Applying to a Graduate Program
COVID-19 Policies
- CUNY has announced that as of Summer 2023, students are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Graduate Programs
- A&H: School of Arts and Humanities
- HS2N: School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing
- NSS: School of Natural and Social Sciences
- SoB: School of Business
- SCPS: School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- SOE: School of Education
| Programs | Advisor | Contact Information |
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| Doctorates | ||
| Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Ed. D. Organizational Leadership, Development and Change |
Julia Hood | Julia.Hood@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Advanced Certificates and Extensions | ||
| Brian Wynne | Brian.wynne@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Joye Smith | Joye.smith@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Educational Leadership School District Leader Adv. Cert. (Online) |
Rosa Rivera-McCutchen | Rosa.riveramccutchen@lehman.cuny.edu |
Amanda Gulla Tiffany Dejayne |
Amanda.gulla@lehman.cuny.edu Tiffany.dejaynes@lehman.cuny.edu |
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| Hari Pant | Hari.pant@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Lisa Fusco | Lisa.fusco@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Human Rights Education for transformative Justice Adv. Cert. (Online) |
Wesley Pitts | Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Celia Cruz | Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Daniel Stuckart | Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Music Adv. Cert. |
Penny Prince | Penny.prince@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Wesley Pitts Sunyata Smith |
Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu Sunyata.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
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| Daniel Stuckart Sherry Deckman |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Sherry.deckman@lehman.cuny.edu |
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| Meagan Serrano | Meagan.serrano@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Meagan Serrano | Meagan.serrano@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Danielle Magaldi-Dopman | Danielle.magaldidopman@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Speech Language Pathology with Bilingual Extension Adv. Cert |
Talita Fortunato-Tavares | talita.fortunatotavares@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Teacher Leadership Adv. Cert. SOE |
Jennifer Van-Allen | jennifer.vanallen@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Adam Yuro | Adam.yuro@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Joye Smith | Joye.smith@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Master's Degree |
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Accounting M.S. |
Linda Tauber | Linda.tauber@lehman.cuny.edu |
Art M.A/M.F. A. |
Sean McCarthy | Sean.McCarthy@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Janet Skolnik | Janet.skolnik@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Stephen Redenti | Bio.gradadviser@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Shirley Bishop | Shirley.bishop@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Shirley Bishop | Shirley.bishop@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Business International Business M.S. SoB |
Shirley Bishop | Shirley.bishop@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Celestial Wills-Jackson | Celestial.wills-jackson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Celestial Wills-Jackson | Celestial.wills-jackson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Mingxian Zhong | Mingxian.zhong@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Stuart Chen-Hayes | Stuart.chen-hayes@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Stuart Chen-Hayes | Stuart.chen-hayes@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Cecilia Espinosa | Cecilia.espinosa@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Cecilia Espinosa | Cecilia.espinosa@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Rosa Rivera-McCutchen | Rosa.riveramccutchen@lehman.cuny.edu | |
English M.A. |
Deirdre Pettipiece |
Deirdre.pettipiece@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Amanda Gulla Tiffany Dejaynes |
Amanda.gulla@lehman.cuny.edu Tiffany.dejaynes@lehman.cuny.edu |
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English Education Students with Disabilities M.S. Ed. (Grades 7 - 12) |
Amanda Gulla Tiffany Dejaynes |
Amanda.gulla@lehman.cuny.edu Tiffany.dejaynes@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Hari Pant | Hari.pant@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Craig Demmer | Craig.demmer@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Lisa Fusco | Lisa.fusco@lehman.cuny.edu | |
History M.A. |
Amanda Wunder | Amanda.wunder@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Bradley Schoenfeld | Brad.schoenfeld@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Liberal Studies M.A. |
Timothy Alborn | Timothy.alborn@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Celia Cruz Rabab Abi-Hanna |
Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu Rabab.abihanna@lehman.cuny.edu |
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| Celia Cruz Rabab Abi-Hanna |
Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu Rabab.abihanna@lehman.cuny.edu |
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| Math Education Students with Disabilities M.S. Ed. (Grades 7 - 12) SOE |
Celia Cruz Rabab Abi-Hanna |
Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu Rabab.abihanna@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Celia Cruz | Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Music M.A.T. |
Penny Prince | Penny.prince@lehman.cuny.edu |
Nursing M.S. |
Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu |
Nutrition M.S. |
Lalitha Samuel | Lalitha.samuel@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Janet DeSimone | Janet.desimone@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Pure Math M.A. |
Brian Wynne | Brian.wynne@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Hyangmi Kim | Hyangmi.kim@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Wesley Pitts Sunyata Smith |
Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu Sunyata.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
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| Science Education Students with Disabilities M.S. Ed. (Grades 7 - 12) SOE |
Wesley Pitts Sunyata Smith |
Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu Sunyata.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
