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We offer a two andfour-year degree
pathway that can becompleted entirely at
the Tokyo campus, or bystarting here andtransferring to Lakeland
University Wisconsin or
Virginia Wesleyan
University in the UnitedStates.

More information on the website!

AT LAKELAND, WE’RE ALL ABOUT►►CHANGING LIVES.
Lakeland University is a four-year private
university that has been educating andgraduating students since 1862.

Admissions Booklet Contents:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Meet your admissions team:"Welcome! We are here to guide
you through your journey touniversity life. We're ready toanswer your questions andensure a smooth start to youracademic adventure."

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REQUIRED APPLICATIONDOCUMENTS ………………

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TRANSFER …………………

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TUITION & FEES …………..

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply to Lakeland University Japan, you must meet ONE of the following
requirements:
1.

Have graduated or will graduate from a secondary school (High School or a total of 12 years ofeducation)

2.

Have a Secondary School Graduate Equivalent Certificate (GED)

3.

Have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program** Level 1B and score of 4 or higher. Students can gain 30 semester hours of credits.

Students from countries whose education, including secondary school, is less than 12 years need to have their education
qualifications evaluated individually. Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) currently offers two types of programs at the Japan
Campus: The Undergraduate Program, and the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program. These programs are open
to both Japanese and International students.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The Undergraduate Program is for degree-seeking
students. The courses in this program follow thecurriculum of a typical American Liberal Arts education.
Students who wish to enter this program must fulfill oneof the following conditions:
1.

Their native language is English and they have 12 years
educational background in an English speaking country. Students
who would like to share their ACT and SAT scores with the admissioncommittee have the option to do so. These materials are not required aspart of the application for admission, but encouraged to submit.
* LUW SAT school code: 1393**LUW ACT school code: 4592

OR
APPLICATION CHECKLIST2.

They have an English proficiency of at least TOEFL ITP 500, iBT*
61, IELTS 6, and Duolingo** scores of 100 or higher.
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo will be exempt if students have transferredcredits of 30 semester hours from a U.S. institution and a GPA of 2.0 or
higher from another college or university in an English speaking
country, or an Acceptable GCE Ordinary or Advanced Level results or
acceptable WAEC test results.
*TOEFL school code: 8962 **Duolingo: search for Lakeland University Japan as

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Application Form
https://luj.lakeland.edu/apply

Official High School Transcripts◯◯

High School Graduation
Diploma / Certificate◯

TOEFL iBT / IELTS / Duolingo (official)◯

Application Fee

institution.

LUJ
TOEFL ITP
score

500
TOEFL iBT
score
61

Duolingo
score
100

IELTS
score
6

for non-native English speakers

EIKEN
score
pre-1

Personal Statement of Purpose“These English proficiency
test scores need to be
recent. If your score islower - you can join our
EAP course and still be
eligible to receive credits
towards your degree!”~ Admissions Team◯◯

Letter of Recommendation◯

Official College/University Transcripts◯

Copy of Passport (Photo ID Page)◯

Copy of foreign residence card◯

(if on current visa)

Interview◯- see page 5

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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES [EAP] PROGRAM
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an intensive program designed to bring focus and attention
to the various skills, both language and study, needed to succeed at an American university. Aftercompleting the EAP Program, 12 college credits will be transferable towards their Lakeland degree.
Grammar&
Vocabulary

Reading
Listening &Speaking

The EAP Levels:

HB
Higher BeginnerLI

Writing

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Lower Intermediate

EAP PROGRAM
Application Form

IN
Intermediate

LA

Lower Advanced

HI

Higher Intermediatehttps://luj.lakeland.edu/apply◯

Application Fee◯

Official High School Transcripts/ Report Card◯

High School Graduation
Diploma / Certificate◯

TOEFL iBT / IELTS / Duolingo (official) for

Undergraduate
studies

non-native English speakers“Your official English Proficiency score(ex. Duolingo) will serve as a level
placement test before you enter EAP todetermine which level you should start in.”
~ Admissions Team◯

Personal Statement of Purpose◯

Copy of Passport (Photo ID Page)◯

Copy of foreign residence card◯

(if on current visa)- see page 5

4REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS►

IN MORE DETAIL▶ APPLICATION FORM https://luj.lakeland.edu/apply

Please complete the Online Application form, which can be found on our LUJ website under “Apply” or by the QR
code at the beginning of this booklet. Available in ENG & JP.

