Admitted LL.M. Students

Steps to Take Once You're Admitted to St. John's Law:                                     

Get Sign-On Portal Access

St. John's University houses web applications and other important information for students and others in the campus community in its Sign-On Portal. You'll need Sign-On Portal access to pay your seat deposit and register for classes.

The St. John's University Office of Information Technology's (University IT) guides you through the process of getting Sing-On Portal access for the first time. Please look out for a welcome email sent from [email protected] to the email address you used when you applied to St. John's Law. It will have the subject line St. John’s University - Welcome to the Sign-On Portal!

For this process, you'll need your University ID Number (also called your X Number) that can be found in your acceptance letter and in the online student application portal. 

You'll find more information about accessing the Sign-On Portal in the Sign-On Portal Guide and on University IT's webpage.  You can also contact University IT's Service Desk at (718) 990-5000 Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Pay Your Seat Deposit

You secure a place in the incoming LL.M. class by paying a non-refundable $500 (USD) seat deposit within three weeks of the date you're admitted to St. John's Law. To pay your seat deposit, log into the Sign-On Portal and then:

1. Click on the New UIS Experience tile.
2. In New UIS Experience, navigate to the Pay Deposit tile.
3. Clicking Pay Deposit will take you to the Student Account Suite payment portal, where you need to read and accept the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.
4. Once you log in to your account suite, click on the Deposits and eDeposits tab, choose your term of entry (i.e. Fall 2026), and click Select Law Seat Deposit.
5. After reviewing your selection, click continue, choose a payment method, and pay the deposit.

Please email the Graduate Studies team at [email protected] to let us know that you paid your seat deposit, so we can reserve your spot in the incoming class and guide you on enrollment next steps. You can request a payment extension by emailing us at  [email protected]. Your seat deposit will be credited toward your tuition.

Register for Classes

After paying your seat deposit you can register for your first semester classes. As part of the registration process, you'll meet virtually with your St. John's Law academic advisor, who will then register you for classes. 

Steps to Take After You're Registered for Classes:

Set Up Your St. John's Email

Your St. John’s email will be the email address that the Law School, your professors, and the University will use to communicate with you. 

Your St. John's email address will typically be in the following format: "firstname.lastname##@my.stjohns.edu" where ‘##’ represents the 2-digit year of entry into St. John’s University. The email address will be created after you pay your seat deposit or, in the case of exchange students, after you are registered for classes. 

Your user ID will be your St. John's email address and the password will be the password you created when you paid your seat deposit. If you forgot your password, or need to reset it, instructions can be found on the IT support page. 

Calendar Your Orientation and Introductory Class

Orientation for all LL.M. students is mandatory. Orientation dates are as follows:

• English for American Law School (EALS): July and August 2026 (virtual). Note: Incoming students will register for EALS at the same time as they register for Fall 2026 classes. For more information about the EALS schedule, please email the Graduate Studies team at [email protected].
• U.S. Legal Studies & Transnational Legal Practice (Orientation and Introductory Class): August 17-21, 2026
• Bankruptcy and Real Estate (Orientation): August 17-21, 2026

Please consult the Law School Academic Calendar for other important dates. 

Apply for a Student Visa (If Needed)

If you're not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green card holder), you'll work with the St. John’s International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSO) to start the U.S. student visa application process. The ISSO webpage includes information on:

• Applying for Your Student Visa
• Arriving F-1 and J-1 Students
• Certifications and Credentials
• How to get your I-20 Form

Please check your email inbox for messages sent from [email protected] and read them closely. We recommend adding this address to your known contacts so their messages reach you. 

Complete Required Health and Immunization Forms

Review, complete, and submit required health forms. New York State law requires all students to complete mandatory health forms and submit them to St. John’s University. Submission deadline for the Fall 2026 semester is August 1, 2026. All enrolled students are required to submit the following:

• Immunization Form: Proof of immunization to Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Meningitis Form: Proof of vaccination or waiver stating you understand the risks of not being vaccinated

Required health and immunization forms (pdf) must be submitted via the online patient portal. The online patient portal can also be accessed through signon.stjohns.edu and clicking the Medicat icon. Once in Medicat, you will be able to access and upload your health forms.  Please do not create a new account in Medicat. If you have questions about these forms or the requirements, contact Student Health Services by calling (718)990-6360.

Please note that many students need to visit their doctor to secure these forms. Please allow time to schedule this appointment and for your doctor to complete the health forms.

