Admissions Information for Mount Ida Students

Whether you're a current Mount Ida student or were recently admitted there, at Lesley University we're opening our campus to students like you. We've streamlined our application process, opened eligibility for merit scholarships, guaranteed spaces in our residence halls, and more. It's our way of saying we think you could make great things happen here.

As a Lesley student, you’ll do things that spark your creativity and get you out into the world to put theory into action. In the classroom and through your required internships, you’ll do meaningful work in the arts, education, and human services. And you’ll do all of this in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston.

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Find out what’s possible at Lesley.

You're invited to our Accepted Students Day on Tuesday, April 17. Take tours of campus, grab lunch, and talk to current students. Walk away with all the information you need to know that Lesley is your perfect fit.

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How to Apply

Fall 2018 admitted freshmen and transfer students, as well as current Mount Ida students in good academic standing, are guaranteed admission to Lesley. If you're a current Mount Ida student you can also rest assured that 100 percent of your Mount Ida credits will be applied to your Lesley degree.

We’re committed to making your transition to Lesley as easy as possible. Once you have submitted your application, an admissions counselor will be in touch with you to talk about next steps. Follow the instructions below to get started on your application today.

Fall 2018 Admitted Freshmen

Log in to your Common Application and add Lesley University. Please submit a copy of your acceptance letter from Mount Ida to ugdocs@lesley.edu.
Fall 2018 Admitted Transfer Students

Log in to your Common Application and add Lesley University. Please submit a copy of your acceptance letter from Mount Ida to ugdocs@lesley.edu.
Current Mount Ida Students
Complete our streamlined application.

Submit your Mount Ida transcript to ugdocs@lesley.edu; we can work with an unofficial transcript to generate a credit evaluation.

Cost & Financial Aid

Are you eligible for financial aid?

If you currently receive federal aid, complete the 2018-2019 FAFSA and add the Lesley University code 002160.
Our Student Financial Planners will reach out to discuss your Lesley Award package; you can also contact them at sfp@lesley.edu or by phone at 617.349.8800.

Contact Undergraduate Admissions

Have questions? Want to learn more about which of Lesley's 32+ programs are right for you? Need an application pep talk?

Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to make applying to Lesley as seamless as possible. Get in touch by emailing admissions@lesley.edu or calling 617.349.8800.

Rocky postulating in front of his artwork

Rocky Cotard ’18

For artist Rocky Cotard, returning to Haiti opened new avenues for self-discovery, expression, and discussing differences.

of our 2020 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.

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Internships & Careers

Learn more about internships and jobs.

Senior Chord Shariffe speaks with freshmen at Student Transition Weekend.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Explore resources for funding your education. Apply for scholarships and grants to help cover the cost of your bachelor’s degree.

Learn More

Colleen Shannon stands in a room at the Children's Place.

Colleen Shannon ’04

Combining art with therapy, Colleen gives grieving children a healthy way to process death.

Welcome to Cambridge, MA : If there’s a place where the most creative, smart, and interesting people flock to, Lesley is right in the center of it. Cambridge forms a nexus of research and scholarship that’s unmatched anywhere in the world.

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Stroll across the Charles River to Boston

People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.

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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.

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Obsessive shoppers will love browsing the storefronts in Harvard Square

Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue

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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike

Row of restaurants and shops in Harvard Square. Some people are walking by, some are sitting.

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There's always something happening here, from live music to performance art.

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Local music venues, like the Sinclair, make for amazing culture and nightlife

Inside the Harvard Square subway station

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Get from point A to point B easily on the subway (known as the T)

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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy

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A nexus for education and the arts, Cambridge has endless museums and galleries to explore

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And let's not forget our famous neighbor—Harvard University

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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus

Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge

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With Boston minutes away on the T, there's so much to explore

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Remember to look up—there's public art everywhere in Cambridge

Asian eateries in University Hall, Lesley University

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You probably wouldn't guess it, but inside Lesley you'll find some of the city's best Asian cuisine

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Whatever you're craving, you're sure to find it in this foodie mecca

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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge

Shop on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA

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You'll love shopping local on vibrant Massachusetts Ave.

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Find anything from Tibetan wares to quirky home goods during a shopping trip along Massachusetts Ave,

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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River

Welcome to Cambridge, MA

If there’s a place where the most creative, smart, and interesting people flock to, Lesley is right in the center of it. Cambridge forms a nexus of research and scholarship that’s unmatched anywhere in the world.

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Contact Undergraduate Admissions

Phone and Email

Where to Find Us

Undergraduate Admissions
101 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Mailing Address
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

When to Visit Us

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Virtual or in person
Weekends by appointment only