Accepted Students - Graduate

For Students Accepted for Fall 2027

Congratulations on your acceptance to Lesley University!

Join us on campus for our Graduate Accepted Student Reception to celebrate your acceptance and experience the Lesley community firsthand. 

Meet future classmates, current students, alumni, and faculty, learn more about the graduate student experience, and discover where a Lesley education can take you. 

Come celebrate your accomplishments, connect with your future community, and picture what’s next at Lesley!

Register for Fall 2027 New Student Reception

Your Next Step: Secure Your Spot! 

Ready to join us? Click here to submit your Enrollment Contract. Once submitted, you’ll be directed to your Self-Service account to make your $300 enrollment deposit. 

To submit your $300 enrollment deposit, you'll first need to claim your Lesley account. 

You'll need the information below and an authorization code sent to you from no-reply-claim@lesley.edu. 

Once your account is activated, visit Self-Service to submit your enrollment deposit. 

After submitting your deposit, you'll be able to connect with an academic advisor to begin discussing your courses and how to build your class schedule.

If you need any assistance with this step, please contact our Admissions Office at luadmissions@lesley.edu. Our team is happy to help!

We’re committed to making a Lesley education attainable and affordable. Our Student Financial Services team is here to help you and your family understand your financial aid options, answer your questions, and create a plan that works for you. 

Have questions about financial aid or your next steps? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Student Financial Planner today.

Schedule an appointment with a Student Financial Planner
Schedule with Miriam McAvoy

Schedule with Audrey Mitchell

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 grad.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.