Next Steps for Admitted LHE Students

All new students in the BW Leadership in Higher Education program must pay a $300 new student deposit to secure their enrollment in this selective degree program. This nonrefundable payment is due by April 15 and will be applied directly to your first semester tuition.

View additional details and instructions regarding payment.

The BW network gives you access to BW email, Canvas and online resources you'll use as a graduate student and member of the BW community.

In order to gain access to your BW network credentials and set your password, please log into your BW admitted student portal. Instructions on accessing this portal were provided in the email with the following subject line: An update to your Baldwin Wallace University application. Please note that you will need the mobile number you detailed in your application to take next steps in setting up your BW account.

If you experience any technical difficulties when setting up your BW network account, please contact our BW IT Support at (440) 826-7000 or helpdesk@bw.edu. 

Students admitted with coursework pending (final degree) need to send a final, official transcript to BW's Office of Admission no later than August 9, 2024.

Transcripts can be sent electronically to admit@bw.edu or mailed to:

Office of Admission
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017

Program Costs and Financial Assistance

Tuition, books, and parking are included in the program costs for full-time students. Part-time students will pay for this program per credit hour. Part-time students are also responsible for parking and books throughout the duration of the program.

LHE Costs and Financial Aid - Full-Time

LHE Costs and Financial Aid - Part-Time

Fellowship Award for Full-Time Students

Each year, new and returning full-time students who are in good academic standing receive a $10,000 fellowship award that is applied directly to tuition. Over the course of the two-year program, these awards significantly reduce the overall program costs.

Financial Aid

To apply for a federal direct student loan and/or graduate PLUS loan, complete the FAFSA annually. BW's Federal ID code is 003014. For the first year of the program, complete the 2024-25 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. If you have further questions or wish to talk with a financial aid representative at BW, please contact: (440) 826-2108 or finaid@bw.edu or Kate Glaser at (440) 826-8016 or kglaser@bw.edu. 

2024 LHE Orientation

Friday, August 16, 2024
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wheeler 206

Any questions or concerns regarding orientation can be directed to Kate Glaser at kglaser@bw.edu.

Full-Time Students

Your LHE internship supervisor(s) will begin communicating with you in late spring/summer to confirm 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 discussed with your supervisor(s) and confirmed before orientation.

Part-Time Students

As an LHE part-time student, you will create internship experiences that are clearly differentiated from the work of your current position to provide new professional learning experiences. During the fall semester, you will begin working with Dr. Christy Walkuski to outline your first internship proposal that will then be approved by the LHE program and your current employer. Questions regarding this process should be directed to cwalkusk@bw.edu. 

All incoming LHE students will complete a variety of new student forms, which will assist with the transition to BW and the LHE program. Forms and further instructions will be distributed by Dr. Schneck later in the spring semester, and once completed, they must be scanned and emailed back to BW.

The LHE curriculum includes a total of 38 credits: 26 credits are coursework and 12 internship hours. The LHE program adheres to the BW academic calendar for class meeting times but may have different internship start and end dates according to internship agreements. Please confirm with your internship supervisor for start and end date details.

BW Jacket Express Card

At the beginning of the semester, LHE cohort members will be allotted a mobile 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.

Books and Supplies

Full-time students have books covered under the comprehensive cost structure. Part-time 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.

Parking

All full-time LHE students will receive a free parking permit to use on campus. Part-time LHE students will need to purchase a parking permit. The LHE director will coordinate setting up parking passes for new students at the beginning of the semester. LHE students are eligible to park in designated lots for staff. Your parking decal must be displayed at all times while parking on campus, and LHE students are required to follow University parking regulations. Learn more about parking on BW's campus.

Graduate Housing

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 graduate apartments are available. We recommend students apply for graduate housing early if they are interested in living on-campus.

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 and racquetball courts, swimming pool, indoor batting cage and second-floor computer lab. The Tressel Lounge and classrooms/meeting rooms are also available for group meetings and studying. Cards for spouses are available for a nominal fee.

Health Services

All students enrolled in at least one class are eligible for services at BW's Health Center (insurance is not required). Basic clinical care is provided with doctors and nurse practitioners available by appointment for additional services. Teleconference appointments are also available.

Counseling Center

Counseling Services are provided at no charge to students for individual, group or urgent/emergency counseling services. A $25 fee is charged for psychiatry services. Walk-in and telehealth counseling appointments are available.

BW Office of Accessible Education (OAE)

The Office of Accessible Education (OAE) works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students who have or think they may have a disability (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, vision, hearing, physical or systemic) are invited to contact the OAE to arrange a confidential discussion at (440) 826-2147 or disability@bw.edu.

BW Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA)

The BW Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) supports and strengthens the academic experience of BW's diverse community through services and resources designed to empower learners to maximize their educational and professional goals. Students have access to learning resources, tutoring, and reading and writing support. For more information: (440) 826-2425 or casa@bw.edu.