International Student Checklist

Congratulations on your acceptance to Lasell University!  We know this is an exciting time of year and you should be proud of your accomplishments. 

You have been selected from a competitive group of applicants and we know you will benefit from a Lasell Degree. Below is a checklist of all the things that you need to do next. 

• Enrollment Deposit
  Submit your enrollment deposit to reserve your space in the program.
  
  
• Secure your F-1 Student Visa
  Get your F-1 student visa at a US embassy. 
  
  
• Graduate Student Orientation
  The Graduate and Professional Studies New Student Orientation is held at the beginning of the fall and spring sessions. This is an opportunity to learn about the variety of resources and services available to help graduate students make well-informed and appropriate academic and administrative plans. Additionally, students will meet and hear from Academic Department Chairs, faculty, administrative staff, and other graduate students. New international students must attend.
  
  
• International Student Orientation
  International Student Orientation is held at the start of the semester.  Please go to this site for more information and to register for Graduate International Student Orientation. This orientation is mandatory for all international students on a F-1 student visa.
  
  
• New Graduate Student To-Do List
  The New Graduate Student To-Do List provides detailed instructions for setting up your email account, ordering your textbooks, completing the Graduate Online Orientation, and more.
  
  
• Secure Housing Prior to Arrival
  Graduate students must secure their own housing. Lasell offers on-campus living accommodations for graduate students. If you are interested in living on-campus, you may apply for on-campus housing.
  
  
• Submit Health forms
  Submit health forms to the Health Center. 
  
  
• Register for Classes
  Graduate students use the Lasell University GPS Registration & Billing System to enroll in classes. To prepare for registration, course requirements and detailed course descriptions for the Graduate Programs can be found in the Lasell University Academic Catalog. The Course Offerings for graduate students can be found under Academics on the left-hand side of MyLasell portal.
  
  For assistance selecting your courses or registering, contact your Graduate
  Enrollment Counselor.
  
  As an F-1 visa holder, graduate international students are required to be registered for 9 credits during the fall and spring semesters.  Any student who starts in the summer must also register for a total of 9 credits during their first summer term. Only 3 credits of the required 9 credits can be taken through an online course.  The other 6 credits must be taken in hybrid form.
  
  
• Begin Your Studies
  See the academic calendar for session start dates. 
  
  

Helpful Resources:

• Pre-arrival Information
  Pre-Arrival Guides and Handbooks
• Employment Information for F-1 Students
  
  
• CPT Internships for International Students
  Students can apply for a paid or unpaid CPT Internships after one academic year of valid F-1 student status with permission from the International Student Services (ISS) first. It does not cost anything to apply through Curricular Practical Training (CPT). 
  
  
• International Events at Lasell