Undergraduate

International Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements:

International undergraduate applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for admission for the Fall Term (September - December) is April 1st. Priority consideration for scholarships is given to applications received by February 15th. The deadline for the Spring Term (January-May) is October 1st. The deadline for international transfer applicant for the summer term (June-July) is January 1st.

• Application, submitted electronically or by post mail.
• Transcripts or statement of marks of all secondary and post-secondary education, translated into English. Transcripts must be complete. For applicants still enrolled the transcript or statement of marks must also include grades for the most recent term. The transcript must be an original copy certified by the sending institution.
• Diplomas or Certificates must accompany the transcripts or statement of marks.  Students who have completed a secondary school curriculum must submit complete copies of their diploma or school leaving certificates.
• Excellent class rank and an academic background that shows a strong program of study.
• At least one letter of recommendation.
  
• Proof of English language proficiency in ONE of the following ways:
  
  
  • For applicants who meet all other admission requirements but lack the necessary TOEFL or IELTS score the student may enroll in the English Language Transition Program.
  • TOEFL scores for applicants from non-English speaking countries. The TOEFL scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Services to the Office of Admissions. Please specify the JMU CEEB code (005392) on the testing form.   
  • Minimum test scores: 550 paper-based TOEFL, 80-81 internet-based TOEFL.
  • SAT score of 500 on the Critical Reading Portion of SAT exam.
  • IELTS score of 6.5 - 7. Please see www.ielts.org for more information.  Submitted scores must be directly from IELTS.  Student copies will not be accepted.
  • Submission of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Certificate of Education "O" level in English language.
  • Possession of an American associate's or bachelor's degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language.
  • Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years.|
    
• Financial certification form. This form must be completed by the student’s sponsor or financial guarantor and submitted with the requested documents. 
  
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (optional).
• Copies of your temporary visa documents.
  
• F-1 or J-1 Transfer Clearance Form.This form must be completed by all freshmen applicants attending high school in the United States and transfer students attending college in the U.S.
  
• $50 application fee.