Graduate Student

If you are in your final year of your Bachelor's Degree or have completed a Bachelor's Degree and are interested in LC State's Graduate Programs you should apply as a graduate student.

Application Deadlines

How to Apply

When you begin your application, you will first choose the type of application you want to submit. After making your selection, you will need to create an account to proceed with the online application. With your account, you can log in at any time to complete the application, upload admission documents, and check your application status.

The $50 graduate admission application fee can be paid online or sending cash or check to the Admissions Office at 500 8th Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501. You can also call the Cashier's Window at 208-792-2351 for credit card payment. 

Official transcripts must arrive in a sealed envelope or in official electronic format from the issuing institution to be valid. Photocopies of records are not official.

*You can be tentatively admitted off unofficial or working transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be sent to admissions@lcsc.edu. Unofficial college transcripts must include your full name, institution, grade points, credits, and grade point average. Working transcripts indicate you are currently enrolled in classes. After your grades and/or degree are posted, you will need to have official transcripts sent to the Admissions Office. Full admission will be granted once we receive all official transcripts.

To send sensitive documents upload them through your Application Portal account or through LeapFile.

LeapFile Instructions:
Select Admissions
Type in details and upload your documents

English Proficiency Requirements. Send proof of English language proficiency to admissions@lcsc.edu. 

If you need further assistance please contact the Admissions Office at 208-792-2378 or admissions@lcsc.edu

Program Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university with 36 credits of business and accounting, 15 of which must be in accounting. 
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA from the last 60 credits of undergraduate work.

Students must meet the following requirements:

  • BSN degree from an accredited program 
  • An active U.S. RN license in good standing
  • A statistics course passed with C (2.0) or better. 
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA from the last 60 credits of undergraduate work.

Students must meet the following requirements:

  • BSN degree from an accredited program 
  • An active U.S. RN license in good standing
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA from the last 60 credits of undergraduate work.

Students must meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university.
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA from the last 60 credits of undergraduate work.

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CyberAccounting

Advance your career with a Master of Science in CyberAccounting degree from LC State. The fully online degree combines a focus on information technology, fraud detection, and accounting into a 30-credit program not offered by any other Idaho public institution.

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Nursing Leadership in Healthcare (MSN)

This online graduate program, which is the only one of its kind in Idaho, represents the first full master’s degree offering in the college’s 131-year history. Take the first step and apply today!

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Explore a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management & Leadership

This graduate certificate is for BSN-prepared nurses and consists of five courses (13 credits) that can be completed fully online.

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Sport Coaching

This certificate program consists of four courses (12 credits) and has been aligned with the National Standards for Sports Coaches and can be completed fully online.