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At Lee University, you will discover more than a college experience. You will find a community that feels like home, where professors know your name and care deeply about your growth.
You will be surrounded by peers who encourage you to live out your faith, pursue, passions, and prepare for the calling God has placed on your life.
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The Lee McNair Scholars Program is designed to:
- Support talented, highly motivated scholars as they strive to achieve their educational goals
- Provide scholars with a foundation for graduate school success through seminars, workshops, campus visits, research experience, and academic conferences
- Create academic, financial, cultural, and social support for scholars to contribute scholarship within their academic discipline
- Cultivate an interdisciplinary community of like-minded scholars within a cohort-based model
Undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply to the Lee McNair Scholars Program:
- Either a first-generation college student with a maximum income level established by the U.S. Department of Education OR a member of an underrepresented group in graduate education (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Pacific Islander, Native American, or Alaska/Hawaii Native)
- Must have completed 60 credit hours by summer prior to joining the program
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Full-time student at Lee University
- Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above
- Engage in research. All Scholars conduct research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor. By completing quality research projects, students receive a realistic picture of graduate school scholarship, while learning the skills needed to succeed in doctoral programs.
- Develop and deliver professional research presentations. McNair Scholars present their research at selected research symposia. In addition, students have the opportunity to travel to professional conferences and to network with faculty and graduate students through membership in professional organizations.
- Enroll in Fall McNair Research Course. Scholars enroll in a research methods course to refine their academic skills within an interdisciplinary emphasis. In addition, scholars will attend workshops and seminars focused on topics related to the graduate school application process, including how to identify graduate programs that "fit" their needs and interests, securing financial assistance, preparing for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and how to navigate graduate school.
McNair stipend. Scholars receive an educational incentive up to $2,800.00 per year, along with room and board during the McNair Summer Institute. Scholars will also receive up to $1,500.00 for research materials and supplies.- Mentoring. Each student selects a faculty mentor in their academic discipline who provides guidance throughout the undergraduate research process and advice during the graduate school application process. Mentors serve as role models and are an essential resource for their McNair Scholar.
- Academic development. Individual academic counseling from program staff and a faculty mentor enables students to maximize their undergraduate program experience and to prepare for graduate study.
- Supportive scholarly, social, and cultural environment. Scholars engage with others through a shared course, monthly seminars, group events, and various cultural excursions.
- Funding for graduate school campus visits and conferences. Scholars may receive funding to travel to meet with graduate faculty and to learn more about the department and institution in order to make their final graduate school decision. In addition, scholars will receive funding to attend regional and/or national conferences to present research findings and to network with fellow McNair scholars around the country.
McNair stipend. Scholars receive an educational incentive up to $2,800.00 per year, along with room and board during the McNair Summer Institute. Scholars will also receive up to $1,500.00 for research materials and supplies.
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ARE THESE LEGITMATE COLLEGE COURSES?
YES! Summer Honors courses are specifically designed for this program and are taught by some of Lee University's top professors. These intensive, pass/fail college courses provide an excellent opportunity for academic growth. Upon satisfactory completion of the courses, six hours of academic credit will be added to your Lee University transcript.
WHAT IS THE COST?
Summer Honors offers incredible educational value! For just $980, students receive six college credits, along with books, lodging, meals, and activities—all included in this comprehensive program.
For the 200 students chosen to participate, Summer Honors is a transformative two-week experience filled with learning, personal growth, laughter, and lasting connections. Ready to apply? Please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Click Here to download flyer.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
When you arrive at Lee University, you’ll meet your roommate and be introduced to your peer leader—a current Lee student who will guide you throughout your stay.
Over the next two weeks, you’ll enjoy a full schedule packed with morning and afternoon classes, delicious meals, special services, and fun evening activities.
Highlights include whitewater rafting, the Greek Olympics, and our Summer Honors banquet. You will have the opportunity to engage with the spiritual life at Lee through worship services and small group gatherings, providing you with time for personal reflection and growth in your calling.
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?
To be eligible for our Summer Honors program, you must meet the following criteria:
· Be a member of the graduating class of 2025 or 2026.
· Have a minimum GPA of 3.2 OR score of 24 on the ACT or 1120 on the SAT.
Find any forms you may need to complete your financial aid file below. Contact the Lee Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.
This application must be filled out every year in order to receive federal financial aid and is available for the following school year beginning October 1.
This ID gives you access to the Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
This is a tool created by the U.S. Department of Education to help students get an early start on the financial aid process by providing them with an early estimate of their eligibility for federal student aid.
This form is only required in the event that corrections are made to the federal application. Both the student and at least one parent (if a dependent student) must sign this form.
