The application for admission to St. Andrews is a multi-step process, involving applying first to JMU for sponsorship, and then applying to St. Andrews directly. Deadlines listed on this page will be the date your application is due to JMU; if accepted for sponsorship, you will receive further instructions for applying to St. Andrews. 

A completed application at this juncture consists of the following components:

• JMU Study At St Andrews Application.
• A 500-word personal statement essay. This essay may include your reasons for choosing this program; how the choice of courses, program structure, city or country might relate to your past, present and future academic, career and personal goals; (i.e., How do you think you will benefit from the experience?).
• One letter of recommendation, ideally from a faculty member who can speak to your readiness for this experience.

If accepted for sponsorship, you will need to supply your essay and recommendation letter, as well as a JMU transcript, to St. Andrews, so please save copies of your recommendation letter and your essay. 

Applications will open a year prior to the JMU application deadline for each term. Please note that the listed deadlines are approximately 3-5 months prior to term start, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to allow for planning, more affordable flights, etc.

• Summer - March 1st
• Fall - March 15th
• Spring - October 15th

If the application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on the next business day.

Applications received after these deadlines may be considered on a space-available basis.

The approximate cost of St. Andrews:

For full year, $24,000 for tuition, approximately $12,000 for room and board, and an External Program fee of $500 per term.

For the spring or fall semesters, $12,000 or tuition, approximately $6,000 for room and board, and an External Program fee of $500.

Airfare is not included and exchange rates do fluctuate. JMU will bill for tuition and External Program fee, but room and board will be paid directly to the University of St. Andrews. 

Once accepted, you will be required to electronically sign the Statement of Intent to Participate to accept the terms of the program and secure your place. This form must be completed by the deposit deadline stated in the official acceptance letter, and be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $750.

If at any time you wish to withdraw from the program, you must inform the Center for Global Engagement (CGE), not the program director. The CGE will not accept verbal cancellations in person or by phone; official notification of withdrawal should be made in writing or by email. Otherwise, you will continue to receive bills and be responsible for payment of the tuition and course fees and/or instructional fees and study abroad program expenses. Please note that we cannot refund your deposit if you choose to withdraw after accepting your place in the program. However, if your application is not approved by St. Andrews, Oxford or Cambridge, the deposit will be refunded as a credit on your student account.

If you have any additional questions or concerns about billing or other administrative issues, call CGE at 540-568-5209 or send an email to studyabroad@jmu.edu.