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An Amazing Semester, Living and Learning Abroad
Turn your semester into an incredible study abroad experience and apply for one of the many Global Studies opportunities we have to offer. All currently enrolled and matriculated, undergraduate St. John’s University students as well as undergraduate students from other accredited colleges and universities throughout the United States may apply to any Global Studies Program at St. John’s University.

Application Instructions

St. John’s Students

Decisions on admission are made in accordance with St. John's University's policy, which provides for the complete processing of applications as soon as all required materials are received. At that time, a decision is made and the prospective student is notified.

Although we review applications on a rolling basis, we encourage students to apply as early as possible to increase their chances of receiving financial aid and being admitted into their first choice program. For the fall semester, we encourage students to apply by April 15; for spring, November 2; and for summer, March 30. We will continue to accept applications past these suggested dates on a space-available basis.

Once you are an accepted student, in order to secure your place in the program, all accepted students are required to submit a $250 non-refundable deposit.

Students who will not have reached the age of 18 by the time of the beginning of their study abroad semester must secure and provide parental permission.

You must complete at least one year of full-time undergraduate study and must generally have a minimum 2.75 cumulate index to apply:

  1. Log on to St. John’s Central to fill out the online study abroad application.  Click on the UIS tab; choose “Student Services & Financial Aid,” then “Registration,” and finally “Global Studies Application.”
  2. Follow the instructions provided in UIS, including selecting your courses for study abroad.

Attention all Graduate Students

Please be advised that graduate students are not able to apply for graduate level courses through the St. John's UIS system.  Graduate students must file a paper application and an approved course option form.  To apply, print the Application PDF and Course Option form, complete the Application and submit to the Office of Global Studies located in Marillac Terrance (opposite Campus Ministry).  The Course Option form should be signed  by your Dean or Academic Advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study. 

Visiting (Non-St. John’s) Students

Decisions on admission are made in accordance with St. John's University's policy, which provides for the complete processing of applications as soon as all required materials are received. At that time, a decision is made and the prospective student is notified.

Although we review applications on a rolling basis, we encourage students to apply as early as possible to increase their chances of receiving financial aid and being admitted into their first choice program. For the fall semester, we encourage students to apply by April 15; for spring, November 2; and for summer, March 30. We will continue to accept applications past these suggested dates on a space-available basis.

Once you are an accepted student, in order to secure your place in the program, all accepted students are required to submit a $250 non-refundable deposit.

Students who will not have reached the age of 18 by the time of the beginning of their study abroad semester must secure and provide parental permission.

You must complete at least one year of full-time undergraduate study and must generally have a minimum 2.75 cumulate index to apply:

  1. Download and complete the Application and program-related Course Option form. Your application is complete only when both of these forms are submitted.
  2. Have your dean or academic advisor sign the Course Option form to confirm your eligibility to take your chosen course(s). Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that the study abroad courses you choose will bear credit at your home institution.
  3. Submit a personal statement.
  4. Provide an official transcript from your home institution(s).
  5. Provide written approval/letter of recommendation from your dean or academic advisor.

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