This form is only required for students who did not maintain satisfactory academic progress and received Federal Aid during their last period of enrollment at Lee University.
Students or parents have two options to complete the following requirement:
- IRS Data Retrieval Tool
- Go to your FASFA
- Sign in using your FSA ID.
- Click the “Make Corrections” Link
- Click the Financial Tab
- From this tab, you will receive instructions about the IRS data retrieval process. Please note: To use this option the IRS must have received your completed tax return. Also, note the data must be unaltered once transferred to the FAFSA. Also, be certain to complete all the steps for resubmitting the FAFSA.
- IRS Tax Transcript: Instructions, Get Transcript – Online
An IRS Tax Return Transcript reflects original information submitted on the tax return.
To request online go to www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
For more information, you can view this video tutorial-IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
Federal Direct Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Federal Direct Loan Entrance Counseling
Federal Direct Exit Counseling
If you would like to check loan servicer information, interest rate, or other financial aid history, you will find this information studentaid.gov. You will need your Federal Student Aid ID to access the system.
PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Grad Students
PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Parents
Graduate PLUS Loan Exit Counseling
Alternative Loans are nonfederal, credit-based loans that may be used as a supplemental resource for paying college costs. Alternative loans require a separate application, credit check, multiple disclosures, and a self-certification form. A co-signer may be required if you have less than two years of good credit history. By applying online, you will know instantly if you are eligible or if you need a co-signer. A historical listing of lenders previously used by Lee University students is provided. You may apply directly with any lender that you choose. The Financial Aid Office does not recommend or endorse any particular lender. Students are encouraged to seek federal and state aid options prior to pursuing an alternative loan.
If you are attending Lee University and Lee is not listed as the first Tennessee school on your FAFSA you will need to log into the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Financial Aid Portal to make Lee your school of choice.
Tennessee HOPE Satisfactory Academic Progress (TELS)
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation - College Pays
Click below to request a change of enrollment status, which includes complete withdrawal from the university, dropping from full-time or part-time within a semester, or to take a leave of absence.
Application available from November 15 to February 1.
Special Conditions Form
If you will have a significant change in income after your FAFSA has been submitted, a request for consideration can be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. The change in income must be significant in order to change eligibility for financial aid. The request must be submitted in writing. An explanation stating the circumstances causing the change of income, along with supporting documents, must be submitted as well.
- 2024-2025 Special Conditions Form
- 2023-2024 Special Conditions Form
- 2022-2023 Special Conditions Form
NCAA Scholarship Disclosure Form
Family Tuition Discount Form
This form is for families with two or more eligible students attending at the same time. You must be full time and claimed under the same parent(s). This form will be turned in to the Financial Aid Office.
Lee University is committed to prohibiting discrimination based on sex in accordance with federal guidelines. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) and the Department of Education’s implementing regulations prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in federally assisted education programs and activities: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial aid....” In addition, the Supreme Court, Congress, and federal executive departments and agencies, including the Department, have recognized that sexual harassment can constitute discrimination prohibited by Title IX.
The Title IX Coordinator at Lee University is Kelsey Baker, Director of Title IX Compliance. She is charged with monitoring compliance with these laws and regulations. Questions regarding Title IX, as well as concerns and complaints of noncompliance, may be directed to her at [email protected] or by calling (423) 473-3817.
Title IX applies to a wide array of programs within the university, not just athletics. Other areas covered include: recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships; course offerings and access; residential facilities; counseling; hiring and retention of employees; and benefits and leaves.
If you are an employee who believes you have been subjected to discrimination under Title IX, including sexual harassment, or who wishes to file a complaint under Title IX, you may do so with the Director of Title IX Compliance, who will work directly with Director of Human Resources, on inquiries related to employees. Such complaints are covered under the university’s discrimination policy and procedures.
If you are a student who believes you have been subjected to 1) sexual harassment by university faculty or staff or 2) any other form of gender discrimination under Title IX, you may report such conduct or file a formal complaint with the Director of Title IX Compliance. Such complaints are covered under the university’s discrimination policy and procedures.
If you are a college student with a complaint of sexual misconduct related to something that happened to you or another student, you may file a report electronically or in person the Director of Title IX Compliance or one of the Title IX Liaisons identified in the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy for students.
Individuals with complaints of this nature also have the right to file a formal complaint with the United States Department of Education, the federal governing body in charge of enforcing Title IX. The Department may be contacted according to the following information:
| Office for Civil Rights (OCR) 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Customer Service Hotline: (800) 421-3481 Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 TDD#: (877) 521-2172 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr |
Federal laws prohibit the taking of retaliatory measures against any individual who files a complaint in good faith.
