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Undergraduate Admissions

Admission & Aid for our Undergraduate Program

What does it take to get in? We pride ourselves on looking beyond the basic facts of standardized test scores and high school GPA. While these figures have a place in the admission process, it’s a whole lot more than that.

Undergraduate Program

Apply Early

We seek the student who wants to learn and be a member of a community that specializes in individual attention, both academic and interpersonal. We accept students on a continuing basis throughout the year. High school applicants are encouraged to apply early in their senior year.

Lakeland University Japan student at Global Conference

Application Process

Applying is a simple process, but there are certain steps that should be followed to ensure a successful start.

  1.  Apply to the Undergraduate Program by completing the checklist below. Remember, we're here to help you along the way!

  2. Upon completing your admissions file, our admissions team will review your documents and contact you if anything else is needed. Every applicant is required to schedule and complete an admissions interview. This step can be completed either in person at our campus or online. Your admissions officer will assist you in scheduling the interview. Upon a successful review, your official acceptance will be announced.

  3. Once you are accepted, your admissions officer will work with you to complete any remaining steps prior to your first semester orientations.

  4. For those in need of a student visa to study, check out the Visa Sponsorship tab below. You and your admissions counselor will be in contact from the start of your application process regarding visa deadlines and other information.

  5. Scholarship and financial aid information is also provided in the tab below, but we recommend you let your admissions counselor know early in the application process if you are interested in applying.

Please send any inquiries or completed forms to your admissions advisor. If this is your first time to contact LUJ Admissions, please email us at admissions@japan.lakeland.edu, call us at +81-03-6240-4215, or simply fill out the form below.

Complete your undergraduate online application form:

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The following documents will be needed to successfully complete your admissions file. All documents listed need to be sent to the Office of Admissions address below.

  1. Official High School transcripts (in English). We accept official transcripts via www.parchment.com and National Student ClearingHouse.
  2. A copy of your High School diploma (if applicable).
  3. Students who would like to share their ACT and SAT scores have the option to do so. These materials are not required as part of the application, but encouraged to submit. (SAT school code: 1393 / ACT school code 4592)
  4. TOEFL iBT (School Code 8962) / IELTS / Duolingo test scores.

Upon receipt of these items, your admissions file will be complete and ready for review.

Please send these documents to:

Lakeland University Japan
1-10-5 Kokugikan Front Bldg., Yokoami, Sumida-ku,
Tokyo, Japan 130-0015
Attention: LUJ Office of Admissions, 6F

    The following documents will be needed to successfully complete your admissions file. All documents listed need to be sent to the Office of Admissions address below.

    • A statement of purpose (300-400 words stating your interest in attending).
    • Recommendation Letter (should be typed or handwritten by a former or current teacher, guidance counselor, professor or employer, and must include their contact information).

    Upon receipt of these items, your admissions file will be complete and ready for review.

    Please send these documents to:

    Lakeland University Japan
    1-10-5 Kokugikan Front Bldg., Yokoami, Sumida-ku
    Tokyo, Japan 130-0015
    Attention: LUJ Office of Admissions, 6F

      A photo of you must be submitted digitally to the admissions office. This photo will be used for your LUJ student ID and visa application (if applicable). Please click here for photograph requirements and submit via email to admissions@japan.lakeland.edu

        1. Click here to learn about our Mentor Scholarship - another way to help lower costs.

        2. Accepted students with U.S. citizenship are able to apply for Financial Aid through our home campus (WI). Contact our admissions office so we can help you start the process. 

        3. Outside Scholarships. Consider using a scholarship search engine, such as fastweb.com, to assist you in your pursuit of outside scholarships. Begin applying for these as soon as possible in your senior year. 

        For applicants coming from overseas and in need of visa sponsorship, we're here to help. The visa application process begins as soon as you are officially accepted, but you can review the checklist to get a head start.

        1. Complete your Online Visa Application.
        2. Passport Photocopy (color). This can be submitted by email or postal mail. 
        3. Proof of Financial Support. Students need to submit one or more of the following documents to verify financial support: official bank statements, financial aid award letters, student loan award letters, or a GI Bill COE. Please contact the admissions office for approval of other documents you may wish to submit for this purpose. 
        4. Complete the Confidential Financial Certificate form (click here for a PDF version). This may also be submitted by email or postal mail.
        5. Pay the Student Visa Application Fee (20,000 JPY). Instructions on how to complete this payment will be sent to you via email.

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