Undergraduate International Admissions

Requirements & Deadlines

Before you begin the application process, it is important to note that international students on temporary visas are not eligible for financial aid. Although all admitted students are awarded an academic merit scholarship, international students are expected to pay the remainder of their cost of attendance.

Note: The discovery of fraudulent or plagiarized documentation within submitted materials, at any point in your matriculation to the university, will result in an immediate denial or revocation of your acceptance offer. This action includes the forfeiture of any associated application fees, enrollment fees, and other relevant charges.

International Timeline for Fall 2027

May 1	National Decision Day. Enrollment Deposits are refundable* up until this date.
June 1	Fall payment plan options open.
June 1	Last day to submit applications for Fall Term.
June 15	Fall Term bill is due.
Mid-August	Move-In and Mandatory Dolphin Dive-In Orientation. Review the schedules for First-Time Freshmen and Transfers here.

Undergraduate English Proficiency

Demonstrated English proficiency is required of all non-native English speaking international students who come from a country where English is not spoken amongst the masses.

Students may demonstrate proficiency by submitting one of the following:

Competitive Scores	Minimum
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL iBT	79
Pearson PTE	56
Duolingo	105
SAT Reading & Writing	500
ACT Reading & Writing	21

 

Additionally, international applicants who demonstrate academic achievement through the completion of one of the following may have the English proficiency requirement waived, subject to review by the Office of Admissions:

• Completion of at least 24 semester credits at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Completion of English Composition or an equivalent course, with a grade of "C" or higher, at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Completion of an English as a Second Language program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Foreign Credit Evaluation

Applicants who are applying to Jacksonville University with college/university credits that were received outside of the U.S. will need to complete a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation. The college/university transcript will not be reviewed without this evaluation completed and an official copy of the evaluation must be sent by the organization.  Your official evaluation and transcripts must be sent to JU.

We also accept evaluations from all other members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Freshman/First-Time Student

1. Submit an application through the JU Application or Common Application. 
2. Upload the following materials as a part of your application: 
   • High School/Upper Secondary School Transcripts.
     • Your school can email these to documents@ju.edu.
   • Official Proof of English Proficiency.
   • SAT/ACT scores are optional. 
     • Required in order to be reviewed for JU's Honors Program, University Scholars Program, and Freshman Nursing Program.
   • Recommended: at least 1 letter of recommendation and essay.
3. Once the Office of Admissions has all your materials, please allow them 4-5 weeks to review your application. If you have questions, please contact your admissions counselor. 

Transfer Student

1. Submit an application through the JU Application or Common Application. 
2. Upload the following materials as a part of your application: 
   • Your current university transcripts.
     • An official NACES Foreign Credit Evaluation is required for institutions outside the U.S.
   • High School/Upper Secondary School Transcripts. 
     • Only for students in progress in their first year in university.
   • Official Proof of English Proficiency.
   • SAT/ACT scores are optional.
     • Required in order to be reviewed for JU's Honors Program, University Scholars Program.
   • Recommended: at least 1 letter of recommendation and essay 
3. Once the Office of Admissions has all your materials, please allow them 4-5 weeks to review your application. If you have questions, please contact your admissions counselor.