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Program Admission

Study Abroad Classroom

Students from Lakeland College and students from other colleges and universities in the United States are encouraged to spend a semester or a year studying at Lakeland's branch campus in Tokyo, Japan.

Academic eligibility for participation the Study Abroad at Lakeland College Japan program is as follows:

  • Lakeland College Students - 2.0 minimum college GPA (based on a minimum of 12 credits).
  • Students attending other colleges - 2.0 minimum college GPA (required); 2.5 minimum college GPA (preferred) (based on a minimum of 12 credits).
  • New non-traditional adult students (out of high school at least three years) - high school transcript.

Students are selected each semester for a limited number of openings in the program.

In addition to the application form, candidates for the program must submit official college transcripts.

Application For Study Abroad At Lakeland College Japan Program (PDF, 52KB)

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Program Costs

Lakeland's study abroad package includes tuition, room, and board. Financial aid opportunities are available to qualified students.

Contact Lakeland for more information on costs and financial aid to make the Study Abroad an affordable and exciting program for you!!

Housing

Students in the Study Abroad at Lakeland College Japan program reside in an approved international student dormitory.

Interested students should complete the last page of the Study Abroad program application.

International Travel and Documentation

Study Abroad StudentsProcessing time for visas and other travel documentation may require up to 3 months. Lakeland will assist admited students with this process.

Admission Deadlines

Deadlines vary by semester. Academic terms at Lakeland College Japan generally begin as follows:

Spring term: Second week of January
Summer term: Second week of May
Fall term: First week of September

However, to ensure applications can be considered in time for course registration and visa processing, students should apply at least 4 months prior to the start of the study abroad term.