▶ OFFICIAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS - IN ENGLISH
An official English transcript from the accredited high school and/or university/college where you are currently studying(or have already graduated from).This includes military transcripts. If you are/ were enrolled in a Japanese language
school, please submit the grades and attendance report.
For official transcripts and scores:●●

American - please send them in either two methods: 1. the institute mails them to our address in Japan in asealed envelope, or 2. through a digital credential service, such as Parchment, National Student ClearingHouse,
etc.
Non-American - please send them through the digital credential service, ex. ECE https://www.ece.org/

The evaluation can take several weeks to complete, so please plan accordingly - see page 7▶ CERTIFICATE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA
You must submit a certificate of graduation or a copy of your high school diploma in English. If the diploma is in alanguage other than English, it must be translated before being submitted. If you apply prior to your high school
graduation, please submit a letter with your anticipated graduation date (in English).
Note: An Application for Admission may be submitted at any time after the successful completion of the junior year of secondary school.

▶ REQUIRED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS
For applicants who graduated from a non-English curriculum based high school. To enter undergraduate, an official TOEFL
score of iTP 500, iBT 61, IELTS 6, or Duolingo 100 taken within 1 year is required for direct entry. For EAP, applicants must
be able to write basic sentences and hold a basic conversation in English. Scores provided will be used to determine EAP
starting levels.

▶ PERSONAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE -TYPED, WRITTEN IN ENGLISH, 300-400 WORDS
In this statement you must introduce yourself and your previous education background, as well as your future educationaland career goals and interests. Explain why you would like to enter LUJ, and add any other information you think isrelevant.

▶ LETTER OF REFERENCE
This letter should be written by a former or current teacher, guidance counselor, professor, or employer. It must include
their reasons why you would be a good candidate for our program. We will not accept letters written by family members orfriends. This letter must be in English, with the exception of Japanese language school instructors or counselors.

▶ PASSPORT / JAPANESE RESIDENCE CARD
Send a copy of the pages of your passport that include your legal name, birth date, passport number, and pictures, alongwith past entry stamp pages to and from Japan. If you are already in Japan on a current visa, send a copy of the front andback of your residence card.

▶ INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Students who are applying to the Undergraduate program are required to participate in an official interview.
Acceptance will be determined by the application document review and interview results.

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DEADLINES
There are two different application deadlines for
Admissions.

Application Deadline 1:
1.

Students who need a LUJ sponsored student visa - see page 9

2.

Transfer students from vocational schools or other universities(excluding Japanese Language Schools)

Application Deadline 2:
1.

Students who don’t need a LUJ sponsored student visa
(domestic students or those with a valid student/ dependent
visa)

2.

Students who have no transfer credits (excluding AP, CLEP,
summer or winter study programs, etc.)

SEMESTER OFADMISSION(Duration of Semester)

APPLICATIONDEADLINE 1

APPLICATIONDEADLINE 2

June 30

July 31

Fall Semester(Sep. - Dec.)

Spring Semester(Jan. - April)

Summer Semester(May. - Aug.)

October 31

November 31

February 28

March 312025 Term Calendar:

SP25 Jan 6th ~ Apr 11th

SU25 May 7th ~ Aug 1st

FA25 Sep 1st ~ Dec 5th

LUJ has rolling admissions, meaning that you canapply at any time!
6“Reach out to us if you
are unsure or havespecial circumstances.
We will do our best to
get you registered foryour desired semester.”~ Admissions TeamTRANSFER ADMISSIONS
Lakeland has a generous
transfer credit fromprevious institutions policy,
accepting up to:

45 credits if you are
applying for the A.A. degree

90 credits if you are applying
for the B.A degree

If you are transferring to LUJ from another college, only courses similar to those offered at LUJ will betransferable. Moreover, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better for your credits to transfer.
All work completed at other colleges will be converted to semester hours when evaluating transferable
credits, as to make it match with LUJ’s three-credit-based curriculum.*
You will start with a new GPA when you enter LUJ; grades earned atother colleges will not be included in your new GPA.
If you transfer to LUJ with 30 or more credits earned at another college
or university, you will be exempt from LUJ’s Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirement (also called “Core 1”).

