General Requirements for B.A.

In order to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree, students must fulfill one class (6 units) in each of the following areas:

  • Division of humanities
  • Division of fine arts
  • Division of social sciences
  • Lab course in biology, chemistry, geology or physics
  • Course emphasizing global perspectives
  • Course focusing on dimensions of diversity
  • Course designated as writing intensive or speaking intensive (This requirement must be completed at Lawrence)
  • Course designated as emphasizing quantitative analysis
  • Course in a foreign language taken at the intermediate level

Completion of at least one major is required, as well as 12 courses numbered 200 and above.

Courses accepted for degree credit do not necessarily fulfill specific major requirements. Completion of the major of your choice may require work in addition to the minimum number of credits to graduate. Please consult with a faculty advisor concerning major requirements.

Visit the Registrar for more detailed information.

Schedule a Visit

 Visiting campus is the best way to get a feel for the campus which will help with your decision. Try the food, meet some students, see the sights, chat with professors, sit down with an admission counselor and more. Schedule your visit to Lawrence.

Contact Us

We have an admissions officer dedicated to transfer admissions; feel free to contact him anytime.

Chuck Erickson
Transfer Admissions Coordinator

chuck.erickson@lawrence.edu

Apply to Lawrence

To begin your application, select either the Common Application or the Lawrence Application. Both applications are the same, so use whichever your prefer. (Our advice: if you are applying to other colleges and universities who use the Common Application, this is a great choice. If you are not applying to other schools who use the Common Application, the Lawrence Application may work better for you.) Lawrence University does not charge an application fee. At this time, applications for admission are still being accepted for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Common Application: Apply for 2019-20 Academic Year

Lawrence Application: Apply for 2019-20 Academic Year

Financial Aid Information

Transfer students are eligible for merit-based scholarships up to $30,000 per year! Phi Theta Kappa scholars will receive a minimum scholarship of $26,000 upon admittance. Learn more about the financial aid offered to transfer students at Lawrence and see the financial aid checklist.

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