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A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Lawrence graduates are prepared to successfully engage with the world.

Lawrence University is a college of liberal arts and sciences and a conservatory of music

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in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. With 15% of our 1,500 undergraduates coming from
more than 50 countries beyond the U.S., our warm and welcoming community is one %
of the most internationally diverse in the country. Offering 50+ study abroad programs,
a campus in London, and a powerful alumni network spanning six continents,
Placement within
Lawrence prepares graduates to be globally engaged citizens.
six months of graduation
DANIEL MARTINEZ
In addition to being ranked #31 by U.S. News and World Report for colleges with most ZAMBRANO
international students, Lawrence is also ranked as one of the “Best Value Colleges” in the M O N T E R R E Y, M E X I C O

United States by The Princeton Review.

For students and families who are making the decision to invest in a Lawrence experience,
Studied: Physics
65 % 22 % 10 %
Summer Research: Surface structure Employed Graduate Fellowships,
this is welcome news. of liquid crystals, two years at school military
Lawrence with Professor Collett or service
Favorite Lawrence Experience:
Travelled to Sierra Leone with the
Lawrence government department
Currently: Pursuing Ph.D. in physics
THEY WENT TO WORK HERE:
at Northwestern University/Harvard
on a full fellowship Americorps U.S. Department of Education Northwestern University
Apple Facebook NYC Board of Education
Art Institute of Chicago General Dynamics Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory
Associated Press Google
Teach for America
Chicago Opera Theatre Hong Kong Philharmonic
C H I A O -Y U T U A N
Thomson Reuters
BEIJING, CHINA Columbia University LinkedIn
Medical Center MediCare

Studied: Math/Computer Science

Internships: Zinch China, Amazon,
T H E Y C O N T I N U E D T H E I R E D U C AT I O N H E R E :
Beijing City International School
Best opportunities at Lawrence: Boston College Indiana University University of Michigan
Exploring computer science for Brandeis Medical College of Wisconsin University of Oregon
the first time, meeting personally Dartmouth New York University University of Southern
with faculty and alumni, connecting California
DePaul Oxford
with Lawrentians around the world Eastman School of Music Princeton
University of Wisconsin
Currently: Software engineer Yale
George Washington University Rutgers
at LinkedIn
Harvard University of Colorado
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L AW R E N C E U N I V E R S I T Y I S
Your professors at Lawrence will inspire you with challenging academics in a supportive

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and vibrant environment. The average class size is only 15 students, allowing you to engage
A COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS A C O N S E R V AT O R Y
deeply with our high-impact learning environment through coursework and interaction with AND SCIENCES OF MUSIC
your fellow classmates. You will develop the skills to excel on your education journey.
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Music & Bachelor of Musical Arts
75% of Lawrentians study here 25% of Lawrentians study here

Areas of study in the college Areas of study in the Conservatory

Anthropology German Composition AREAS OF EMPHASIS
—Archaeology Global Studies Education Jazz & Improvisational Music
—Biological Government Performance Collaborative Piano
—Cultural —Government Theory Pedagogy
—Linguistic (Political Science)
Art History —International Relations
Art, Studio Greek
Biochemistry Health and Society Four Conservatory Degree Possibilities
Biology History BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Chemistry Innovation & A professional degree heavily focused on
Chinese Language & Entrepreneurship
music within the liberal arts context.
Literature International Studies
Classical Studies Japanese DOUBLE DEGREE
Cognitive Science Latin Complete two degrees over five years in music
Computer Science Latin American Studies
and in the college of liberal arts and sciences.
East Asian Studies Linguistics
Economics Mathematics BACHELOR OF MUSICAL ARTS
Education1 Music Expand traditional boundaries in jazz and
Education Studies Neuroscience contemporary improvisation and build
Engineering2 Occupational Therapy4 21st-century musicianship skills.
English Philosophy
—Creative Writing Physics BACHELOR OF ARTS-MUSIC
Environmental Science Psychology Receive advanced musical training while
Environmental Studies Religious Studies extensively exploring non-musical interests.
Ethnic Studies Russian Language &
Film Studies Literature
Forestry & Russian Studies
Environmental Studies3 Spanish You do not have to major in music to benefit from
French & Francophone Statistics and Data Science the world-class musical training we offer. Almost
Studies
Theatre Arts every ensemble is open to any student by audition,
Gender Studies
and a few ensembles do not require any music
Geosciences Pre-Professional training to join, like the Balinese Gamelan.
Bold indicates top areas of interest Pre-Health Professions
Italics indicate minor offering only
1 Elementary through secondary certification Pre-Law
2 3-2 program with Columbia (NY), RPI (NY),
Pre-Medicine
Washington University (St. Louis)
3 3-2 program with Duke University
4 3-2 program degree with Washington University (St. Louis)
 Lawrence Universityʼs rigorous
academics and warm and
100+ Student Groups & Activities welcoming community provide
Including
Lawrence International • GlobeMed • Model U.N. an ideal environment to prepare
Swing Dance • Slam Poetry Club • Ultimate Frisbee
Amnesty International • International Cabaret for a rapidly changing world.
Asia-A • Cultural Food Club • Outdoor Recreation Club

