Admitted Students

Congratulations again on your admission! We are thrilled that you are joining the St. John’s community for a LL.M., a Legal English Program, or as a Visiting Scholar, and we look forward to working with you as you prepare to start your St. John’s Law program.

The Graduate Studies team is available to answer any questions you might have and to help you in any way that we can. We know that your program will be incredibly rewarding and allow you to develop friendships and professional connections that will last a lifetime.

After you read through this information, please contact us if you have any questions by emailing [email protected].

On behalf of Dean Jefferson Exum and Associate Dean Anderson, the faculty, the Graduate Studies team, and our alumni, we welcome you to the St. John’s Law community!

Prepare for Your First Semester at St. John’s Law!

Get Started: Make Your Seat Deposit and Register for Classes                                                         

► Know your Student ID number (X number)

Your student I.D. number can be found in your acceptance letter, or in the online student application portal, and will be used during the Student Information System Account set-up process. 

► Set-Up Your Student Information System Account (Single Sign-On)

St. John’s University uses Okta to manage and secure access to our Student Information System and other web applications, including your student email and course pages. You will need to activate your account, create a strong password, and set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) to sign in.

► Pay your Seat Deposit

► Register for Courses

After paying your Seat Deposit, you can be registered for your first semester courses! As part of the registration process, you will have an opportunity to meet virtually with your academic advisor to discuss any questions you might have and select classes for your first semester in the LL.M. program. You will then be registered in classes by your Academic Advisor. 

Registration for Fall 2025 will open in May/June 2025.

Next Steps

► Mark Your Calendar: Orientation & Introductory Classes

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

• English for American Law School (EALS): July and August 2025 (virtual)
  • Incoming students will register for EALS at the same time as they register for Fall 2025 classes
  • For more information about the EALS schedule, please email us at [email protected].
• U.S. Legal Studies & Transnational Legal Practice (Orientation & Introductory course): August 18-22, 2025
• Bankruptcy and Real Estate (Orientation): August 18-22, 2025

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

► International Students: Apply for a Student Visa

If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green card holder), you will work with the St. John’s International Student & Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) to start the U.S. student visa application process. The ISSSO 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 for messages from ISSSO, and read them closely; their email is [email protected]. We recommend adding this address to your known contacts so their messages reach you. 

► Set-Up Your 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. The University consolidates usernames and passwords using a single sign-on system called Okta to access email, UIS, Canvas, WebEx, and other services. Instructions for setting up single signon can be found here.

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 your deposit is paid or waived, or in the case of exchange students, after you are registered for classes. 

You can find additional information on setting up your email on the Information Technology page.  If you have any problems setting up or accessing your email, please contact the IT Service Desk at (718)990-5000. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am- 7:30pm.

Your user ID will be your St. John's email address and the password will be the password you created when you paid your deposit through UIS. If you forgot your password, or need your password reset, instructions can be found here. If you are asked for your StormCard/PDIM number, you can find it in UIS.

► 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 2025 semester is August 1, 2025. All enrolled students are required to submit the following:

• Immunization Form (PDF): Proof of immunization to Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Meningitis Form (PDF): Proof of vaccination or waiver stating you understand the risks of not being vaccinated
• Medical History and Examination Form (PDF): Required by the University for all new students.

These forms are also available on the Required Health and Immunization Forms page; and 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.

► Health 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 Enrollment in Courses

A tuition statement will be sent 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 will also have an option to enroll in a payment plan. Detailed information on paying your bill and payment options is available from the Office of Student Financial Services.

• For international wire payments, see the heading "International Payments" on this page

The typical LL.M. student bill for LLM. and Legal English students will contain the following charges:

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

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

After the Office of Graduate Studies completes your course registration we will notify you by email, so that you can proceed to 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.

Fall semester tuition payments for all Law students are due in full, or enrollment in a payment plan, by July 27, 2025.

How to Pay Tuition and Confirm your Course Schedule through the UIS system: 

• Log in to UIS (instructions here) 
• Go to the tab that says "Student"
• Select the term you want to confirm (Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)
• 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 Transcript

If your official transcripts were not included in your application, they should be mailed directly from your law school in a sealed envelope and 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 our office at [email protected].

► Tech Support

The best way for student to resolve technical issues, such as accessing St. John's email accounts or UIS, is to go to https://ithelp.stjohns.edu/support/home. The link provides self-help articles for common problems. If you cannot resolve the problem, click Your Tickets to request a new one. A helpdesk 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. 

► Recommended 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 view information about supported technology here. You can find information about university-sponsored discounts for some devices here.

Coming to 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 obtain your ID card at the Public Safety Office.  Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.  Students who will be studying remotely and need their StormCard number can access it through UIS or call the Public Safety Office. 

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 obtain your ID card at the Public Safety Office.  Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

For questions about the StormCard or StormCard Number, contact the Office of Public Safety at 718-990-6281 or:

The Office of Public Safety (#29 on the campus map)
R.O.T.C. Building(McDonald Center)
168-10 Goethals Avenue
Queens, NY 11439

► Arriving at St. John’s School of Law

• Directions to campus
• Interactive campus map

► Arrange for Parking (if needed)

• Find information about the Parking Program and apply for a permit here.
• For any questions about the program, contact Public Safety at (718)990-6281.

► Housing

Students are responsible for arranging their own housing. Students willing to share a room or apartment will have the most options. Students traveling with families and children should begin the search for housing well before arriving for Orientation and the start of classes.

The School of Law is located in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Queens – about a half-hour from Manhattan.  Law School courses are held on the Queens campus. New York City is a large city with a lot of rental housing and almost all our students choose to live in private rental housing in Queens or the greater New York City area. However, the University offers University-owned apartments near the Queens campus. In addition, the Law School maintains housing and roommate lists. 

University-Owned Housing:

If you are interested in University housing, please visit the housing section of the law school's website and select the "DePaul Townhouses" tab. Students will need to follow the Housing Office's procedures and deadlines, which may differ than other law school and university deadlines. 

• Living in the University-owned DePaul Townhouses;
  • Students who want to live on campus must first pay their seat deposit. Then they need to work with the Housing Office to pay a housing deposit. Follow the options detailed in Step 1 on the Housing Selection Guide.
  • To contact the Housing Office, call (718)990-2417 (use the USA country code +01)

Living Off Campus:

New York is a large city with a lot of rental housing and almost all our students choose to live in private rental housing in Queens or the greater New York City area.

• Refer to the Off-Campus Housing page; 
• See information about the Roommate List;
• Other useful websites:
  •  Jump Off Campus connects students to landlords in the area who are specifically seeking St. John’s students 
  • Here are some additional websites that can be useful in your search, with suggestions on areas near the University. Some students also elect to live in western Queens, Brooklyn, or Manhattan. The neighborhoods listed below are the closest to campus:
    • spareroom.com (search zip code 11439)
    • renthop.com (search Northeastern Queens)
    • streeteasy.com (search neighborhoods: Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Jamaica Estates, and Hillcrest)

*Please note: These links are designed to serve only as a resource. It is your responsibility to determine if the living conditions of any vacancies that you may find are legal and appropriate.