Steps to Apply:

  • Fall 2025: August 18 - December 11 (*Priority Deadline June 1)
  • Summer 2025: May 25 - August 6 (*Priority Deadline March 1)
  • Spring 2026: January 20 - May 15 (*Priority Deadline October 1)

*Apply by the priority deadline for early scholarship consideration and to allow visa processing time

Create your account and apply

Admission Requirements:

THESE ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO LC STATE

Pay the $50 application fee with a credit card or by international bank transfer via Flywire or Pay My Tuition.

*This fee is non-refundable.

Before submitting your payment, please double check that the name of the institution is Lewis-Clark State College. 

Upload a copy of your passport photo to your application or submit via Leapfile.

Meet our English Proficiency Requirements for Bridge Pathway Program study.

Upload a copy of your English language test scores to your application or submit via Leapfile.

Upload transcripts to your application or submit via Leapfile

Please include a copy of your diploma and any national graduation tests.

Visa Requirements:

THESE ITEMS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION, BUT ARE REQUIRED TO GET AN I-20.

Submit Financial Documents
Upload your signed Certificate of Financial Responsibility and accompanying bank statement copies to your application or submit via Leapfile.

Housing and Activities

Bridge students stay with host families to better immerse themselves in the culture. Students may also connect with a friendship family they can join for local activities. Lewiston is a wonderful place for outdoor adventures, such as fun on the river, horseback riding, bicycle rides, Fourth of July fireworks and more!