The Office of Title IX Compliance is in Centenary 117, adjoining the Higginbotham Administration Building and facing the Ped Mall.
New students who have not used any VA educational assistance programs should apply for benefits.
Those who have not used any of their Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty Educational Assistance (Chapter 30) benefits will need an original or certified copy of their Member 4 of their DD Form 214 to send to the VA.
Reservists who have not used any of their Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve Educational Assistance (Chapter 1606) benefits will need the original DD Form 2384, or Notice of Basic Eligibility from their Reserve Unit.
New Chapter 30, 33, 1606, 1607 recipients will need to complete a VA Form 22-1990.
Dependents who have not received Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) benefits will need to apply using VA Form 22-5490 or provide a Certificate of Eligibility.
Transfer students who have received VA educational assistance benefits at other institutions of higher education should apply in person at the Office of Veteran Affairs.
Transfer students who only need to complete a Change in Place of Training form either need to fill out the military members transferring VA Form 22-1995 or the dependents transferring VA Form 5495.
Students returning to the University can be certified for benefits as soon as they have pre-registered for the semester.
The law prohibits payment of VA benefits for a course the student drops or withdraws for a course the student completes, but receives a grade, which will not be used in computing requirements for graduation. Lee is required to report any change that affects the receipt of VA educational benefits. Students are required to report changes to the Office in order to avoid an overpayment.
If a course is dropped/added or withdrawn, inform the Veteran Affairs Office immediately so a VA Form 22-1999b can be submitted.
Veterans receiving benefits under Chapter 30 or 1606 must verify enrollment each month to the VA in order to receive payment for that month by either:
- Calling the telephone system using Interactive Voice Response (IVR), by dialing 1-877-823-2378.
- Using an Internet program called WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment).
When the system says the veteran is certified for the month, payment can be expected within 10-14 days, or 3-5 days when using direct deposit. The Veteran Affairs Office must still be notified when enrollment changes are made, even though the change has been reported to the VA on WAVE.
This program offers employment to those attending school at least three-quarter time and receiving educational benefits. Applications can be filled out at the Office of Veteran Affairs on campus or any VA facility (VA Hospital or VA Regional Office). Payment is hourly at minimum wage. If requested, a student accepted for work can receive an advance check for the first 50 hours. After the 50 hours, checks are written for each 50 hours worked.
Veterans under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 1606 and 1607 can apply. Children and spouses under Chapter 35 can also apply.
If you are a reservist receiving Chapter 1606 or 1607 benefits or a veteran receiving Chapter 30 benefits, you can have your Montgomery GI Bill educational benefit check deposited directly into your designated financial institution. Sign up by calling the VA Regional Office at 1-877-838-2778.
You will need to provide the following information:
- VA File Number (SSN)
- Account Number and Account Type
- The financial institution’s 9 digit Routing Transit Number
Advance Payment
Veterans may request advance payment for the first two months prior to certification, if eligible. You must request it between 120 and 45 days before the new semester begins, no sooner or later. The payment checks are mailed directly to the office and can be picked up there. After receiving advance payment, you will not receive another check for several months.
Credit For Military Experience (CME)
Military service veterans or those with military training can be considered for credits. For more information contact Sheri Dellinger, Assistant Registrar.
Additional Resources:
Department of Defense Tuition Assistance
Lee University is a participating institution in the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership. Through this partnership, eligible active duty members of the military have access to DoD Tuition Assistance (TA) funds. These TA funds are a unique, distinct source of financial aid available to eligible Service members. Please note that TA is a first payer for the purposes of determining financial aid.
How to Apply
Each military branch has its own TA application form and procedures. To get started, visit your local installation education center, go online to a virtual education center, or click on the following links for each service branch.
Prior to your course enrollment, you may be required to develop an education plan or complete TA orientation. Your service’s education center must approve your military tuition assistance before you enroll in a course at Lee University.
If you are an employee who believes you have been subjected to discrimination under Title IX, including sexual harassment, or who wishes to file a complaint under Title IX, you may do so with the Director of Title IX Compliance, who will work directly with Director of Human Resources, on inquiries related to employees. Such complaints are covered under the university’s discrimination policy and procedures.
If you are a student who believes you have been subjected to 1) sexual harassment by university faculty or staff or 2) any other form of gender discrimination under Title IX, you may report such conduct or file a formal complaint with the Director of Title IX Compliance. Such complaints are covered under the university’s discrimination policy and procedures.
If you are a college student with a complaint of sexual misconduct related to something that happened to you or another student, you may file a report electronically or in person the Director of Title IX Compliance or one of the Title IX Liaisons identified in the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy for students.
