Applying to JBU
As a Non-Degree-Seeking Student

Apply in just 15 minutes

Applying to JBU is quick and easy. Fill out the online application, send in your transcripts, and you'll receive an admission decision within as little as three business days!

Admission requirements for non-degree-seeking students

Non-degree-seeking students with fewer than 24 hours of college credit must have a 20 on the ACT, a 2.5 high school cumulative GPA and 2.5 cumulative college GPA (if applicable). Students with more than 24 hours of college credit must have a college cumulative GPA of 2.5. If you are a graduate of JBU, we will have access to your transcripts.

Application deadlines for non-degree-seeking students

None. JBU makes admission decisions on a rolling basis (students are notified of their admission throughout the year). However, there are important dates to keep in mind.

Application fees for non-degree-seeking students

There is no application fee for the non-degree application.

Tuition for non-degree-seeking students

Non-degree-seeking students between 30 and 55 years of age who take six hours or fewer and all non-degree-seeking students 55 years of age or older are charged half the regular tuition rate. Otherwise, tuition will be billed at the regular rate.

Required part-time status for non-degree-seeking students

Non-degree-seeking students may not enroll for more than 11 hours of credit in one semester. As such, credit earned may be applied toward a degree only after acceptance as a traditional undergraduate student. The application process must include all relevant transcripts and test scores if applicable.

How to apply

  1. Complete the enrollment application for non-degree-seeking students

    Start-to-finish, the application takes less than 15 minutes!

  2. Submit your transcripts

    An official high school transcript is required if you have fewer than 24 college credits. An official college transcript is required if you have earned any college credit.

    If you have some college credit but fewer than 24 hours, both an official high school and college transcript are required.

    Work with the school(s) you've attended to provide JBU with an official transcript.

    JBU prefers to receive transcripts electronically via:

    • Parchment (Naviance)
    • SCOIR
    • Slate.org
    • Overgrad
    • EDI files through the National Student Clearinghouse

    JBU will also accept transcripts sent via email to systems@jbu.edu or postal mail to:

    John Brown University
    Attn: Admissions Office
    2000 W University St
    Siloam Springs, AR 72761

  3. Get your admission decision in as little as three business days!

    In most cases, you'll receive an admission decision within three days of submitting your transcripts!

Important dates (fall 2023)

Date Deadline
Aug. 21 First day of classes
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