T H E I N T E R N AT I O N A L C O M M U N I T Y
STUDENT PROFILES Over 12% of Lawrence students identify
themselves with the international
LINH NGUYEN community—either through citizenship or
Varsity Sports HANOI, VIETNAM personal background. Current Lawrence
students call the following places home:
Studies: Economics
NCAA Division III (Men's & Women's)
Internships: Generation Growth
Baseball (M) • Basketball (M&W) • Cross Country (M&W) Capital (equity firm), Tax Department ARGENTINA JORDAN
Fencing (M&W) • Football (M) • Ice Hockey (M&W) of KPMG Vietnam AZERBAIJAN KYRGYZSTAN
Soccer (M&W) • Softball (W) • Swimming & Diving (M&W) Clubs: Lawrence International, BANGLADESH MEXICO
Tennis (M&W) • Track, Indoor & Outdoor (M&W) • Volleyball (W) BELGIUM MOROCCO
LU Community Council,
BOLIVIA MYANMAR
Lunar New Year planning committee
BRAZIL NEPAL
Fun: Walk along the Fox River nature trail, spend time
CANADA NETHERLANDS
with my local Friendship Family
CHINA NIGERIA
COLOMBIA PAKISTAN
EDUARDO ELIZONDO CONGO PERU
M O N T E R R E Y, M E X I C O (BRAZZAVILLE) PHILIPPINES

Music Ensembles Studies: Computer science

CUBA
ECUADOR
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Internships: Facebook,
Classical • Jazz • World Music • Symphony Orchestra EL SALVADOR RWANDA
Charlie App (start-up) FINLAND SPAIN
Large Ensembles • Choirs • Small Ensembles • Bands
Research: Artificial intelligence GERMANY SUDAN
Chamber Groups • Dozens of Small Groups
(machine learning) to predict student GHANA SWEDEN
success rate in college GREECE SWITZERLAND
The Lawrence Advantage: Traveled to Beijing, China, to HONG KONG TANZANIA
an international machine learning conference where top INDIA THAILAND
researchers in the world presented their work; I went to INDONESIA TUNISIA
Kyoto, Japan, to Machine Learning Summer School, where IRAN TURKEY

I took classes with those top researchers. JAMAICA UGANDA

JAPAN VIETNAM
Competitions: CalHacks, HackIllinois and HackPrinceton
Volunteering and Fun: Play piano in spaces around campus, explore the

Community Service many Appleton restaurants with friends

More than 700 students provide support

to 220+ organizations each year.
 Average temperatures in A P P L E T O N AT A G L A N C E :

where you learn Appleton (ºC)

I S J U S T A S I M P O RTA N T A S
JAN. -4 Metro population:

250,000
2
Fortune 500
FEB. -1 companies

what you learn. MAR. 4

usa wisconsin appleton

APR. 13
80 + 2 km
from campus to the
MAY 19 restaurants, pubs Fox Cities Performing
The greater Appleton area is big enough to and live music hotspots Arts Center, featuring
Broadway productions
offer plenty of options that you would find
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in much larger cities but small enough to 27
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JUL.

be safe and engaging.

