Application Procedure

Given the special international nature of the Global Development and Social Justice (GDSJ) program due to the combination of Distance Learning and on-site classes in Rome, please read and follow the below application procedures when submitting your application. The normal application fee is waived for those applying for the GDSJ program. 

Application deadline: February 1, 2010

Regarding scholarships: Scholarships are available on a selective basis and we encourage all students to apply. In order to apply for scholarships you must first have applied and have been admitted to the program. Therefore we encourage all interested students to proceed with the below free application process and once your application has been approved begin with the scholarship application process. 

Application Procedure:

1. When planning on submitting an application please first e-mail Alyssa Monturi at monturia@stjohns.edu and inform her of your interest in applying to the GDSJ program and please let us know how you heard of the program. 

2. To submit a free online application you must first fill out all requested personal and background information on the application page linked to below. On the second page that you will be directed to after completing this section you will be asked to choose your major and "College and Campus" on the drop down menu. You will need to choose "St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Queens)" Then under the next drop down menu to select your major you will need to select "M.A. Global Development and Social Justice.

3. Applicants will also need to send via regular mail hard copies of official transcripts, two letters of recommendation and, if applicable, TOEFL scores to the below address. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. Annalisa Sacca, Director, Center for Global Development and sent to the below address. 

Office of Graduate Admission

Room 106 Newman Hall

St. John's University

8000 Utopia Parkway

Queens, NY  11439

 If you need any assistance throughout the application process please contact Alyssa Monturi at monturia@stjohns.edu

To proceed to the online application click here.