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Feel at home at JBU!

Going to college in the U.S. can seem intimidating, but we're excited that you're considering JBU. We're here to partner with you as you as work to honor God and serve others in your academic, spiritual and professional life.

JBU is a great place for MKs

  • Over 50 countries represented on campus
  • Almost eight percent of students are MKs
  • Our Missionaries in Residence are here to support you
  • Christ Over All: our motto is literal, and you'll find our Christian mission integrated across our entire campus.
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The Top 5 Perks of MK Life at JBU:

Affordability

JBU is committed to being affordable for MKs. JBU offers a need-based MK scholarship. Additionally, students may be eligible for federal aid and academic / performance-based scholarships.

Diverse Community

Over 15% of JBU students grew up outside the U.S., with over 100 MKs currently at JBU.

Missionaries in Residence

Each year, JBU hosts a different missionary couple who become "Aunt and Uncle" to the MKs. The MIRs often have MKs over to their home for dinner, send them birthday cards in the mail and help advocate for missions at JBU.

Mu Kappa

A ministry to serve and unite the MK and international community. Annual events include a goat roast, float trip, ice skating and camping trips.

MK & International Orientation

A 3-day freshman orientation designed to help MKs and Internationals get to know each other and adjust to life at JBU.

I have absolutely loved being an MK here at JBU. They really strive to create an environment that is a home away from home. There are so many MKs here that it is easy to fit in and feel like there are people who can understand where you are coming from.  The community is so much bigger than most would think, and it has such a family atmosphere.  Everyone just understands each other, and it really is a place to be comfortable.

Elisa Neibling '15

MK from The Philippines

Elisa

Mu Kappa

MuKappa is a club organized by MK's with the goal of supporting MK's in their transition from their home overseas into the college experience here at JBU. Our experiences overseas make us very unique individuals. MuKappa organizes events in order to encourage relationships with other fellow MK's on campus to support and encourage each other in our unique situations and experiences. Beyond this we hope that having this support system will give us confidence to make relationships with other students on campus. Events include but are not limited to: camping, weekly dinners with the missionary-in-residence family, annual goat roast, movie nights and supporting the rugby team at home games.

Contact: MuKappa@jbu.edu

MK Activities

MK students eating watermelon on the beach during a spring break trip.
MK students hammocking in the woods.
MK students getting into canoes.
MK students painting a mural as part of a local service project.
MK students at the international food festival.
MK students gathered around a fit pit sharing a meal at the annual MK Goat Roast.
MK students eating watermelon on the beach during a spring break trip.
MK students hammocking in the woods.
MK students getting into canoes.
MK students painting a mural as part of a local service project.
MK students at the international food festival.
MK students gathered around a fit pit sharing a meal at the annual MK Goat Roast.

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