Individuals with complaints of this nature also have the right to file a formal complaint with the United States Department of Education, the federal governing body in charge of enforcing Title IX. The Department may be contacted according to the following information:
| Office for Civil Rights (OCR) 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Customer Service Hotline: (800) 421-3481 Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 TDD#: (877) 521-2172 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr |
Federal laws prohibit the taking of retaliatory measures against any individual who files a complaint in good faith.
Expect Something Great
We have a phrase around Lee, Expect Something Great. We think the college experience should be much more than just academic excellence.
At Lee, we expect our students to experience transformational relationships with faculty, with other students, in campus life, and as they move into their calling.
Encore Frequently Asked Questions
What Classes Should I Take?
We have two class options for Encore Scholars depending on your goals and time commitment. Traditional Courses – Traditional courses integrate Encore Scholars with traditional students. These classes meet for a full semester, 2-3 days a week. They can be taken for credit or audited. Mini Courses – Mini Courses are specially designed for Encore Scholars. These classes meet once a week for 5-8
week sessions.
What Is The Difference Between Credit and Audit?
Taking a class for credit requires you to abide by the syllabus and professor expectations. You must complete all projects, tests and papers and you will receive a grade at the end of the semester. Auditing a class exempts you from projects, tests and papers. You can attend the course at your leisure. You will not receive a grade but your transcript will reflect that you attended the course.
When Are Encore Classes Offered?
Encore classes are offered every fall and spring semester. Registration takes place in January and August.
What Can I Do With My Student ID?
Your student ID card will get you free tickets to athletic events, the Presidential Concert series, theater productions and the campus recreation center.
How Much Does It Cost To Be In Encore?
There is a $25 programming fee each semester you enroll as an Encore Scholar. The only outside costs you may have are books and a small supply fee for special courses.
How Many Classes Can I Take?
You are eligible to take up to two courses each semester.
Do I Have To Be Over 60?
Yes, you must be 60 or over to enroll as an Encore Scholar.
Is Parking Available?
Your parking permit allows you to park anywhere on campus. We strive to schedule mini courses outside of peak times in effort to make this easier.
What If I Miss Class?
We understand that you have busy lives. Mini courses do not have an attendance policy. If you are taking traditional courses for credit, speak with your professor.
Can I Complete My Degree as an Encore Student?
Encore is solely an educational enrichment program. In order to complete your degree you must enroll as a traditional student through Admissions.
MBA
MBA
The School of Business hopes to transform the lives of students through the highest quality business programs focused on the application of Christian values. There are three core principles embedded throughout the School of Business: (1) We integrate our faith with our discipline, thus producing graduates who consider the impact of Scripture on decision making; (2) Critical thinking is infused in the curriculum and students must support responses with logic, theory, and experience; and (3) Experiential learning is a hallmark of our academic pedagogy. In lower-level classes, this is accomplished with guest speakers or brief case applications. In upper-level courses, students experience hands-on projects, competing in a virtual industry, and solving comprehensive cases requiring extensive research with results presented in a classroom setting.
The School of Business offers the following programs, divided into on-campus undergraduate, on-campus graduate, and fully online:
Undergraduate Programs
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Business Education/Corporate Training
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Our faculty are academically and professionally accomplished in the business world, and they are particularly focused on faith integration and why it’s crucial in business. Great teaching takes top priority with their considerable expertise in current research and practice serving to enhance their instruction. The entire business curriculum is built around the idea of learning by doing, and they constantly develop unique ways to teach through this method. Most of all, they love working with college students. These caring professionals trust students with difficult material because they are there in the process, believing in the student’s ability to overcome challenge and achieve mastery.
Michaelia Black, EdD, CPA
Guy Deloach, DBA
Amy Dummer, MBA, CPA
Kathy Estes, PhD
Shane Griffith, DBA
Hermilo Jasso, PhD
Erica Leggett, MBA
Randall Miedaner, JD, CPA
Lillian Parsons
Holly Perleoni, DBA
Allison Pierce, PhD
Jaimme Preston, MBA, LNHA
Beth Seymour, DBA,CPA
Kostas Stamatiadis, DBA
The Lee University School of Business and all majors are accredited by ACBSP. Several key data points are tracked to ensure we are accomplishing our objectives in attracting, retaining, and preparing students for work in business post-graduation. View Accreditation Data
The Lee University School of Business also consults with a Business Advisory Council annually to ensure our programs are meeting the needs of today’s business environment. They advise faculty on current expectations and demands in the marketplace, the need for specific business-related skills, and they provide suggestions and support for continuous programmatic improvement.
