How to apply
We accept either the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Application or the Common Application with no preference for one over the other. Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ does not charge an application fee.
First-Year Fall Term Application Deadlines
| Application Round | Application Deadline | Admission Notification | Student Decision Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | Nov. 1 | Dec. 1 | Dec. 15 |
| Early Action 1 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 15 | May 1 |
| Early Action 2 | Dec. 1 | Jan 25 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision | Jan. 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
Transfer Application Deadlines
| Entry Term | Application Deadline | Certification of Finances Deadline | Admission & Scholarship Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (September) | April 1 | April 6 | May 15 |
| Winter (January) | Sept. 23 | Sept. 23 | Oct. 3 |
| Spring (April) | Feb. 1 | Feb. 6 | Feb. 15 |
Application Requirements – All International Students
- Official High School Transcript. Students are required to provide an English translation.
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English Language Proficiency. Proficiency may be demonstrated by any one of the following:
- An indication that English is your primary language
- Through a letter from your counselor or other school official or a submitted school profile that indicates that the language of instruction in your high school was English. This letter can be sent directly to adm_operations@lawrence.edu with title "English Proficiency Waiver, *student's name*". Alternatively, your counselor or school official may submit a school report that indicates the language of instruction.
- Test scores should be sent directly to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ from the testing agency
- TOEFL
- TOEFL iBT overall minimum (for tests taken before Jan 21, 2026): 80/120
- *TOEFL iBT overall minimum (for tests taken on or after Jan 21, 2026): 4.0 (on the new 1–6 scale) (approx. equivalent)
- Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's school code for TOEFL is 1398
- IELTS 6.5 out of 9 overall band score
- Duolingo minimum score of 115
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 580
- Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's school code for the SAT is 1398
- ACT English/Writing: 24
- Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's school code for the ACT is 4596
- Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Certification of Finances Form
- Available via your online portal after application submission
- All applicants must complete the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Certification of Finance form no later than five days after your application deadline. No other forms (i.e. CSS Profile, etc) will be accepted.
- Supporting financial documentation is required as part of the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Certification of Finance form which may include any combination of the following:
- A current official bank statement
- A letter or other documentation from an employer verifying parent income
- A letter and bank statement from a private sponsor
- Letter of financial support from sponsor program
- If you have further documentation beyond any of these that may help us make a proper assessment, we welcome the opportunity to review it.
- We accept copies of financial documents via e-mail. We reserve the right to request originals at any stage in the admissions process.
Additional Requirements
Transfer Applicants
- Official College Transcripts
- Official Transcripts from all colleges attended are required for transfer applicants
- A credit evaluation is required for any credits awarded from an institution outside the United States. This evaluation must be completed by either or .
Conservatory Applicants
- Select Early Decision, Early Action 1, or Regular Decision as your application round. Early Action 2 is not available for Conservatory degrees.
- Submit specific music-related materials and complete a required audition.