your documents during the admissions process. If you did not activate your account yet, you may do so now by visiting our password management site. 

Set Up Your Electronic Accounts 

• Access your myLesley account
  • This online course portal is where you can access class syllabi, assignments, online discussion boards, and library resources.
• Access your Self-Service account
  • This is where you can find administrative information regarding your class schedules, grades, financial aid, and more. You will also use Self-Service to register for your courses. 

Connect With Your Advisor, Register for Classes, and Report Your Massachusetts Educator Licensure 

• If you have any questions, you should reach out to your advisor. Their contact information can be found on your Enrollment Confirmation Letter. Or, you can reach out to us at advising@lesley.edu for help.
• To register for courses, you should log in to your Self-Service account.
• All educator licensure candidates are required to report a MEPID to Lesley University. You will want to set up your electronic account with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and submit your MEPID.
  • ​​Read more about setting up and submitting your MEPID.

Educator Licensure and Certification

The Certification and Licensure Office can help you with educator licensure, including becoming a licensed educator, renewing a teacher license, and transferring a license between states.

MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) 

If you’re enrolled in an initial licensure program, you’ll be required to take and pass the MTEL during your studies. You’ll want to discuss your program’s MTEL policies with your assistant director of academic advising at the beginning of your program.

• ​​​Read more about Massachusetts Educator Licensure. 

Obtain your ID card and purchase textbooks 

• Lesley ID cards may be obtained at the Doble Public Safety Office at 34 Mellen Street in Cambridge, MA. ID cards are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• All textbooks are available at the Lesley University Bookstore. Your textbooks can also be delivered to your home or you can order them online to buy or rent on several websites. If purchasing a textbook is a hardship for you, please speak to your advisor and your professor to come up with a solution.

You should purchase your textbook before classes start and no later than the end of the first day of classes. 

Review the Academic Calendar, Lesley Policies, and Learn How to Add/Drop 

• Be sure to review the ​academic calendar so you’re aware of important dates and deadlines for registration, add/drop, and course terms.
• ​​Find important information about university-wide policies and procedures, student services, and the history and culture of Lesley.
• If you need to add or drop a course, find the Add/Drop Withdrawal form you need via the Registrar's Office.

Time in the classroom is just one part of the Lesley experience. We encourage you to explore our campus community, clubs and activities, and everything else we have to offer.

​Learn more about life at Lesley

If you are interested in learning more about graduate housing options, please complete the interest form and a member of our graduate admissions team will be in touch.