Business Relationships:
Students in the School of Business typically have one or more internships throughout their college careers and students actively seeking employment often have full-time job offers prior to graduation. Some of the businesses that recruit from the Lee University School of Business are:
- Brown, Jake, & McDaniel
- Capin Crouse
- Croft & Frost CPAs
- Elliott Davis
- Ernst & Young
- HHM CPAs
- Information Systems
- JHM Certified Public Accountants
- Kraft CPAs
- LBMC
- Life Care Centers of America
- Market Street Partners
- Miller Industries
- Morning Pointe Senior Living
- Southern Champion Tray
- Tennessee Comptroller’s Office
- The Bridge at Ooltewah
- The Walls Group
- Total Quality Logistics
- TVA
- UNUM
- USXpress
Career Readiness Events:
Another area of focus for the School of Business is in preparing students for their chosen profession. We focus on career preparation from their first year. We offer monthly career readiness workshops lead by industry professionals, networking events, professional speakers, and focused dinners. Some of our recent events are:
- LinkedIn workshop
- Interview tips from a professional recruiter
- Mock interviews – virtual and in-person
- Resume review workshops
- Tips for getting your resume selected
- Dress for success workshop
- Social media dos and don’ts
- Professional Recruiting Event – on-campus opportunity to meet with businesses seeking students for internships and full-time employment
- Networking evening with business leaders
- Etiquette dinner
- Women in Business dinner
Make a Title IX report
If you would like to file a Title IX report, you can do so online or by contacting the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Reports can be filed at any time including during non-business hours to the Title IX Coordinator’s email address or phone number. While you may report anonymously, a decision to remain anonymous may greatly limit Lee University’s ability to stop the alleged conduct, collect evidence, or take action against parties accused of violating our Policies.
Look Inside
On January 23, 1932, in Minot, North Dakota, there were five inches of snow on the ground, temperatures dipped below zero for the tenth time that month, and Paul LaVerne Walker was born. The United States had reached the lowest and most fearful point of the Great Depression as local banking panics spread throughout the nation. If the world gave a message, it shouted: “Frailty is not an option.”
Over the course of his tenure as a minister in the Church of God, Paul L. Walker and his wife, Carmelita, would face many such crises. Division in the church, political upheaval, bureaucratic resistance, and the loss of a son made tensions in the conference room and congregation the least of this pastor’s worries. Yet those who knew him speak only about his excellence – his boundless energy, commanding presence, meticulous care, courageous leadership, and timeless wisdom.
Dr. Walker’s accomplishments could fill a book, among them the earning of six degrees from five colleges and universities, twenty years filling elected positions, twenty more in appointments, all while pastoring one of the largest congregations in the Church of God in downtown Atlanta during the height of every American crisis and technological advancement from 1950 to 2000 and beyond. But his family, staff, and colleagues remember the way his presence filled a room and how he could make a person feel like theirs was the only seat in the house as he declared Scripture and encouragement from the pulpit.
Zeal for God and for life permeated everything that Dr. Walker did. He threw himself into competitive sports so fully that any person within his proximity had a story of a time he sustained a serious injury. His driving record was pockmarked with traffic violations for, in the words of his grandson, Justin, “There’s too much of the world to see to drive slowly.”
Likewise, he threw himself into ministry. Mt. Paran Church of God, which he pastored lovingly for more than four decades, was filled to the brim with people, many of whom had never set foot in a church before. He had met these new converts himself during his nighttime forays into downtown Atlanta as part of the completion of his doctoral work in psychology. His staff warned him not to go, or at least to take someone along for protection, but he refused. When asked why he could not perform his clinicals elsewhere, he simply replied, “Because that’s where the people are.”
His son, Mark, remembers his father’s passionate drive vividly. “My dad had a huge heart for hurting people. He drilled into my brother and me that the people were not here for us; we were here for them. Dad never believed in lost causes. It’s why his sermons always ministered the hope and healing of Jesus Christ.” Dr. Walker's love for people was matched only by his delight in preaching. A natural orator, he was known for his smooth, conversational style and ability to deliver perfectly timed, expertly crafted sermons punctuated with long Scripture passages – all without using notes at the pulpit. This propensity led many to believe that he was gifted with an eidetic memory, but those closest to him remember instead the time and effort invested in his tireless preparation.
In naming the Center for Pentecostal Preaching after Paul L. Walker, we hold his values and qualities as a beacon, drawing people called to ministry through preaching to come increase their passion and skills. May their courage be reinforced, their voices strengthened, and their love refined. As Dr. Walker would say, “Amen, amen, and amen!”
Paul L. Walker Sermons and Books
Have Things Changed? Let Us Know
If you have a concern regarding a student, please read the following and select the most appropriate reporting form for your student concern. The reporting forms below provide students, staff, and faculty members options to share information with key offices across our campus (i.e., Student Conduct, the Hub, and Title IX). This is an internal reporting system and is not monitored 24/7.