Social Studies Education (Entering with NYS Initial Certificate) M.A. |
Daniel Stuckart Sherry Deckman |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Sherry.deckman@lehman.cuny.edu |
Social Studies Education (Entering without NYS Initial Certificate) M.A. |
Daniel Stuckart Sherry Deckman |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Sherry.deckman@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Social Studies Education Students with Disabilities M.S. Ed. (Grades 7 - 12) SOE |
Daniel Stuckart Sherry Deckman |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Sherry.deckman@lehman.cuny.edu |
Social Work M.S.W. |
Deborah Rubin | Deborah.rubin@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Juan Jesus Payan | Graddirector.spanish@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Adam Yuro | Adam.yuro@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Meagan Serrano | Meagan.serrano@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Special Education Bilingual Childhood (Dual Cert.) M.S. Ed |
Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Special Education Bilingual Early Childhood |
Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Meagan Serrano | Meagan.serrano@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Meagan Serrano | Meagan.serrano@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Danielle Magaldi-Dopman | Danielle.magaldidopman@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Danielle Magaldi-Dopman | Danielle.magaldidopman@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Christine Neumayer | Graduate.slhs@lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Speech Language Pathology with Bilingual Extension M.A. HS2N |
Christine Neumayer | Graduate.slhs@lehman.cuny.edu |
Teaching English to Students of Other Languages T.E.S.O.L. |
Joye Smith | Joye.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
Teaching Students with Speech Language Disabilities M.A. |
Christine Neumayer | Graduate.slhs@lehman.cuny.edu |
Attend an Information Session
Application Deadlines
| Schools | Fall | Spring | Arts and Humanities |
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| Art M.A/M.F.A |
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Continuing and Professional Studies |
| Liberal Studies |
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Education |
| Art Education, Art Teacher, (Pre-K - Grade 12) |
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| Bilingual Extension |
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| Childhood Ed. |
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| Childhood Ed. Bilingual Ext. |
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| Counselor Ed: School Counseling and Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
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| Early Childhood Ed. |
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| Early Childhood Ed. Bilingual Ext. |
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| Educational Leadership School Building Leader |
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| Educational Leadership District Level |
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| English Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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| Human Rights Education and Transformative Justice Adv. Cert. |
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| Literacy Studies (Birth - Grade 6 & Grades 5 - 12) |
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| Math Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Ed. D. Organizational Leadership, Development and Change |
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| Science Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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| Social Studies Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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| Spanish Teaching |
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| Special Education Programs M.S.Ed. |
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| Special Education Programs Adv. Cert. |
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Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing |
| Health Education and Promotion M.A. (Online Program) |
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| Health Education Adv. Cert. |
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| Health Education M.S.Ed |
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| Human Performance and Fitness M.S. |
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| Nursing (DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner M.S. & Adv. Cert) |
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| Nursing (Pediatic Nurse Practitioner M.S. & Adv. Cert) |
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| Nutrition |
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| Recreation Education |
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| Social Work |
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| Speech Language Pathology |
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Natural and Social Sciences |
| Actuarial Mathematics |
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| Biology |
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| Computer Science |
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| Geographic Information Science (G.I.S.C.) |
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| Pure Math M.A. |
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| Math Instruction |
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Special Programs |
| Mercy College Programs |
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Create, Complete and Submit Online Application*
Application Types
Graduate Degree Seeking Application - for those applying to begin a master's degree program.
Advanced Certificate and Extension Applications - for those applying for a short program of study in a particular subject. Most require the completion of a Master's Degree prior to applying. Financial Aid is not available.
Graduate Application for Non-Degree Admission - for those not applying to a master's degree program.
- For those who wish to complete the teacher certification process independently with the Department of Education (DOE), must apply as a non-degree student through one of the following pathways:
- An initial certificate through the Individual Evaluation
- An additional initial certificate through the Classroom Teaching Certification
- Advancing certificate level through the Certificate Progression
- An initial certificate through the Individual Evaluation
Please complete the pathways form and submit to the Program Advisor.
