Directory of Services

Our advisors provide comprehensive and collaborative academic advising using multiple modalities. Graduate students are encouraged, empowered, and educated to become self-directed learners and competent decision-makers. Best practices, current research, and student feedback inform the strategies and resources used to guide and support students' educational, career, and life goals. Student success is fostered in an inclusive environment that acknowledges individual and diverse needs, intellectual curiosity, and cultural awareness and encourages lifelong learning.

In Graduate Admissions, we provide admissions support to students pursuing one of our master’s degree, PhD, or certificate programs.

The Graduate Licensure Advisor is a specialist for Expressive Therapies and Counseling and Psychology licensure across the United States. This advisor can answer questions about state-by-state licensure reciprocity and can provide assistance in completing applications for state licensure

The Office of the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences oversees the leadership of the Departments of Counseling & Psychology (Masters and PhD), Expressive Therapies (Masters and Phd), Mindfulness (Masters) and the MFA Program in Creative Writing.

The Dean's office engages in curriculum development, course evaluations, community and alumni engagement. 

The Dean's Office in the Graduate School of Education oversees the day-to-day academic operations of the school. The office is composed of the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean for Administration, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Manager of Digital Communications and Curriculum, Director of Course Scheduling Services, and the Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation.

Information Technology (IT) is committed to providing reliable and secure services, inventive resolutions, and excellent support to the Lesley community. Our commitment and technology resources enrich the experiences of Lesley students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis.

International Student Services Assists international students with their I-20, F-1, and international student experience from acceptance through post-completion F-1 work authorization.

LCAL supports adult learners throughout their journey at Lesley. We offer advising geared toward undergraduate adult students; flexible program pathways to help maximize transfer credits; access to fully online programs; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to evaluate prior college level learning for credit; and community building for adult learners. We also house Lesley's Veterans Student Resource Center which supports all Lesley veterans and family members.

The Lesley University Counseling Center (LUCC) provides short-term counseling support to Lesley students who are actively enrolled* in one of Lesley's degree-granting or Threshold programs and are physically located in Massachusetts for in-person or telehealth appointments.

* (registered during the semester that they are seeking support in)

The Lesley University Support Hub offers a one-stop location to address questions regarding information related to the Office of the University Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, Student Financial Services, Student Financial Planning, and the Student Accounts Office. Visit our online knowledge base for answers to many common questions.