The Hub
Faculty Hub: Early Alert Form »
Student Hub: Support Request Form »
Student Care
Student Care Referral Form »
Title IX
Title IX Sexual Harassment Form »
Student Conduct
Student Conduct Violation Form »
Sanction Submission Form »
Career Opportunities
- Audio editor
- Broadcast news
- Broadcast sports
- Camera operator
- Church media director
- Digital content creator
- Graphics operator
- Media content provider
- Multimedia artist/animatorProduction assistant
- Production crew
- Social media manager
- Technical director
- Television/film/video director
- Television/film/video producer
Meet Your Transfer Counselor
Hi! My name is Madison Funderburk and I am the Admissions Counselor for Transfer Students. I am so glad you are interested in attending Lee University! I would love to answer any questions you may have and help you through this new and exciting transition in your life!
I graduated from Lee University in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing Management. Although I came to Lee only knowing one person, this school quickly became a place that I now call home.
During my time at Lee, I had the privilege of being a part of the Lee University Singers and the service-based Greek club, Delta Zeta Tau. Both of these communities brought many service opportunities, lifelong friendships, and memories that I will cherish for a lifetime.
Lee University has been a place where I have been challenged to pursue excellence. I have grown spiritually, academically, and socially thanks to the professors and Christ-centered community on campus. I am forever changed because I found this school, and I am thankful for every moment I have spent here.
I would love to share more with you about Lee and the many opportunities awaiting you here! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with your questions!
Meet Your Transfer Counselor
Hi! My name is Madison Funderburk and I am the Admissions Counselor for Transfer Students. I am so glad you are interested in attending Lee University! I would love to answer any questions you may have and help you through this new and exciting transition in your life!
I graduated from Lee University in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing Management. Although I came to Lee only knowing one person, this school quickly became a place that I now call home.
During my time at Lee, I had the privilege of being a part of the Lee University Singers and the service-based Greek club, Delta Zeta Tau. Both of these communities brought many service opportunities, lifelong friendships, and memories that I will cherish for a lifetime.
Lee University has been a place where I have been challenged to pursue excellence. I have grown spiritually, academically, and socially thanks to the professors and Christ-centered community on campus. I am forever changed because I found this school, and I am thankful for every moment I have spent here.
I would love to share more with you about Lee and the many opportunities awaiting you here! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with your questions!
Jaclyn Taylor
Freshman Admissions Counselor
[email protected]
(423) 614-8503
Jaclyn works with students from:
Tennessee Counties: Bedford, Benton, Bledso, Cannon, Carroll, Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Coffee, Crockett, Cumberland, Davidson, Decatur, Dekalb, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Fentress, Franklin, Gibson, Giles, Grundy, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Moore, Obion, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, Weakley, White, Williamson, Wilson
The Transfer Process
Lee University understands transfer students are different from incoming freshmen, and we work diligently to serve you in unique ways. We know your college experience is more than what takes place inside the classroom walls. Our goal is to provide resources that allow you to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
As a proud member of The Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, we strive to serve transfer students with excellence. The office of First Year Programs offers an outlet to community through social events, student sessions, peer leaders and success coaches. Our Transfer Gateway Seminar is handcrafted to enhance your transfer experience by introducing skills and opportunities needed to ensure your success at Lee.
- 60 semester hours
- Preparation for a career in school counseling at an elementary, middle, or high school setting
- Training based on the American School Counseling Association Model
- 36 semester hours
- Preparation for work in child development and advocacy organizations both domestically and internationally
- Coursework emphasizes legal and ethical issues in working for non-profits and NGOs, utilizing community resources and research-supported interventions
- 36 semester hours
- Preparation for those wanting to work in administrative roles in family service agencies or in family ministries at a church
- Also provides a thesis option for those student considering doctoral work in family studies
Master of Science, Marriage and Family Studies (MAFAM.MS)
- COAMFTE
- 60 semester hours
- Preparation of professionals as broadly trained mental health professionals with a specialty in working with relationships
- Graduates of the program are trained to work in a wide variety of settings including mental health centers, substance abuse centers, church counseling centers, and private practice
- Leads to licensure as a marriage and family therapist
- Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Mission to prepare leaders in the marriage and family therapy profession
- 60 semester hours over 3 years
- Applicants must be eligible for temporary licensure as an MFT or LPC
- Coursework limited to Fridays allowing for flexibility in work hours
- Focus on serving the underserved through Christian organizations
Doctor of Philosophy, Marriage and Family Therapy (MAFTS.PHD)
- 42-44 hours (This does not include any extra classes required from the transcript evaluation.)
