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Lindsey Wilson College welcomes applications from students genuinely interested in attending college. Admissions decisions are made by the Director of Admissions based on academic promise, personal objectives, maturity, motivation, and a resonable potential for success at the College.

Lindsey Wilson uses the “rolling admissions” plan, which enables the Admissions Office to notify applicants of admission decisions as soon as all credentials have been received.
Students may apply for admission at any time, but it is recommended that applications be filed as early as possible during the senior year in high school.

Traditional high school graduates may be accepted after (a) and (b) below have been completed.

a completed application for admissions;

an official high school transcript indicating graduation date or GED (General Education Development) test scores with a minimum average standard score of 45 for the combined five tests with no score an any test less than 40.

the results of the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) prior to pre-registration for the second semester of enrollement. This requirement is waived for international students and students who have been out of high school one year or more.

Ia. Leiden University students who want to do a “doorstroommaster”

Students who have a bachelor’s degree from Leiden University and who intend to continue in the related “doorstroom” master’s programme do not have to apply for admission for the “doorstroommaster”. They will automatically receive a registration form in June. Students are requested to return the registration form before September 1 for start in September or before February 1 for start in February.

Research master’s programmes
A research master’s programme is never a “doorstroommaster”. All prospective research master’s students have to apply for admission, including those Leiden University students who have a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. In general the application deadline is June 15 for start in September and December 1 for start in February.
Ib. All Other Dutch Students

All other Dutch students have to apply for admission first. In order to avoid unnecessary delays, students are urged to submit the application file before the following dates:
June 15 for start in September (some departments accept late applications)
December 1 for start in February (some departments accept late applications)

Late applications
While some departments will accept late applications (see the individual programme description if this is possible) please bear in mind that your file is one of many that have to be processed.
If you apply after the deadlines enrolment may be deferred until the next possible start date, which usually means next semester (see individual programme descriptions for information on strat dates).
Late applications may also result in a delay in the processing of your registration, which could mean that you will have to wait for your student ID card until after the start of the programme. This may hinder timely enrolment in courses or access to blackboard files.
IIa. International Students who are applying from abroad

The general deadlines for international students who need a visa and housing, are:
April 1 for programmes starting in September
October 15 for programmes starting in February
In some cases other deadlines may apply. Please see the programme description for the exact application deadline.

Late applications
While some departments will accept late applications (see the individual programme description if this is possible) please bear in mind that your file is one of many that have to be processed.
If you apply after the deadlines enrolment may be deferred until the next possible start date, which usually means next semester (see individual programme descriptions for information on strat dates).
Late applications may also result in a delay in the processing of your registration, which could mean that you will have to wait for your student ID card until after the start of the programme. This may hinder timely enrolment in courses or access to blackboard files.
IIb. International Students who live in the Netherlands

Students who are already living in the Netherlands and who do not need a visa or housing can apply after these deadlines, and can observe the application deadlines for Dutch students. However, as it still takes time to review your application, we would encourage you to apply as early as possible. Delays in processing your application may mean that you will have to wait for your student ID card until after the start of the programme. This may hinder timely enrolment in courses or access to blackboard files. (Blackboard is a digital learning environment, which facilitates communication between lecturers and students.)

Application deadlines
Leiden University students with a BA in History

Students who have a BA in History from Leiden University do not have to apply for admission to the MA in History will automatically receive a registration form in June. Students are requested to return the registration form before Augustus 1, but no later than September 1.
Other Dutch Students

All other Dutch students are requested to submit their Application for Admission before the following dates:
June 15 for start in September (and no later than August 30)
December 1 for start in February (and no later than 30 January)

International Students

April 1 for start in September
October 15 for start in February

Please note: For students starting in the spring semester (February), the exact order of the programme components may be different than for students starting in the fall semester (September). This has no consequences for the quality of the programme.
Please note that late applications (unless otherwise indicated) will not necessarily be refused, but applications received after the above-mentioned dates may lead to a delay in the processing of your application.

If you would like the Leiden University to arrange housing on your behalf, you are strongly advised to observe the application deadlines. International students who are already living in the Netherlands and who do not need a visa or housing can observe the deadlines for Dutch students.

More on application deadlines
Academic requirements

A BA degree or its equivalent, with a relevant specialisation and good results
A thorough command of written and spoken English (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570/230/88-90 for non-native English speakers).
Reading knowledge of French and German is preferred. Students are also expected to meet the admission criteria specific to their chosen specialisation:
A reading knowledge of Dutch is preferred for the following specialisations:
-History of the European Expansion and Globalisation
-Medieval and Early Modern European History
-Political Culture and National Identities

Hbo Degree

For those with a professional bachelor (hbo) degree: please refer to the Dutch homepage of the Faculty of Humanities.
European History and Civilisation: Leiden-Oxford-Paris Programme

prospective candidates should, in principle, be persons hoping to make a (academic) career at the highest level, where knowledge of comparative European history and civilisation is important.
Successful applicants must demonstrate, by written statement and/or in an interview, that they have the background, professional and academic interests fitting the goals of the present programme.
Applicant should also submit the following:
-two letters of recommendation from academic staff members
-a personal statement of motivation to participate in the MA course;
-two examples of written academic work (in English) and a brief synopsis of the thesis proposal, which can be subject to revision and development.
Please note that a maximum of 20 places will be made available on this course for 2007-2008.