AUG. 26 places of worship in the music events per
metro area, serving every night on average
major world religion
SEP. 22
OCT. 14

NOV. 6
10
Top
160+
kilometers of trails
safest (plus countless parks,
DEC. -1 cities in U.S. greenspaces, and
nature preserves)

You can fly here.

Lawrence is located 315 km
(196 miles) north of Chicago,
Illinois. Fly to our airport
from international hubs:
Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis
and Atlanta. Appleton’s
international airport, serving
Delta, United, Allegiant
and American Airlines,
is just 10 km from campus.
Supporting your success An Illuminating Journey of Transformation
At Lawrence University, we speak of light often: Light, illumination, brilliance. The concept comes
Below you will find some of the resources Lawrence offers to ensure our from the motto on our seal, Light! More Light! We believe that you have something great to offer the
international students will thrive and succeed at Lawrence and after graduation. world, and we want to help you strengthen your light with a meaningful educational journey.

Bring your light, brilliance awaits!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

The office of International Student Services (ISS) is devoted to the unique personal and educational goals and needs
of international students at Lawrence. ISS provides visa assistance, airport pick ups, English as a Second Language
support, break housing, student programming and much more.
SUMMER INSTITUTE
The Summer Institute eases international students’ transition into the academic learning community at Lawrence.
Students will learn about and engage in the types of academic study common in U.S. liberal arts institutions,
including academic discussions, thesis-driven essays and critical thinking about texts and lectures.
F I R S T-Y E A R S T U D I E S
Few colleges have a first-year requirement like Freshman Studies, a
two-term introduction to the liberal arts and sciences. You will be
part of a powerful intellectual tradition as you grapple with works
united by a common theme, from ancient plays and medieval
paintings to current graphic novels and modern jazz albums.
Y O U R U N I Q U E P AT H
You will have opportunities that are as expansive and brilliant as your
imagination. Study abroad at our London Centre, or any of dozens of
other programs from Senegal to Argentina. Intern at NGOs, start-ups or
Fortune 500 companies. Research on campus or at leading labs around
the world with Lawrence faculty and alumni. Join a music tour that merges
performance with community engagement.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
Open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight, International House, conveniently home to our International Student Services
team, serves as a comfortable, welcoming home away from home. In the afternoons and evenings, groups of
students study in the large dining room, cook in the kitchen and watch international television programs in
the lounge.

A W E L C O M I N G C A M P U S : A H O M E AT L AW R E N C E
LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL
Lawrence’s picturesque campus, nestled on the banks of the Fox River,
Lawrence International is one of our largest student organizations, working to increase awareness and integration CHANDLER SENIOR EXPERIENCE
is in Appleton, Wisconsin. Appleton’s safe and vibrant downtown
of international cultures through dances, ethnic dinners, picnics and many other events. In addition to Lawrence
features shops, restaurants, museums, performing and public art The culmination of your time at Lawrence is the Chandler Senior
International, there are many more active student organizations. These range from cultural organizations to clubs
spaces, as well as festivals throughout the year. Experience, when you will create your own light through producing
interested in exploring environmental issues, community service, religious interests, art, music, theatre and more.
original work. Working one on one with a faculty member, you can
Our campus’s rich culture is informed by academics, design an independent project such as research, a field experience, an
FRIENDSHIP FAMILIES athletics, and the arts. exhibition, or a performance. Grants are available, so dream big!
The Friendship Family Program is an informal way for students to experience typical American family life, culture
and traditions. Student are paired with volunteer families to connect for meals, family gatherings, day trips or other
local events like apple picking, athletic competitions or holiday parades.

BRILLIANCE AWAITS
PATHWAYS
English language proficiency is important to success at Lawrence. With this in mind Lawrence has created the We look forward to getting to know you and helping you explore all the illuminating opportunities
Pathways program. Pathways helps students who may need additional English language instruction as part of their available at Lawrence University. Contact us today at admissions@lawrence.edu
transition to campus by focusing the first year of studies on improving English language skills. Students in this
program typically complete the required English language coursework, and their Lawrence degree, in four and half
to five years.
B R I N G YO U R L I G H T: A P P LY T O D AY !
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