Pursuant to New York State Public Health Laws 2165 and 2167, if you do not submit the required health forms your course registration and Law School enrollment will be cancelled.

Get Required Accident and Sickness Insurance

All students with an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to participate in the University’s accident and sickness Insurance plan. This insurance is mandatory for the student’s entire enrollment at the University. Information about the accident and sickness insurance program. Students will be enrolled in the Health Insurance plan approximately two weeks after paying their bill and confirming their course enrollment.

Accident and sickness Insurance is also available for direct purchase to all full-time and part-time commuter students, not on a visa. This insurance can be purchased by enrolling online directly at universityhealthplans.com. 

Pay Tuition and Confirm Your Course Enrollment

A tuition statement will be emailed to you prior to the start of the semester. Please follow the instructions from that email to pay your bill by the stated deadlines. You'll also find detailed information on paying your bill, including by international wire payment, on St. John's Payment Options webpage.

The typical bill for LL.M. students will contain the following charges:

Tuition

Block rate for full-time students; per credit for part-time (11 credits or less per semester.) View 2026-2027 academic year tuition rates.

Student Activity fee/General Fee

$325 per semester / $150 per semester

Health Insurance

Required for all F-1 and J-1 students. 
Students, not here on a visa, and living in campus housing, will be charged for insurance unless they submit a waiver with their current and valid insurance for New York State.

2026-2027 Premium: $4,000 (estimate)

Usually, half of the premium is charged each semester.

Deposit credit

Your $500 deposit is applied to your first semester bill.

Scholarship (if applicable)

Your scholarship will be applied on a percentage basis.

Financial Aid: If you qualify for U.S. federal financial aid, please remember to file your FAFSA.

• St. John’s University School code: 002823
• Financial Services: Lourdes Hall, 718.990.2000

Once the Office of Graduate Studies completes your course registration, we'll notify you by email so you can pay your bill, confirm your course enrollment, and review your course schedule in the UIS online system. Scholarships, if any, are applied after the initial bill is generated. Please allow 4-6 business days after being notified for the scholarship reduction to appear on the bill.

You must pay your tuition in full  or enroll in a payment plan by mid-July. To make your payment and confirm your course schedule:

• Log in to UIS (instructions here)
• Go to the tab that says "Student"
• Select the term you want to confirm (Fall 2026 or Spring 2027)
• Click on "Registration" then "View/Confirm Term Bill"
• Please check your term bill carefully to confirm that your tuition is correct and your scholarship has been applied, before paying your term bill. If you do not see your scholarship applied, please check back in a few days.
• Once you have paid your term bill, scroll down and click "Confirm Enrollment"
• For international wire information, see the "International Payments" heading on the Payment Options page.

Provide Your Official Transcripts

If you didn't include your official transcripts with your application, your law school should mail them directly to us in a sealed envelope addressed to: St. John’s University School of Law, Office of Graduate Studies, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439.  If you plan to bring your official transcript with you, please email the Graduate Studies team at [email protected].

Additional Information for Incoming St. John's Law LL.M. Students: 

Housing

St. John's Law is located in a quiet neighborhood in Queens about 30 minutes from Manhattan. Students are responsible for arranging their own housing, and most choose to live in private rental units in the area or elsewhere in New York City. There is also some housing on campus. 

Students willing to share a room or apartment will have the most options, and those traveling with families and children should begin the housing search well before arriving for orientation and the start of classes.

To learn more about your housing options, please visit the Law School's Student Housing webpage.

Technology

In order to successfully participate in classes and other Law School events, and to complete school work, each student should have access to a personal computer, whether desktop or laptop. Students should also have a working camera to participate in sessions via video call. You can learn more about supported technology and university-sponsored discounts for some devices.

The best way for student to resolve technology issues, such as accessing St. John's email accounts or UIS, is to go to the University's  IT support page. The page provides self-help articles for common problems. If you can't resolve the problem, click Your Tickets to request a new one. A help desk ticket will be created and a tech support representative will reply back as soon as possible. Please remember that responses will be delayed on nights and weekends. 

Arriving on Campus

Student ID Cards (StormCard)

All students who will be studying on campus will need a University identification card (StormCard) to access the Law School Library and other University facilities. You can get your ID card at the University's Department of Public Safety Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4p.m. and contact them with any questions about your card.

Directions 

• Directions to campus
• Interactive campus map

Parking 

You'll find information about St. John's Parking Program online.