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.
International Timeline for a Spring 2024 Entry
| August 1st | The issuing of Spring I-20s can begin. |
|---|---|
| October 30th | Last day to submit application. |
| November 1st | Spring Payment Plan Opens. |
| November 6th | Last day for completed applications to be reviewed and admitted. |
| November 10th | Last day to deposit for Spring Term for international students. |
| December 1st | Spring Semester bill is due. |
Freshman / First-Time Student
- Submit an application through the JU Application or Common Application.
- Upload the following materials as a part of your application:
- High School / Upper Secondary School Transcripts
- Your school counselor can email it to documents@ju.edu
- 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
- High School / Upper Secondary School Transcripts
- 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
- Submit an application through the JU Application or Common Application.
- Upload the following materials as a part of your application:
- A NACES Foreign Credit Evaluation of your university transcripts
- High School / Upper Secondary School Transcripts
- Only for students in progress in their first year in university
- 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
- 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.
Second Degree Seeking Student
- For those who have earned a Bachelor's Degree/4-Year Degree already and who wish to pursue another
one.
- Submit an application through the JU Application or Common Application.
- Upload the following materials as a part of your application:
- A NACES Foreign Credit Evaluation of your university transcripts
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Recommended : at least 1 letter of recommendation and essay
- 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.
- Before you begin the application process, please note that Second Degree Seeking Students are not eligible for the academic merit scholarship and are expected to pay the full cost of attendance.
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 |
| 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 US.
- Completion of English Composition or an equivalent course, with a grade of "C" or higher, at an accredited college or university in the US.
Applicants who are applying to Jacksonville University with college/university credits that were received outside of the United States 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 must be sent by the organization that made it.
Most evaluations are valid for 5 years, however, this may vary depending upon the evaluation organization. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the evaluation is valid up until the date of matriculation.
We accept evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
If you are mailing in physical documents, please address it to the following:
Jacksonville University
ATTN: Office of Admissions
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL, USA
32211-3321