“You are also exempt
from submitting yourhigh school transcripts if
you have 30 or morecredits.”~ Admissions TeamFOR NON-US TRANSCRIPTS
For students who have transcripts from colleges or universities that are non-U.S., Educational Credential
Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) reviews educational achievements by individuals from other countries and converts
them to the U.S. system for purposes of studying or working in the U.S.

https://www.ece.org/ECE
5 Easy Steps to Apply
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Create an account.
Select “course by course” report.
Determine what documents you'll need to submit. Choose your country ofeducation from the list provided.
Order a report and submit payment.
Send ECE your documents. You will not be able to upload your documents.
ECE will send an official course report to us digitally and also in a sealed
envelope.

Please submit your transcripts during the application process.
*The personnel in the Office of the Registrar at Lakeland University in Wisconsin will make all decisions relating to transfer credits.

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TUITION
AND FEES▶UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM FEES
Admission Fee
Tuition (One Semester, 12 - 18 Credits)*
Facility Fee (One Semester)Student Government Association (SGA) Fee (Annual Fee)
General Activities Fee (Annual Fee)

Total

FIRST SEMESTERADMISSION¥261,800¥674,400¥88,000¥11,000¥22,000

REMAININGSEMESTER FEES

¥1,057,200 **¥762,400¥674,400¥88,000*1 Credit = ¥56,200. Price will remain fixed after 12 credits.
** Not including textbook fees, lab fees, or other course material fees

▶ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) PROGRAM FEESREMAININGSEMESTER FEES

Admission Fee
Tuition (One Semester)
Facility Fee (One Semester)Student Government Association (SGA) Fee (Annual Fee)
General Activities Fee (Annual Fee)FIRST SEMESTERADMISSION¥261,800¥507,200¥88,000¥11,000¥22,000

Total¥890,000 *¥595,200¥507,200¥88,000

ADDITIONAL FEES & PAYMENTS* Not including textbook or testing fees

APPLICATION FEE 35,000 JPY
A one-time, non-refundable payment. A Square link (for online payment) will be sent from your admissions
counselor. Payment must be completed to process your application.

VISA APPLICATION FEE 20,000 JPY or VISA RENEWAL FEE 6,000 JPY
For those needing LUJ visa sponsorship, a Square link (for online payment) will be sent after a visa
application form is completed. Payment must be completed to process your application.

PAYMENT METHODS
Tuition and school fees are paid by bank wire transfers each semester. Bank
details and payment deadlines are included in the invoice. Other smaller fees
such as textbooks, testing fees, and application fees have online payment
options as well.

“We accept Financial Aid and
GI-Bill. Go to page 1 1 to see if
you can qualify for thesefinancial resources.”~ Admissions TeamTUITION & SCHOOL FEES: see table above
Tuition and school fees are invoiced each semester. Payment deadlines and bankdetails for wire transfers are included in the invoices

Fees are subject to change. Please visit luj.lakeland.edu to view all current fees and pricing.
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APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA▶ NON-JAPANESE CITIZENS OUTSIDE OF JAPANIf you do not have resident status in Japan, you need to apply for a student visa. LUJ will apply for yourCertificate of Eligibility (CoE), which you need to take to a Japanese consulate or embassy in your homecountry to obtain your student visa.

APPLICATION CHECKLISTNEW STUDENT VISA
Visa Application Form(provided upon application by the admissions team)◯Visa Application Fee◯

Confidential Financial Certification Form◯

Bank Statement◯

Digital or Physical Passport-style Photograph

NEW VISA APPLICATIONPROCESS
1.

Submit the documents to LUJ’s
Admissions Office.

◯2.

Pay the application fee (fees stated inform)

Copy of Passport (Photo ID Page)◯

3.