- 14-month program that begins each June
Student enrolling in the spring or fall semester can complete the program in about a year and a half. - Students complete two internships in varied settings
- Students have the option to complete and present a thesis in partial fulfillment of graduate requirements
- Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be eligible for a teaching license in:
- Elementary grades (K-5) - 42 semester hours
- Middle grades (6-8) - 44 semester hours
- Undergraduate major (6-12) - 42 semester hours
- Special Education (K-12) - 44 semester hours
- The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for careers in the college and university setting. With attention given to student development, assessment, learning communities, financial and legal issues, students are exposed to most sectors of a modern higher education institution. This degree culminates with an internship.
Master of Science, Higher Education Administration (MSHEA.MS)
- Program available for practicing teachers or those who have completed an undergraduate teacher education program
- Emphases available:
- Educational Leadership - 36 semester hours
- Special Education - 35 semester hours
- Curriculum & Instruction- 33 semester hours
- Degree provides opportunity for teachers and other education professionals to advance beyond the Master’s Degree
- Choose from one of two tracks:
- Curriculum & Instruction- 30 semester hours
- Educational Leadership - 33 semester hours
- 36 semester hours (for applicants with undergraduate degrees in related areas of religious, biblical, theological, or pastoral studies)
- 48 semester hours (for applicants with undergraduate degrees in areas not related to those mentioned above)
- Program designed for the student seeking advanced study in the disciplines, preparing for work in the education ministry of the church, and/or anticipating the research doctorate
- 36 semester hours (for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in religion or practical ministry areas from an accredited university, college, or Bible college)
- 48 semester hours (for applicants without a bachelor’s degree in religion or practical ministry areas)
- Program offers choice of three tracks of ministry specialization:
- Youth & Family Studies
- Leadership Studies
- Practical Theology Studies
Join hundreds of students who transfer to Lee each year and complete your degree in an environment where you will grow and be challenged unlike anywhere else!
- Submit Admissions Application at applytolee.com
- Request all official transcripts to be sent to the Lee University Office of Admissions
- When official transcripts are received, they will be reviewed and a transcript equivalency report will be sent to you.
Have an Associate Degree?
Some of the paths to transfer are preset and approved for students with associate’s degrees from community colleges in Tennessee. For 37 associate’s degrees, we have already laid out a two-year pathway that will culminate in a Lee University bachelor’s degree in that discipline. Visit our Tennessee Transfer Pathways page to check the list of pathways. The way may already be paved for you.
Would you like to get some more information, talk with a counselor, or get the transfer process started?
Becoming an Online Student
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1120 N Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 614-8316
[email protected]
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The Lee University experience doesn't end at graduation.
It lasts a lifetime.
Since our inception in 1918, Lee University has been transforming the lives of its students. Lee gave us all the opportunity to learn and grow, ask questions, and wrestle with answers. We made lifelong friends, interacted with professors who made a difference in our lives, traveled to other countries and experienced new cultures, learned the value of service to those in need, discovered our calling, and grew in our relationship with Christ. As a result of our experiences we landed jobs, started careers and maybe even a family. Our stories share a common thread: the incredible life-changing value of the Lee Experience.
Today, our alumni community is stronger and more vibrant than ever. We are the dynamic link between the university’s past, present, and future. We are LeeU’s staunchest supporters, leading efforts to grow the university, extend its reach, and provide educational opportunities for the best and brightest students.
Lee University's graduate programs provide an educational experience that meets the most important requirement: a profitable engagement of your time, purpose, and personal resources. The graduate faculty live out the integration of their personal faith with expertise in their respective disciplines. They are dedicated to guiding, encouraging, and fully equipping you for the next step in your academic and professional journey. This is a big decision, and we’d love to be a part of it.
Graduate programs at Lee University are open to persons holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and whose undergraduate or graduate work has been of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to profitably pursue graduate study.
- 60 semester hours
- Preparation for a career in school counseling at an elementary, middle, or high school setting
- Training based on the American School Counseling Association Model
- 36 semester hours
- Preparation for work in child development and advocacy organizations both domestically and internationally
- Coursework emphasizes legal and ethical issues in working for non-profits and NGOs, utilizing community resources and research-supported interventions
- 36 semester hours
- Preparation for those wanting to work in administrative roles in family service agencies or in family ministries at a church
- Also provides a thesis option for those student considering doctoral work in family studies
Master of Science, Marriage and Family Studies (MAFAM.MS)
- COAMFTE
- 60 semester hours
- Preparation of professionals as broadly trained mental health professionals with a specialty in working with relationships
- Graduates of the program are trained to work in a wide variety of settings including mental health centers, substance abuse centers, church counseling centers, and private practice
- Leads to licensure as a marriage and family therapist
- Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Mission to prepare leaders in the marriage and family therapy profession
- 60 semester hours over 3 years
- Applicants must be eligible for temporary licensure as an MFT or LPC
- Coursework limited to Fridays allowing for flexibility in work hours
- Focus on serving the underserved through Christian organizations
Doctor of Philosophy, Marriage and Family Therapy (MAFTS.PHD)
- 42-44 hours (This does not include any extra classes required from the transcript evaluation.)
