General Questions

How can I receive assistance in the application process?
St. John's offers personal, one-on-one interviews with a graduate counselor to discuss the necessary steps needed to apply to our varied graduate programs.

  • For St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Pharmacy, and the College of Professional Studies, call the Office of Graduate Admission at (718) 990-1601, or e-mail a counselor at gradhelp@stjohns.edu.
  • For The School of Education, contact Kelly K. Ronayne, D.A., Associate Dean, at (718) 990-2304, or graded@stjohns.edu.
  • For The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, contact Sheila Russell at (718) 990-1345, or mbaadmissions@stjohns.edu.

Do I need a bachelor's degree in the specific field in which I wish to pursue a master's degree?
You must possess a baccalaureate degree of some type before entering graduate school at St. John's University. Check our online Graduate Bulletin for specific program information.

In most cases, your bachelor's degree does not have to be in the particular field to which you are applying. However, you do need a sufficient number of undergraduate credits in that field. For most programs, 18-21 undergraduate credits in the field are required to be considered for a specific graduate program.

What should I do if I do not have 18-21 credits in the specific field in which I want to pursue a master's degree?
If you do not fulfill the 18-21 undergraduate credit requirement, you may have to take the appropriate number of undergraduate courses at an accredited institution before applying to St. John's graduate programs. Most universities/colleges will allow you to take courses on an undergraduate level without moving toward a degree.

Where do I send my supporting documentation for admission?

Graduate Admission Processing Service Center
St. John’s University
PO Box 811
Randolph, MA  02368-0811