Optional (recommended):Working Permission Application Form◯

LUJ will submit the student visa
application documents to the
Immigration Bureau after theapplication deadline.

4.

The Immigration Bureau takes
approximately 6-8 weeks to approve thevisa application and issue a Certificate of
Eligibility (CoE).

5.

After receiving the approved CoE, LUJ will
send it via your registered email address.

6.

You must take the CoE and your passport
to the nearest Japanese embassy or
consulate for final processing, which takes
approximately 1-8 days depending on theembassy or consulate.Please confirm if
additional documents are needed before
visiting the embassy or consulate.

7.

Your passport will be stamped with thestudent visa and returned to you.

8.

You may now enter Japan.

▶ CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION FORM
This document pertains to the person/organization who is financially supporting youreducation.You must use the form provided, and you must write it in English.

▶ BANK STATEMENT
A bank statement of the person providing financial support is required. They must haveapproximately ¥1,500,000 or more in the account - the currency may be that of your own country.

▶ DIGITAL OR PHYSICAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Two drivers-license-sized photos or a jpeg photo are required.
They must be 4x3 cm, well lit (avoid shadows), plain whitebackground, and must have been taken within the past 6months. Glasses, hats or other headgear are not permitted.

▶ PASSPORT COPY
Send a copy of the pages of your passport that include yourphoto, legal name, birth date and passport number.
The expiration date needs to be longer than 6 months inorder to apply for a student visa.

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APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA CONT’D▶ NON-JAPANESE CITIZENS ALREADY IN JAPAN WITH A VALIDSTUDENT VISA
If you are living in Japan with a valid student visa from another institution,
you will need to change your visa to an LUJ-sponsored student visa. LUJ will
provide the required documents. You must submit these documents to the
Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

APPLICATION CHECKLISTSTUDENT VISA SPONSORSHIP CHANGE
Visa Application Form◯(provided upon application by the admissions team)Notification of the Accepting Organization Form*◯*Can be sent via Japan Post, faxed, or submitted in-person to the
Immigration Services Agency of Japan

IF your Residence Card expires in less than 3 months:
APPLICATION CHECKLISTSTUDENT VISA RENEWAL◯

Visa Application Form(provided upon application by the admissions team)

Copy of Passport◯◯

Copy of both sides of your Residence Card◯

Bank Statement or Proof of Financial Support◯

Academic Record and Completion of Previous
Institution (including attendance record)◯

Visa Application Fee

VISA SPONSORSHIP CHANGE
APPLICATIONPROCESS
1.

Complete the visa application form andsubmit.
Our Student Affairs visa officer will contact
you with the Notification of the Accepting
Organization form along with instructions
for how to fill it out.
Submit it to the Immigration Bureau one
month prior to the start of the semester.

2.
Lakeland University Japan Acceptance Letter/ LUJ
Certificate of Enrollment◯

Other:
Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay

▶ NOTIFICATION OF THE ACCEPTING ORGANIZATION FORM
This form requires information from your previous institution as well as from
Lakeland University Japan. Our Student Affairs visa officer will provide you with this3.

VISA RENEWAL APPLICATIONPROCESS

form after receiving the completed visa application form.

1.

Submit the documents stated here to
LUJ’s Student Affairs Office.

▶ BANK STATEMENT OR PROOF OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT2.

Pay the application fee (fees stated inform)
Submit the student visa renewal
documents to the Immigration Bureau
The Immigration Bureau takes
approximately 2-4 weeks to approve thevisa renewal. You are still able to stay inthe country until the visa renewal getsdenied or approved.

A bank statement of the person providing financial support is required. They musthave approximately ¥1,000,000 or more in the account - the currency may be that ofyour own country. Alternatively, you may provide Financial Aid or GI-Bill statements.

▶ ACADEMIC RECORD AND COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS INSTITUTION
This will need to be an official transcript. You may also submit a school completion
certificate, graduation confirmation, or letter of withdrawal.