*Non-matriculated graduate students must reapply to the College by submitting the Graduate Application for Non-Degree Admission and pay the application fee following an absence from the College of any length.
Graduate Application for Readmission - for those on a leave-of-absence of 1 year to 3 years (3+ years must reapply).
Change of Graduate Curriculum (PDF) - for currently enrolled students requesting a change in certification, subject area, and/or graduate degree program. Complete and submit the form to the Office of Graduate Studies or Registrar.
Before submitting application
- Ask individuals to complete the online Recommendation Form (two or three recommendations - depending on your program of interest). Reference letters submitted on your behalf: should be from instructors or supervisors who can attest to your past academic performance and capacity for graduate work; must be written on official letterhead and signed; and submitted to the graduate admissions office electronically through the application system.
- Upload supporting documents (programs may have additional requirements)
- Application essay: Type a career objective essay of 500 words describing your intellectual and academic interests, accomplishments, and goals. If there is anything anomalous in your academic record(s), please explain.
- Refer to the application for specific academic program supplemental forms additional essay questions or required supporting documents.
- Additional Documents you may need to upload:
- Resume (required for all programs except those leading to teacher certification)
- Professional License
- Professional Certificate
- Admissions tests (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS)
- Proof of Name
- Proof of Graduation
- Proof of Citizenship
- Proof of New York State Residency
- Proof of Status
- International Students
College Credit Outside of the U.S.
Pay Application Fee
Mail your non-refundable $75.00 (advanced certificate/ degree-seeking / extension/ non-degree) or $20.00 (readmit) application fee and the Application Fee Voucher form (print from your ApplyYourself application) to the Bursars Office:
- Add your Applicant Client ID, EMPL ID (if known), and the semester of entry to the memo portion of your check or money order.
- Make your check/money order payable to Lehman College and mail the payment to:
Lehman College
Bursar’s Office – Shuster Hall 031
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West
Bronx, New York 10468-1589
Request Final Official Transcripts
- Make sure you have submitted your application and have requested official transcripts simultaneously.
- Request official transcripts for all college credits obtained during and after high school.
- Transcripts are considered official only when sent via a digital credential company (ex. Parchment, E transcript, National Clearinghouse) to graduate.admissions@lehman.cuny.edu or U.S. Postal Service to:
Lehman College/CUNY
Office of Graduate Admissions
Shuster Hall, Room 158
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West
Bronx, New York 10468
- Applicants who attended institutions outside the United States must submit foreign credit evaluation. Evaluations and translations should be completed 8-10 weeks prior to the deadline.
- All applications and supporting documents received by Lehman College become the property of Lehman College and cannot be photocopied, returned or sent elsewhere.
- If you are in your final undergraduate semester, submit the official transcript of course work completed to date. Upon graduation, a final transcript showing the degree awarded and conferral date must be presented.
- If the applicant is a Lehman College alumni, the Lehman College transcript does not need to be submitted if in attendance from 1993 to present. The Office of Graduate Admissions will retrieve the transcript.
- Applicants that attended Lehman College prior to this date must request a transcript from the Registrar's Office via the link here
- Additionally, transcripts from colleges attended prior to Lehman College must be submitted.
The CUNY Board of Trustee policy regarding submission of fraudulent documents in support of an application for admission can be found here
Application Review Process
- Once the application is complete, the Advisor for your program of interest will be alerted.
- Applications are reviewed and decisions made by the academic program admissions committee.
Next Steps Upon Acceptance
- Upon acceptance, you will receive registration and enrollment information via e-mail.
- Immunization Requirements – All students taking 6 or more credits in-person or hybrid are required to submit MMR and Meningitis (MEN) immunization records. You may do so by logging into your Lehman360 account and uploading your proof of immunization in the Student Health Portal. Alternatively, you can complete the Medical Requirements Form found here: Microsoft Forms and email your proof of vaccination to med.requirements@lehman.cuny.edu.
Please note, at this time new students will not be able to drop immunization records off to the Health Center in-person. All submissions must be completed electronically. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Health Center at med.requirements@lehman.cuny.edu.
CUNY has announced that as of Summer 2023, students are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
FAQ
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