Applying

How may I apply to St. John's University?

You have three convenient ways to apply for graduate admission to St. John's University:

  1. The preferred way is for you to  apply online for graduate admission via our site on the World Wide Web;
  2. Or you may choose to download an application from our Web site and print it out for yourself;
  3. 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