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International students are defined as non-U.S. citizens living and attending high school outside of the United States. Other applicants, including non-U.S. citizens currently studying at a high school in the U.S., may be asked to complete additional requirements after applying for admission. 

When to Apply

Application deadline for international students: 

• Applying for the fall semester: April 15
• Applying for the spring semester: September 15

How to Apply

To apply as an international student, follow the same application process as first-year or transfer students, with a few additional requirements.

Transcript Evaluation

International students applying directly to Â鶹Éç must have all foreign transcripts evaluated by a third-party service approved by the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). The evaluation must include a general assessment and calculate a cumulative grade point average (GPA) for all international transcripts.

We recommend using (formerly SpanTran), which offers a customized application for JCU applicants at a discounted rate of $170. 

We also accept transcript evaluations from the following agencies:

School Report and/or Counselor Recommendation

On your application, you should submit the Common Application School Report or Counselor Recommendation, including the school's grading scale.

Official Standardized Test Score

International applicants must submit results from one or more of the following standardized tests:

• TOEFL: Preferred minimum scores – 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet-based)
• IELTS: Preferred minimum score – 6.5
• SAT: 50th percentile – 1290
• ACT: 50th percentile composite – 28
  

Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency or a certified school official.

Applicants who do not meet our preferred minimum testing requirements may be asked to complete an additional in-person or Zoom interview for admission consideration.