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Admissions
The admissions process examines both the academic and personal
qualifications of all applicants. JFKU aims to ensure that students
accepted into its programs have the ability to benefit from and
contribute to the integrated educational experience at the
University. admissions decisions are also based on the congruence
of the applicant’s educational interests with the philosophy and
purpose of the program to which he or she is applying. JFKU values
a diverse academic community and is committed by purpose
and obligated by law to serve all people on an equal and nondiscriminatory
basis. admissions decisions are made independent
of need for financial aid.
The admissions office welcomes applications for:
• An undergraduate student in a program leading to a
bachelor’s degree;
• A graduate student in a program leading to a master’s,
Juris Doctor, or a doctoral degree;
• A certificate student at undergraduate, graduate, and
post-master’s levels; and
• A non-degree student taking courses for personal enrichment.
in addition to the University application and admissions
requirements, many degree and certificate programs have
additional specific requirements described in the college and
program sections of this catalog. (For information about law
admissions, please review the law catalog.) Failure to follow the
required procedures, provide all requested documentation, or
declare all prior enrollments in post-secondary institutions may
result in a delay in the application process, denial of admission, or
dismissal from the University. The University reserves the right to
verify the authenticity of any document through contact with the
issuing source.
Application Information
all applications must be submitted with a non-refundable
application fee by the appropriate priority application deadline.
applications will be accepted after the stated deadline on a spaceavailable
basis. For programs that do not have specific application
deadlines, it is recommended that prospective students submit
their application and all required documentation at least two
months prior to the quarter of intended enrollment. (international
applicants [F-1 classification] should refer to information on the
following pages for deadlines.)
The applicant is responsible for requesting and submitting all
documentation necessary to complete the application process.
all documentation submitted in support of an application for
admission becomes the property of the University and will not
be returned. Photocopies of documents submitted to support an
application will not be given to applicants, students, or outside
parties. Documentation submitted in advance of the application
will be retained for one year. incomplete applications and files for
applicants who were admitted but did not enroll will be discarded
one year after the date of the application.
Degree and Certificate Students
individuals wishing to enroll in a degree or certificate program
must apply and be admitted to JFKU. all admission materials must
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be submitted directly to the admissions office by the application
priority deadline (if applicable). an application to JFKU includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
• Completed application form and non-refundable
application fee.
• Undergraduate and doctoral applicants must submit
official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or
universities.
• Graduate applicants in master’s programs must submit
official transcripts from the bachelor degree-awarding
institution(s), and any post-bachelor degree institution
including any master’s degrees or credits.
• As may be required by some programs, letters of
recommendation, an academic writing sample, resume,
personal/goal statement, art portfolio, or an interview. see
the admissions requirements for specific programs in this
catalog for more detailed information.
Provisional Admission
Provisional admission is primarily granted in cases where an
applicant is admitted without a complete academic record (e.g., the
admissions office has not received transcripts from every previously
attended University or college) or in cases where an applicant is
completing the requisite degree at the time he or she is applying to
JFKU. in such cases, full admission will be granted upon receipt of
outstanding transcripts or the posting of degree conferral.
Provisional admission may also be given to an applicant whose
previous college grade-point average is below the minimum
required by the program. in such cases, completion of one
quarter of full-time coursework at the University with grades of
B or better will remove the provisional status. Financial aid is not
available for students with provisional admittance. Students may
hold provisional status for only one quarter.
Enrollment Deposit
Upon notification of acceptance into certain degree programs,
students are required to submit a non-refundable enrollment
deposit by the date on the acceptance letter in order to secure their
place in the program. students who are admitted to a program
but who do not pay the deposit are not guaranteed a place in the
program. The deposit is credited to the student’s account and
is applied toward tuition. students who submit an enrollment
deposit and do not enroll in the intended term or fail to request
a deferment will forfeit their enrollment deposit. students who
cannot submit a deposit but who intend to enroll must submit in
writing to the director of admissions an explanation which states
why he or she is unable to put forward the deposit and that he or
she is indeed planning to enroll.
Deferment
General Information
Pending departmental approval and provided an enrollment
deposit is paid (if required), applicants may defer enrollment up
to one year from the time of initial acceptance. applicants who
fail to enroll within one year after deferring will forfeit their place
in the program and enrollment deposit and will be required to
submit another application if they choose to reapply. Requests for
deferment must be made in writing to the admissions office.
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