Lakeland University

Lakeland University welcomes students from all over the world to enroll in its courses and earn a Lakeland education, with a campus in Tokyo, Japan and a worldwide online program that allows anyone in the world to be part of the university; students come from over 30 different countries, attracted by high-quality education, financial assistance offerings, respected faculty, extensive experience in supporting international students, full-time international student service programs and a welcoming campus

Lakeland is a test-optional institution, and all international applications are processed on a rolling basis, with the fall semester beginning in late August and the spring semester in mid-January; applicants should file their application for admission and supporting credentials as early as possible to allow sufficient time to process the application, pay the SEVIS fee, apply for the visa, and arrange for transportation

Lakeland University is located in the rural countryside of northeast Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, approximately 20 minutes from the City of Sheboygan, Village of Kohler, and City of Plymouth, and one hour from Green Bay and Milwaukee; the campus is just 20 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan and is surrounded by world-class companies, some of the world's best golf courses, fine arts venues, and popular resorts, making it a place that is in the middle of everywhere

Lakeland University's campus features a variety of student housing options with different layouts and roommate options, including Grosshuesch and Muehlmeier Halls for freshmen and sophomores, Brotz Hall with a pod-style layout, Stephen A. Gould Hall with apartment-style living, and Kurtz and Morland Houses for upperclassmen; residential students pay room and board in addition to tuition and fees, with standard room charges including a double occupancy room in the traditional halls with in-room cable/internet service and residential laundry access, and students select their meal plan and dorm preferences through the Residence Life application.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a system in which undergraduate or graduate students with F-1 status are permitted to work for one year after their graduation while having a student visa, and Lakeland University offers 48 STEM-designated programs eligible for the 24-month OPT extension, allowing up to three years of work authorization in STEM fields

Generally, international students in F-1 visa status are eligible to work off-campus in internships under Curricular Practical Training (CPT) if the student and the internship meet certain eligibility requirements; students must submit all required paperwork prior to beginning the internship and may not begin work until authorization is granted.