You've spent a lifetime investing in your child, and now it's time for us to share in that responsibility.

After years of carefully guiding your children toward adulthood, you're now facing the challenge of helping them find the best college experience possible, one that engages their intellect, strengthens their faith, and nurtures their unique talents and interests. You are most likely looking for a place that will enable your child to become all she or he is intended to be.

We are always excited when international students choose Lee University. Students from over 50 nations are already here getting a highly rated academic and student experience. We want to provide resources to make this transition the best and easiest process possible for you. We understand that it may be difficult adjusting to a new culture, however below you will find general information about some resources that could be beneficial. 

You can choose from hundreds of majors and programs taught by expert faculty who have been trained in some of the most prestigious universities in the world. Not only are they experts in their fields, but they are caring and value student relationships. You’ll leave prepared for a career or graduate school like the thousands of our alumni who live around the world. 

We are committed to keeping Lee affordable for every student, including international students. Our annual tuition and fees for full-time, undergraduate students consistently ranks Lee as one of the most affordable Christian and private universities in the United States. In addition to our low cost, we make scholarships available for international students. Merit-based scholarships take into consideration ACT or SAT scores and high school transcripts and are automatically considered when you apply and fill out the Lee University Scholarship Profile. 

We also offer institutional scholarships for incoming freshmen through various competitive, athletic, music, art, theatre, and endowed scholarship programs. These programs may require separate applications and are managed by the respective coaches, program faculty and administrators. For more information, visit Lee University’s Financial Aid.

The process for international education can be confusing but we have dedicated admissions staff ready to help you from application to your Lee arrival. 

1. Fill out the Lee University Admissions application, including paying the application fee. 
2. Submit your official school records and transcripts. All records must be in English. 
3. English is the official language of Lee University. You must submit a TOEFL score or an SAT/ACT score. 
4. You must submit a Sponsor’s Guarantee Form and Bank Statement 
5. Pay your housing deposit of $200 USD 

More detailed information on our international admissions policies and procedures can be found in this booklet. You can also email [email protected] if you have more questions. 

Whether you’re from Ghana or Tennessee, Lee University is a warm, welcoming place where you can grow both academically and spiritually. Close to major US cities, but in a close-knit, safe environment, Lee could be your place too! 

The Diversity Council is a student run organization which offers various opportunities for students to be involved in promoting their culture on the Lee University campus. Click here for more information on the clubs. The Cultural Diversity Committee is a faculty group focused on raising awareness of diversity issues on campus and implements programs which highlight minority cultures. This committee is also responsible for creating and implementing a plan for increasing the cultural diversity of the faculty and the student body. Click here for more information on the committee. 

For help transitioning to Lee University, make sure to attend the New International Student Orientation (NISO), which is an event that occurs during New Student Orientation. Dates vary by semester, so be sure to get the information for this session from your peer or transfer leader. At this session, you will receive a handbook for international students, as well as vital information that will help with adjusting to a new school and a new country. 

Hey there! My name is TJ McClendon, and I’m the International Admissions counselor here at Lee University. I am originally from Jakarta, Indonesia and I moved to Cleveland, Tennessee to be a student at Lee. I fell in love with this school, and I love telling people about my experience here, especially to international students like you!

Admissions Process
Timothy "TJ" McClendon
Admissions Office
[email protected]
(423) 614-8500

Orientation
Office of First-Year Programs
[email protected]
(423) 614-8623

Student Life Mosaic Council
Gloria Scott-Richmond
Office of Racial & Ethnic Relations
[email protected]
(423) 614-8238

Your journey at Lee starts with your #LeeUArrival and New Student Orientation (NSO)! Our goal is to make your transition as smooth as possible, and this page provides information to keep you in the loop as you prepare for your first year at Lee. We are dedicated to serving all our new students with care and excellence in any way that we can.

If you are a new student planning to start your #LeeUArrival this August, click on this link Campus Student Orientation - Lee University. There you will find the New Student Orientation Schedule and some additional information to make sure you are #LeeUReady!

If you have any questions regarding starting your Lee journey this Fall, please contact [email protected] and we would be happy to help. We are eager to meet each of you and are so excited you’ve decided to become a LeeU Flame!