Applying to JBU
As a Transfer Student

Apply in just 15 minutes

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

Admission requirements for transfer students

To be considered for admission, you must have at least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA.

Application deadlines

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, especially if you're interested in the benefits of the Early Commit Track.

Application fees

$25 for domestic and international transfer students. Request an application fee waiver.

How to apply

1. Complete the JBU application

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

   Start my application

2. Submit your college transcripts and other materials

   Official college transcript (required)

   Work with any colleges where you've earned credit 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

   Other materials (potentially required)

   You may be asked to supply other materials such as references. Use your applicant portal to find and upload requested materials.

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

   In most cases, you'll receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship amount within three days of completing your application!

After you apply

1. Complete the FAFSA form

   You'll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal financial aid, including federal student loans and work-study. It is also required for certain state scholarships, such as the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, and JBU uses your results to offer its own need-based aid.

   To send your results to JBU, add JBU (federal code 001100) to your FAFSA form on the School Selection page.

   Learn more about the FAFSA

2. Review your financial aid offer

   JBU begins sending financial aid offers to newly admitted students as early as October! You will be notified when your offer is ready and may use your applicant portal to review and accept it. 

   Learn about available financial aid

3. Submit your enrollment deposit

   Let's make things official! If you're ready to join the JBU community, submit an enrollment deposit to hold your spot in the incoming class! The earlier you submit your deposit, the higher priority you'll have for housing placement (if applicable) and class registration.

   Submit your enrollment deposit