Where Creativity and Imagination Thrive

Join a community of scholars who are working toward a more just world.

35+ Undergraduate Majors

At Lesley University, you’ll use creativity to tackle the world’s problems. Whether you’re dissecting brains in a lab, inspiring the next generation in a classroom, or exploring identity in your art, you’ll find a meaningful career inspired by your imagination. And with 35+ majors and 45+ minors in the arts, education, business, social work, and more, you can craft an educational experience and career path that's uniquely yours.

Gain hands-on experience in guided internships and discover bold ideas. After graduation, you’ll join a community of scholars and a network of 90,000+ alumni. Fueled by a purpose to drive social change and a commitment to the human arts, you'll be ready to become a catalyst for a more just and humane world.

Generous Transfer Policy

As a transfer student at Lesley, you can transfer in up to 66 credits for our art & design BFA programs and up to 90 credits for our liberal arts majors. We're also part of the Massachusetts Guarantee program. This means we have expanded in-state transfer options for students graduating from Massachusetts community colleges.

Thinking about transferring here?

Log in to Transferology, add the courses you've taken, and see how they'll transfer to Lesley University.

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Come meet us virtually

The best way to get a feel for life at Lesley is to see it for yourself. For the Fall 2022 semester, we are running several virtual Open Houses, Information Sessions, and other events for future undergrads like you.

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Money for Grad School

Finish your bachelor's degree and keep going. Get 12 free credits toward your Lesley master's degree with The Lesley Dividend. That's a savings of up to $13,000.

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Experience Cambridge, Massachusetts

It all happens right here in Cambridge. At Lesley, you’ll live in the world’s greatest college town. Over 250,000 students from all over the globe call the Cambridge area home. That means you’ll find risk takers, mold breakers, scholars, and dreamers.

You’ll also be surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, concerts, and museums. If you can’t find it here, chances are you’re not looking hard enough.