When a student must miss a class or part of a class because of circumstances beyond his or her control, that student is directed to work with the instructor of the course and their faculty advisor to find a satisfactory solution. In all but the accelerated and online programs, each three credit course is scheduled around two weekends, separated by two to four weeks, with students attending class on Friday evening and during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Students register for a course two weeks prior to the first weekend of class. Assignments, readings, and other activities are delivered to students prior to the class. Students are usually expected to complete assignments prior to the first class session, between the class sessions, and after the last session.
Students can register and pay tuition for one class at a time.
Students on financial aid must register according to loan requirements. Information about registration is sent to students in advance of registration dates. The local site coordinator has specific information on dates, times of classes, faculty and the forms for registration. The intensive format allows Lesley to select a highly qualified group of instructors who might not otherwise be available to teach. Faculty are selected because of their competence in the content areas as well as their abilities to teach adults in non-traditional formats.