Readmit Application Instructions
Before starting your application, contact the Program Advisor for approval to start the application process.
Readmit Application Deadlines
- Spring January 15
- Fall August 15
Create, Complete and Submit Online Readmit Application
Graduate Application for Readmission - for those on a leave-of-absence of 3 semesters to 3 years (3+ years must reapply).
- To start the application, click on Create Account.*
- Fill out the form on the next page with all your contact information.
- At the bottom of the page, create your unique username, password, and use an email that you check frequently.
This will be our primary method of communicating with you about your application status, decision, next steps, etc. We recommend that you do not opt out of communications with Lehman.
*(Please note: If you applied before using our online application make sure you use a different username, password, and email address from what was on your prior application)
- When you get to the section, Begin Application Here, select the following:
- Admit type: Readmit
- Program: (Select Program Previously Attended)
Before Submitting Application
- Upload supporting documents (programs may have additional requirements)
- Final, official transcripts from institutions attended in your absence from Lehman
- Additional Documents you may need to upload:
- Proof of Name
- Proof of Citizenship
- Proof of New York State Residency
- Proof of Status
- International Students (Students Educated Outside the United States)
Pay Application Fee
The non-refundable $20.00 readmit application fee* must be paid online by credit card or e-check.
Since the application fee is devoted to the administrative cost of processing all applications, it is not refundable under any circumstances; regardless of the outcome, date of filing, the time of review, or if the application is withdrawn.
- Veterans and current military service personnel are exempt from the application fee. Veterans must submit their DD-214. Current military service personnel must submit their military identification card.
*You may contact the Bursar Office with questions about the status of the application fee payments.
Request Final Official Transcripts from All Schools Attended After Lehman
- Make sure you have submitted your application and have requested official transcripts simultaneously.
- 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.
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
We have provided answers to frequently asked questions for your perusal.