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FINANCIAL AID &MILITARY BENEFITS▶ FINANCIAL AID - Non-U.S. Citizens
We accept students with financial aid through independent organizations.
The following companies have been used by both our Japanese andinternational students:● Japan Student Services Organization [JASSO]● Orico● Rakuten● Japan Finance Corporation [JFO]▶ FINANCIAL AID - U.S. Citizens
For those students with US citizenship or eligible non-citizens, you may
apply for Financial Aid through our main campus, Lakeland University
Wisconsin. Students must be registered with the Selective Service (ifmale), demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be officially accepted as
an undergraduate student at Lakeland University Japan.

▶ U.S. MILITARY AND VETERANS’ BENEFITS
Lakeland University Japan is dedicated to serving students who receive
military benefits by providing timely and accurate information prior to andduring a student’s enrollment at the college.
Benefit programs include:• Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 Bill™/Yellow Ribbon)• Montgomery GI Bill™ - Chapter 30• Tuition Assistance• Chapter 31• Chapter 35
If you are unsure of your eligibility for benefits, please contact your local VA
Service Office by visiting gibill.va.gov or call the GI Bill™ Call Center at
1-888-GIBILL-1. Once you are certain of your eligibility, you can visit
www.gibill.va.gov to apply for your military benefits or to transfer your benefits to
LUJ from another college or university.Complete all pertinent forms, and submit
them.

Things to Remember•

Plan on not receiving your MAH (Monthly Allowance for Housing) for 2-3 months. This
does not mean it will take that long, but this is a precautionary measure.

•During the break in-between semesters, you will not receive MAH. You must be actively
taking classes to receive MAH.

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Give the VA your bank information to receive your MAH directly into your account.
Otherwise, a paper check will take longer to receive.

•Constantly update your address as you move.
Lakeland University Japan cannot determine benefits; only the VA can.

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LUJ SCHOLARSHIPSLUJ scholarships represent approved financial aid opportunities
accessible to students applying for any of LUJ's academic programs.

These scholarships are designed to foster
stronger connections with educational
institutions and encourage student engagementin speciﬁc areas of interest.

▶ LUJ Recommended Scholarship
Aimed at increasing the number of partnerships with high schools and recruiting companies by offering a rangeof tuition discounts based on student performance.
WHO: Students coming from partnering organizations
WHAT: Discounted tuition based on GPA performance▶ LUJ Referral Scholarship▶ LUJ Sibling Scholarship

Small incentive for current students and alumni who
refer students to LUJ.

Aimed at supporting families with more than one
child enrolled at LUJ.

WHO: New applicants, previous and current LUJ students
WHAT: Referrers will receive the equivalent to 50,000
Japanese yen. Referees (applicants) will receive a credit of
50,000 yen on their tuition fee.

WHO: Biological/Legal brothers/sisters of a current
LUJ student.
WHAT: Discounted tuition by 20-50%▶ LUJ Culture and Sports Scholarship
Aimed at promoting the LUJ brand name by recruiting aspiring and promising students who can makecontributions to society in the areas of sports and culture.
WHO: Students who compete in a sport at a high level
WHAT: Discounted tuition by 10-50% based on level of competition▶ LUJ Ambassador Scholarship
Aimed at increasing student participation in LUJ’s internal activities which creates a more vivid andinteresting campus experience for all LUJ students.
WHO: Current LUJ students (from spring 2024) with recommendations
WHAT: Discounted tuition by 20%“If you think one of theseapplies to you, ask us formore information about
your eligibility!”~ Admissions Team

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VISIT LUJ

If you are living in Japan or visiting Japan, we invite you to visit our school. It is the best
way for you to see our unique campus atmosphere. You can observe classes or take acampus tour.

Our staff can arrange individual appointments with you to answer any questions you might have about
LUJ. To better assist you, we would appreciate if you make an appointment before your visit.

InstagramOpen Campus
EventsCONTACT INFORMATION“Reach out to us andreserve a one-on-one
information session.
Also ask about our
next open campus
event”~ Admissions Team

Phone +81-3-6240-4215
Fax +81-3-6240-4072
Email admissions@japan.lakeland.edu

ENG

https://luj.lakeland.edu/
Lakeland University Japan Campus
1-10-5 Kokugikan Front Bldg. 4F-6F, Yokoami,
Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015

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