Currently enrolled and matriculated undergraduate St. John's University students, as well as undergraduate students from accredited colleges and universities throughout the United States, may apply to St. John's Study Abroad Programs.

Applicants are required to:

• have completed at least one year of full-time undergraduate study
• have a minimum 2.75 cumulative index for college studies completed
• provide as references the names of two members of the faculty with whom they have studied within the past year
• demonstrate, by way of an interview, personal maturity sufficient to ensure that a program of study abroad may be successfully undertaken
• Discover the World applicants must submit a completed application form signed by their dean or academic advisor. 

In addition to the above, students from other institutions are required to:

• provide an official copy of their transcript from their home institutions
• submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a professor, advisor, or dean
• provide written approval from the dean of their home insitution

It is the responsibility of the visiting students to make certain that the courses in which they enroll are applicable for credit at their home institution. Decisions on admissions are made in accordance with St. John's University's policy, which provides for the complete processing of applications as soon as all required data are received. At that time, a decision is made and the prospective student is notified.

Students are urged to apply early in the semester prior to the one in which they seek to enroll. Please review our deadline dates for the most up to date information. Qualified individuals submitting an application after these dates may be admitted if spaces are available.

Passport/Visa
Students will need a valid passport to study abroad. If you already have a passport, make sure it will be valid for the entire time you are abroad. This should include at least 180 days beyond the end of the program. If your passport has already expired or will expire soon, you should apply for a new one immediately.

You can apply in person at any passport agency and designated Post Offices, or by mail using Form DSP- 11, available from any passport office. Leave yourself plenty of time because some countries will also require that you apply for a student or visitor's visa.

Citizens of other countries residing in the United States should contact the nearest consulate of their country for passport and visa information. Embassies in Washington can provide information about consulates. Please be sure to check your status well in advance of traveling.

Insurance and Health Care
You must be covered by comprehensive health and accident insurance while you take part in our program, and your policy must cover claims outside the United States. It may be possible to add a rider for overseas protection on some policies. If you are not insured, you must enroll in an insurance plan designed especially for Americans traveling overseas.

Transfer of Credits
St. John's students receive St. John's credits; visiting students will receive St. John's transfer credits to their home institution.

Financial Aid
St. John's students, as well as visiting students, should contact the Financial Aid Offices on their campuses for specific information on the type of aid available to each individual. Our Study Abroad application requires the signature of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Please note, this is not required for Discover the World applicants. Non-need based grants are available to St. John's University students.

Deposit
In order to secure a place in the program, all students accepted for admission are required to forward a $750 non-refundable deposit by a deadline date which will be set forth in their letter of acceptance.

Refund Policy
Tuition is refunded in full prior to departure. After departure, refund of tuition follows a schedule set forth by the Office of Study Abroad Programs, included with the acceptance letter. All other uncommitted and unexpended fees are refunded up to two weeks prior to departure. As stated above, the deposit is non-refundable.

For an application, visit our application page.  If you have questions or need further information, please contact us.