J o h n F K e n n e d y U n i v e r s i t y

STUDENT SERVICESADMISSIONSThe admissions process examines both the academic and personalqualifications of all applicants. JFKU aims to ensure thatstudents accepted into its programs have the ability to benefitfrom and contribute to the integrated educational experienceat the university. Admissions decisions are also based on thecongruence of the applicant’s educational interests with thephilosophy and purpose of the program to which he or sheis applying. JFKU values a diverse academic community andis committed by purpose and obligated by law to serve allpeople on an equal and non-discriminatory basis. Admissionsdecisions are made independent of need for financial aid.The Admissions Office welcomes applications for:• An undergraduate student in a program leading to abachelor’s degree;• A graduate student in a program leading to a master’s, JurisDoctor, or a doctoral degree;• A certificate student at undergraduate, graduate, and postmaster’slevels; and• A non-degree student taking courses for personalenrichment.In addition to the university application and admissionsrequirements, many degree and certificate programs haveadditional specific requirements described in the school andprogram sections of this catalog. (For information aboutlaw admissions, please review the law catalog.) Failureto follow the required procedures, provide all requesteddocumentation, or declare all prior enrollments in postsecondaryinstitutions may result in a delay in the applicationprocess, denial of admission, or dismissal from the university.The university reserves the right to verify the authenticity of adocument through contact with the issuing source.Application InformationAll applications must be submitted with a non-refundableapplication fee by the appropriate priority applicationdeadline. Applications will be accepted after the stateddeadline on a space-available basis. For programs that donot have specific application deadlines, it is recommendedthat prospective students submit their application and allrequired documentation at least two months prior to thequarter of intended enrollment. (International applicants [F-1classification] should refer to information on the followingpages for deadlines.)The applicant is responsible for requesting and submitting alldocumentation necessary to complete the application process.All documentation submitted in support of an application foradmission becomes the property of the university and will notbe returned. Photocopies of documents submitted to supportan application will not be given to applicants, students, oroutside parties. Documentation submitted in advance ofthe application will be retained for one year. Incompleteapplications and files for applicants who were admitted butdid not enroll will be discarded one year after the date of theapplication.Degree and Certificate StudentsIndividuals wishing to enroll in a degree or certificateprogram must apply and be admitted to JFKU. All admissionmaterials must be submitted directly to the AdmissionsOffice by the application priority deadline (if applicable).An application to JFKU includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:• Completed application form and non-refundableapplication fee.• Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondaryinstitutions.• As may be required by some programs, letters ofrecommendation, an academic writing sample, resume,personal/goal statement, art portfolio, or an interview. Seethe admissions requirements for specific programs in thiscatalog for more detailed information.Provisional AdmissionProvisional admission is primarily granted in cases where anapplicant is admitted without a complete academic record(e.g., the Admissions Office has not received transcriptsfrom every previously attended university or college) or incases where an applicant is completing the requisite degreeat the time he or she is applying to JFKU. In such cases,full admission will be granted upon receipt of outstandingtranscripts or the posting of degree conferral.Provisional admission may also be given to an applicantwhose previous college grade-point average is below theminimum required by the program. In such cases, completionof one quarter of full-time coursework at the university withgrades of B or better will remove the provisional status.Financial aid is not available for students with provisionaladmittance. Students may hold provisional status for only onequarter.Enrollment DepositUpon notification of acceptance into certain degree programs,students are required to submit a non-refundable enrollmentdeposit by the date on the acceptance letter in order tosecure their place in the program. Students who are admittedto a program but who do not pay the deposit are notguaranteed a place in the program. The deposit is credited tothe student’s account and is applied toward tuition. Studentswho submit an enrollment deposit and do not enroll in theintended term or fail to request a deferment will forfeit theirenrollment deposit. Students who cannot submit a deposit butwho intend to enroll must submit in writing to the Directorof Admissions an explanation which states why he or sheis unable to put forward the deposit and that he or she isindeed planning to enroll.GENERAL INFORMATION 3