How may I apply to St. John's
University?
You have three convenient ways to apply for graduate admission to
St. John's University:
- The preferred way is for you to
apply online for graduate admission via our site on the
World Wide Web;
- Or you may choose to download an application from
our Web site and print it out for yourself;
- Finally, you may request an
application package and additional information, which we will mail
directly to your home.
Why is an online application the preferred
way to apply? What are the advantages of applying
online?
Our Office of Graduate Admission views
applying online to St. John's as the quickest and most efficient
way for you to file your application for graduate study. It also is
quicker and more convenient for you (about 30 - 40 minutes to
complete online), and actually speeds up the decision process
itself.
Online applications are more readable and
therefore, more accurate. In addition, copies of an online
application are easily accessible and printable for all the
student's personal records. Applying online is the best way to file
your application for graduate study with St. John's.
If I apply online, will it change the way
in which the Committee on Admission views my
application?
No. Whether the application is mailed in
traditional print form or submitted online, you can be confident
that our Committee on Admission reviews the application package in
exactly the same way. The type of application package has no affect
on decisions.
What must I include with my application to
be considered for admission to the graduate program at St.
John's?
- Provide all official college/university
records including diploma/degree conferral.
- Submit official GRE/GMAT scores (if
required by your program).
- Provide the required number of letters
of recommendation.
- Submit a statement of professional
goals.
- Fulfill individual program requirements.
(See our online bulletin.)
- Send $70.00 (U.S.) application fee
payment (non-refundable).
Is the online application the
only information I have to submit?
Whether you apply online or through
traditional mail, all required documents (e.g., letters of
recommendation, transcripts, etc.) must be submitted via
traditional mail. If the Office of Graduate Admission receives your
corresponding information before receiving your online application,
the Office will file the information for processing with your
entire application.
How long does it take St. John's to make a
decision on my application?
Every application is reviewed carefully by
an individual Committee on Admissions in each department. Thus, the
length of time it takes for decisions to be made varies depending
on the department/program to which you apply. (Note: We encourage
you to apply as early in the process as possible.)
What should I write in my statement of
goals?
Your statement of goals is a personal essay
in which you should briefly but meaningfully introduce yourself and
describe what you hope to achieve by earning a graduate degree at
St. John's. For example, applicants may address such topics as why
they chose St. John's, what professional steps they plan to take
after earning their degree, and the way that they can contribute to
the graduate community if accepted.
May I apply for two degrees within the
same program?
You may apply only for one degree at a time
within the same graduate program.
For More Information
Contact us directly:
Office of Graduate
Admission
Room 106 Newman Hall
St. John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-1601
gradhelp@stjohns.edu