Next Steps for Admitted LHE Students

Full-Time Students

Congratulations on securing your first-year fellowship! Please be sure to follow up with your supervisor(s) on any preliminary items you may need to complete before the start of the program. Information such as start date, office hours and dress code should be confirmed with your supervisor(s) before orientation.

Part-Time Students

We are excited to help foster your growth within your established career! As an LHE part-time student, you must create an internship that is specifically designated and clearly differentiated from the work of your current position, to provide a new professional learning experience. Additionally, you must secure approval for your proposed internship from both your current employer and Dr. Ken Schneck, the LHE program director. Questions regarding this process should be directed to Dr. Schneck at kschneck@bw.edu.

Stay tuned. Date and location to be determined.

During LHE orientation, you will review program details and get a chance to interact with other LHE students.

In order to begin your transition to BW, a number of forms must be completed, scanned and emailed to Dr. Schneck, LHE director. These documents will be posted on this page in the next week. Please check back for more details. 

The BW network access gives you access to BW email, Blackboard and many online resources you’ll use as member of the BW community. The LHE director coordinates the process of establishing new emails for all full- and part-time students at the beginning of the program. Once your email has been established, you will be contacted with further instructions.

Fellowship Stipend for Full-time Students

Each year, full-time students receive a $10,000 fellowship stipend that can be applied to the cost of the program. This total program stipend of $20,000 is compensation for your work as a graduate student in a professional setting. Students may elect to use this stipend to significantly reduce the overall cost of the program.

FAFSA

To apply for a federal direct student loan and graduate PLUS loan, complete the FAFSA annually. BW’s Federal ID code is 003014. For the first year of the program, complete the 2019-20 FAFSA.

Graduate PLUS loans are available to help LHE students finance any remaining educational costs not covered by federal direct student loans, including program costs and estimated living expenses as determined by the financial aid process. Learn more about financing options for graduate students. Learn more about financing options for graduate students.

BW is located just 20 minutes from Cleveland, and LHE students find many affordable housing options within the surrounding communities. While on-campus housing is not guaranteed as part of the LHE program (excluding specified LHE internships, hall director positions, etc.), limited on-campus housing may be available for graduate students.

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The LHE curriculum includes a total of 42 credits: 30 credits are coursework and 12 are fellowship. The LHE program adheres to the BW academic calendar and follows the same holiday schedule.

BW Jacket Express Card

At the beginning of the semester, LHE cohort members will be allotted a Jacket Express Card from campus access services. Some form of a photo ID, such as a driver's license, must be shown to receive your Jacket Express Card.

BW has excellent event programming, including nationally-known speakers, concerts, theatre productions, art exhibits and athletic events. Most of these are free or available to employees at a reduced charge by presenting your Jacket Express Card. The Jacket Express Card also provides access to the Lou Higgins Recreation Center and Ritter Library.

Parking

Parking is available throughout campus. You must have a valid BW parking pass to park in any campus parking lot. The LHE director will coordinate setting up parking passes for new students at the beginning of the semester.

Full-time Students

As a BW staff member, you are eligible for one free parking permit. Parking is available in desgnated lots for staff. Employees must secure a decal for their vehicles from campus access services located in Strosacker Hall (Student Union). LHE students are required to follow University parking regulations. Visit campus access services for parking regulations and details.

Part-time Students

A parking pass for part-time LHE students is $35 per semester or $70 per year. Once your BW network access is set up, visit campus access services for information on parking regulations and how to obtain a parking pass. Free street parking is also available, though spaces are limited.

Dining

BW offers a variety of dining options across campus. Cash, debit/credit cards, and BW Jacket Express cards are accepted at each location. A full list of dining services can be found here.

Books & Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their books and course materials prior to the beginning of each term. Books and supplies can be purchased at the BW Bookstore or through other online retailers.

Recreational Facilities

All LHE students are encouraged to use their BW Jacket Express ID card granting free access to the Lou Higgins Recreation Center for use of a fitness center, weight room, dance studio, multipurpose basketball, volleyball, badminton courts and racquetball courts, swimming pool, indoor batting cage and second-floor computer lab. The Tressel Lounge and class rooms/meeting rooms are also available for group meetings and studying. Cards for spouses are available for a nominal fee.

Tell family and friends on social media you're enrolling in the LHE program at Baldwin Wallace and connect with other future and current Yellow Jackets. Find the LHE program on Facebook.

Facebook: @bwhighered

We're here to help. Please contact Kate Glaser, assistant director of admission, at (440) 826-8016 or kglaser@bw.edu.