Admissions
- Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost, poet, "The Road Not Taken"
JIU Application Process Made Simple
The first step toward advancing your career and reaching your educational goals is earning a degree from JIU®. Applying for admission to one of our exceptional academic programs is easy. JIU has knowledgeable admission counselors who are experienced in assisting you through every step of the process.
Your JIU admission counselor can answer all of your questions and guide you through the following steps:
Review Programs
Work through any reservations about returning to school or the concept of pursuing an online education. Explore the best fit of a new study schedule with your current lifestyle and work routine. Determine eligibility, as you may be eligible by exam or receive credit for prior learning. GMAT scores are not required for admission into a graduate program.
Review Tuition Assistance Options
An admission counselor can review the best ways to make your education a financially feasible goal. JIU provides financial aid via loans, scholarships and grants.
Submit Application Online
Plan on 15 minutes for independent completion, or less with assistance from a JIU admission counselor. Fast application review and turnaround occurs in just a few days.
Transition to Personal Academic Services Counselor (ASC)
Meet your "personal trainer" who will see you through every step of the way, until you graduate. Together, you'll create a degree program and course of study that is manageable and achievable. Your ASC will guide you through the steps of registering for a course and introduce you to the online convenience of JIU's global e-library and bookstore.
JIU Admissions Requirements
Master's students must have:
- Official transcript of Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or better
- Fingerprint card and fee, OR proof of licensure
- PK-12 Program Educators Checklist (see Admissions Counselor to complete this step)
Doctorate students must have:
- Official transcript of Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or better
- Official transcript of Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Fingerprint card and fee, OR proof of licensure
- PK-12 Program Educators Checklist
- Essay
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Contact the JIU admissions counseling team now to explore how JIU can help you become a lifelong learner and build capabilities to advance your career.
Important Scholarship Information
In order to maximize the scholarship opportunity, we would like to remind you that there is a two month window of opportunity for the scholarship. This means that from the time are awarded the scholarship, you have two months to get started in your chosen JIU degree program. Please make sure that you meet this deadline, in order to ensure your ability to take advantage of the DCEF/JIU 50% Scholarship.
The DCEF/JIU Scholarship is an excellent opportunity to apply what you learn in your JIU degree program directly to your position within the district, and vice-versa. Once you are in your classes, remember that each assignment will present itself as an opportunity to apply your education to your job. JIU takes great pride in providing each student with an application, project-based learning model and experience.
Please reference the DCEF/JIU Scholarship FAQ Document for further questions that you might have regarding the scholarship and the process around it.
- The JIU staff ensured that I was given all the necessary tools and support needed as a student to be successful. I enjoyed the fact that each and every advisor took the time to make sure I was able to achieve my educational goals. I was able to interact with students and teachers on a global basis to reach a common understanding of the subjects.
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