Find your place at Lawrence.
Lawrence is a private college of arts and sciences and conservatory of music where students from around the world learn, create, perform, research, and grow together.
Here, you’ll find challenging academics, close faculty support, and a campus community that helps you feel at home while preparing you to go anywhere.
Getting Ready to Apply?
Applying from outside the United States comes with a few extra steps. Start with the application requirements for international students so you know what to submit and when.
Funding Your Lawrence Education
Lawrence University is committed to making a Lawrence education affordable. All admitted students are automatically considered for generous merit scholarships and need-based financial aid. Once awarded, institutional scholarships and aid are guaranteed and renewed at the same level for four years.
To determine eligibility for need-based assistance, students must complete the Lawrence University Certification of Finances form and submit supporting financial documents within five days of the application deadline. No substitute forms will be accepted.
Support You Can Feel
As an international student, you’ll have support from people who understand the questions that come with studying in a new country. From immigration guidance to academic support and campus resources, Lawrence will help you settle in and keep moving forward.
12%
of students are international students
Lawrence draws students from all over the world.
8 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Small class sizes mean big opportunities to pursue your passions.
1450
students
You’ll be part of a close, creative, and connected community.
Chat With A Current International Student
Want to know what it’s really like to live and learn at Lawrence? Connect with a current international student.
The Power of Engaged Learning
Lawrence’s student-to-faculty ratio is one of the lowest in the country, which means you’ll have access to faculty mentors, hands-on learning, and research opportunities with your professors and peers.
Success in Life After Lawrence
With a strong liberal education, close faculty mentorship, and career support, Lawrentians go on to graduate school, fellowships, research, creative work, service, and careers around the world.
International Student Services
As an international student, you’ll have support from people who understand the questions that come with studying in a new country. From immigration guidance to academic support and campus resources, Lawrence will help you settle in and keep moving forward.
English as a Second Language Resources
The Center for Academic Success provides second language speakers of English with opportunities to continue to improve their English proficiency. This includes class support, ESL tutoring, ESL courses, individual consultation, and self-study using the ESL resource library.
Summer Institute for International Students
The Summer Institute occurs before a student’s first term on campus and eases the transition into the academic learning community. Students engage in the types of study common in U.S. liberal arts institutions, including academic discussions, thesis-driven essays, and critical thinking about texts and lectures.
Pathways Program
Pathways helps students who may need additional support during their transition to campus by focusing the first year on improving English language skills. Students in this program typically complete the required English language coursework, and their Lawrence degree in four and a half to five years.
Explore Life at Lawrence
Friendship Family Program
The Friendship Family program helps international students learn about American culture and share their own culture by connecting them with local families.
Student Clubs and Activities
“I often spend time in International House doing homework and hanging out with my friends. I also have the chance to connect with people in Appleton through the Friendship Family program. In addition, the Lawrence International Club student organization creates a bond within the international student community through different activities like Fall Formal, Cultural Dinner, and Cabaret.” — Cally Yuan
Office of Admissions
Campus Location
Chapman Hall
757 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Contact
Phone: (920) 832-6500
Fax: (920) 832-6782
admissions@lawrence.edu
Hours
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Mailing Address
711 East Boldt Way, Appleton,
WI 54911
