How to Apply
Ready to apply to JWU?
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Submit your online application
- Ask school counselor to upload documents to Admissions Forms site: Upload Admissions Forms
Undergraduate Application Information & Documents Needed
- Secondary school transcripts showing subjects and marks received with your graduation date noted. Students who have not yet graduated from secondary school must submit a transcript showing all completed work, expected results and graduation date may be submitted for review. Note that an Admissions decision can be made from copies, official documents must be submitted prior to enrollment in classes.
- If transcripts are not in English, certified translations must be submitted with all non-English documents.
- Proof of English proficiency, if applicable. We accept several English proficiency test scores, including Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc. Minimum English proficiency scores are outlined here.
- Completed financial documentation form listed on your admissions portal.
Upon admission, the following documents are needed for the I-20 process:
- A completed and signed JWU Undergraduate Financial Declaration Form (PDF)
- A certified bank statement* or government sponsorship letter verifying financial support ($71,000 USD Providence campus; $67,000 USD Charlotte campus and ESL Only Providence $37,000 USD)* for one academic year. Note that bank statements can be under your, your parent’s, family members or a sponsor’s account issued from a bank and cannot be older than three months from the time of issue for the I-20 process.
- Copy of biographical section (photo page) of your valid passport.
- International transfer applicants must submit all secondary and college transcripts along with a certified course-by-course credential evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation service. Credential evaluation must be submitted prior to enrollment.
The submission of standardized test scores (SAT, ACT) is optional and students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the review process. Essays and portfolios are optional but may be submitted to supplement the JWU application.
*If your bank statement shows less than one academic year (the amount listed above), submit it anyway — your JWU Admissions Concierge will discuss options with you. It is important to note that JWU awards substantial scholarships based on your academic record, which reduces your actual cost of attendance. Don’t be discouraged — upload your statement in the portal.
Graduate Applicant Information & Documents Needed
- Official transcript with a conferred degree from a U.S. postsecondary institution
- Official transcript from a postsecondary institution in a country where English is the official, national language.
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation, depending on program
- Minimum English proficiency scores as outlined here
Requirements after admission for I-20 process:
- A copy of an official original bank statement which cannot be more than three months old, verifying financial support for one academic year. Note that you may need to submit an updated bank statement to be issued an I-20.
- A completed and signed JWU Graduate Student Financial Declaration Form (PDF).
- A copy of the biographical section of your current passport, including your photo.
Undergraduate Applicant Information
For Fall enrollment, JWU will begin issuing international undergraduate admission decisions in early December. After early December, provided all required documentation is received by JWU, applicants receive admission decisions within one to two weeks of applying for all term starts. Again, it is imperative the university receives your completed application and all supporting documentation when requested in order for us to adhere to this admission timeline. We recommend you apply at least 30-40 days prior to your intended start date. Visit Undergraduate Admissions for more information on requirements and deadlines.
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
Fall Deadlines For U.S. Domestic and International Undergraduate Applicants
| Application Deadline | Decision Notification | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action 1 |
November 17 | Early December |
| Early Action 2 | January 15 | Early February |
| International Regular (Rolling) | June 1 | Within 2 weeks of complete submission |
| Domestic Regular (Rolling) | July 15 | Within 2 weeks of complete submission |
| International Transfer | April 15 (priority) June 1 (final) |
Within 2 weeks of complete submission |
| Domestic Transfer | April 15 (priority) July 15 (final) |
Within 2 weeks of complete submission |
| International Applicants for Spring Semester Start (First Year and Transfer) |
October 1 | Rolling, within 2 weeks of complete submission |
| Domestic Applicants for Spring Semester Start (First Year and Transfer) |
December 1 | Rolling, within 2 weeks of complete submission |
Spring Semester Deadlines
Students are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible before the semester start, preferably 30 days prior.
Graduate Applicant Information
The application deadlines for international students seeking an initial F-1 visa is:
- Fall Semester: June 1
- Spring Semester: October 1
Your completed application and all supporting documentation must be received by the deadline. Applicants receive admission decisions within one or two weeks of applying unless an interview is required. International applicants already in the U.S. may apply after the deadline by contacting the Admissions Office at international@admissions.jwu.edu or by phone: 401-598-1074.
US Transfer Applicant Information
Students applying for transfer admission to JWU from another institution in the USA are subject to the above review processes. However, your I-20 can be transferred only after it has been released by your current institution.