- 14-month program that begins each June
Student enrolling in the spring or fall semester can complete the program in about a year and a half. - Students complete two internships in varied settings
- Students have the option to complete and present a thesis in partial fulfillment of graduate requirements
- Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be eligible for a teaching license in:
- Elementary grades (K-5) - 42 semester hours
- Middle grades (6-8) - 44 semester hours
- Undergraduate major (6-12) - 42 semester hours
- Special Education (K-12) - 44 semester hours
- The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for careers in the college and university setting. With attention given to student development, assessment, learning communities, financial and legal issues, students are exposed to most sectors of a modern higher education institution. This degree culminates with an internship.
Master of Science, Higher Education Administration (MSHEA.MS)
- Program available for practicing teachers or those who have completed an undergraduate teacher education program
- Emphases available:
- Educational Leadership - 36 semester hours
- Special Education - 35 semester hours
- Curriculum & Instruction- 33 semester hours
- Degree provides opportunity for teachers and other education professionals to advance beyond the Master’s Degree
- Choose from one of two tracks:
- Curriculum & Instruction- 30 semester hours
- Educational Leadership - 33 semester hours
- 36 semester hours (for applicants with undergraduate degrees in related areas of religious, biblical, theological, or pastoral studies)
- 48 semester hours (for applicants with undergraduate degrees in areas not related to those mentioned above)
- Program designed for the student seeking advanced study in the disciplines, preparing for work in the education ministry of the church, and/or anticipating the research doctorate
- 36 semester hours (for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in religion or practical ministry areas from an accredited university, college, or Bible college)
- 48 semester hours (for applicants without a bachelor’s degree in religion or practical ministry areas)
- Program offers choice of three tracks of ministry specialization:
- Youth & Family Studies
- Leadership Studies
- Practical Theology Studies
Are you ready to take the next step?
Let us talk to you about the program that best helps you to fulfill your calling.
The genuine excitement and love that was shown to me when I first got to Lee caught me off guard; everyone was friendly and kind. I was able to learn more about my personality and faith through the engagement and activities that Lee hosts, like the transfers meetings I attended and Deke Day where I was able to help around the community and campus. These activities made me grow as a person both mentally and spiritually and gave me the ability to view both life and people through a different lens. Finally, Lee has a positive environment that will help you pursue your goals and dreams and also give you challenges that will help all individuals grow in some sort of way and Always Expect Something Great.
Nokia Sabra
My time at Lee University was extremely special because of the community. Whenever I was looking for colleges to attend, I knew I wanted to not only grow academically, but also spiritually, and Lee was the best place to pursue that. The faculty and staff at Lee never failed to support me, and they have allowed me to grow and be a better student and a better person. While there are certain struggles unique to international students, the community at Lee University was always incredibly welcoming, helpful, and supportive. I have cherished my friendships that I made at Lee more than anything else. Connecting with other international students through clubs and organizations made me feel like I was not alone in the process. If you want to grow in your faith as much as you want to learn, then Lee University is the right place to be.
Madelaine Setiawan
Lee University is like a big home with a big family where everyone is welcome. I have not only made lifelong friends, connections, and relationships but I have also already begun to achieve my goals while being in such an amazing community of like-minded people. The professors, students, and faculty all want you to succeed and will do their best to support you to achieve your goals and dreams. It is the place to be if you want to grow not just academically but also spiritually and socially. I had high expectations of Lee and yet it still well and truly exceeded them! I have loved my time at Lee, and I don’t want to ever leave... there are always new people to meet and new experiences to have.
Wihan VanderMerwe
Lee University offers its students more than 100 student clubs and organizations designed to enhance their spiritual, intellectual and social development. Membership in these groups is voluntary. Some organizations have open membership while others are by invitation only.
The goal of Lee University is to be a Christian community where people share their lives with one another and meet whatever academic, spiritual and social needs are present. Such a community calls its members into accountability for their actions, their theology and their lifestyles. This quest for Christian community is the foundation of the mission and purpose of Lee University, including campus life and student activities. The services provided, as well as the rules and regulations by which we live, evolve from commitment to the Christian community.
