Admissions Procedures

• Complete the online application. You may pay the $35 application fee by credit card or send a check to the Graduate Admissions Office.
• Send a transcript request form to each college and/or university previously attended. Check with the registrar at each institution for the appropriate transcript fee.
• Take the appropriate entrance exam.
• Complete additional admissions requirements as required by program. Please visit the program pages for Graduate Business, Graduate Counseling, or Graduate Ministry to review specific requirements for your degree.
• International students have additional requirements that are outlined in the JBU catalog.
• Refer to the John Brown University Catalog, pages 317-343, for details on current graduate admissions requirements.

Please note the following:

1. Application fee
   There are two options for paying your application fee. You may complete and submit your application online and send us a check by mail, or you may pay by credit card via our secure server. If you choose to pay by credit card, you will be asked to confirm your payment information before submitting it. Be sure to click the "submit payment now" button on the payment confirmation screen to submit your payment.
2. Your Privacy
   We take your privacy very seriously and keep your application information confidential according to JBU policy. Review our privacy policy for details.
3. Security
   All information you supply to JBU through the online application for admission, including any credit card information, is protected by industry-standard encryption technology. Please see our security page for more information.
4. Application Status
   Once you have submitted your application, you will receive confirmation e-mails verifying that your application has been received and confirming your payment method. Please contact Graduate Admissions with any additional questions you may have at 866-YES-2-JBU or grad@jbu.edu.

Printable Application

If you prefer, you can print a complete application packet. The packet includes instructions for the application process, and other necessary forms to be completed.

We encourage you to submit all application documents as quickly as possible allowing us the necessary time to evaluate your academic credentials. You can contact Graduate Admissions at (866) YES-2-JBU (866-937-2528) or grad@jbu.edu. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with this process.

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Contact Information

• Admissions: 866-YES-2-JBU (866-937-2528)
• Fax: 479.524.1830
• Email: grad@jbu.edu