m1-4351 undergrad application 2009

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St. Johns University welcomes your application and makes every effort to ensure that the application

process is as straightforward and clear as possible. Please call the Office of Admission at1 (888) 9STJOHNS if you have any questions or if you need additional information.

2009Application forUndergraduate Admission


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Founded1870, by the Vincentian Community

PresidentRev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., 15th President

CharacterA private, coeducational Roman Catholic university

(Vincentian Community)

Five LocationsQueens, NY; Staten Island, NY;Manhattan, NY; Oakdale, NY;Rome, Italy, Graduate Center

School ColorsRed and White

Team NameRed Storm

Full-time Undergraduates (Fall 2007)11,763

Total Undergraduates (Fall 2007)14,798 (from 45 states, Puerto Rico,District of Columbia, and 122foreign countries)

InternationalNon-resident undergraduates represent 122foreign countries. Non-resident graduate studentsrepresent 64 foreign countries.

Financial AidDuring the 2007-2008 academic year,approximately 95% of our students receivedin excess of $338 million in financial assistancethrough scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs.

Faculty1,456 full- and part-time faculty; approximately

90% hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree.

Student-Faculty Ratio17:1 student-faculty ratio

Residence Halls

Queens campusSprawling, high-tech residence halls andtown houses with Internet access, lounges,study rooms, 24-hour security and a dining hall

Staten Island campusModern, apartment-style housing with wirelessInternet access adjacent to campus.

Manhattan campusLimited student housing with wireless Internetaccess in a 10-story vertical campus.

AthleticsAs a Big East university with a proud athletictradition, St. Johns has 16 Division I NCAA teams

AlumniSt. Johns has more than 150,000 alumni, 83%of whom reside in the greater New York region

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InstructionsPlease read the instructions below carefully, and complete the entire application.

FreshmenPlease submit the following items to the Officeof Admission:

1. A non-refundable, $50 application fee in the

form of a check or money order (payable toSt. Johns University) should accompany theApplication for Undergraduate Admission.Please write your name and social securitynumber on the check or money order.

2. Official high school transcripts or officialGeneral Equivalency Diploma and score reportmust be forwarded directly to the AdmissionProcessing Service Center as soon as possible.

3. Official SAT or ACT score reports must beforwarded directly to the Admission Processing

Service Center as soon as possible. The Universitycode for the Queens and Manhattan campuses is2799; for the Staten Island campus, it is 2845. TheACT code for the Queens and Manhattan campusesis 2888; for the Staten Island campus, it is 2844.

4. St. Johns strongly encourages students to provideus with:

A. A letter of recommendation from your collegeadvisor (seeRecommendation for High SchoolSeniors on page 12 of this booklet). Decisionsmaybe made without this document. However,

the Admission Committee reserves the rightto require a letter of recommendation atits discretion.

B.A 250-word, typewritten personal statement oressay on a topic of your choice. If you chooseto submit a personal statement, please offersome explanation of your current career goals,information about honors and awards youhave received and/or other activities in whichyou have engaged in order to provide us witha clear, personal profile of your pursuits andinterests beyond the classroom.

5. If you have not enrolled in school for a semesteror more, you must submit a written statementoutlining your activities during that time.

Readmit Students

A readmit student is one who attended St. JohnsUniversity as a matriculated student for one ormore semesters, has not been registered for one ormore consecutive semesters and has not attended

another college or university. In addition tocompleting the application for admission, studentsseeking readmission must submit a personalstatement describing their activities while they werenot enrolled in school. Students who matriculatedat St. Johns then attended another college oruniversity are considered transfer students.

Transfer StudentsStudents who were enrolled or are currently enrolledat another college or university and are seekingadmission to St. Johns are considered transferstudents. In addition, any student who was previouslyenrolled at St. Johns, left the University and attendedanother institution is considered a transfer student.Transfer students must submit the following items.

1. A non-refundable, $50 application fee in theform of a check or money order (payable toSt. Johns University) should accompany theApplication for Undergraduate Admission.Please write your name and social securitynumber on the check or money order.

2. Official college/university transcripts from eachinstitution you previously attended. Pleasecontact each institution and have them forwardthese documents directly to the AdmissionProcessing Service Center, St. Johns University,PO Box 413, Randolph, MA 02368-9822.

3. Include a list of courses and credits in progress.Please see pages 15 - 16 of the application.

4. If you have not enrolled in school for a semesteror more, you must submit a written statementoutlining your activities during that time.

5. All students applying to a program within theCollege of Pharmacy and Allied Health Programswho have attended a university or post-secondaryinstitution outside the United States, must have

their records evaluated by a certified credentialevaluating service such as IERF or WES.The evaluation must include U.S. grade andcredit equivalents. Additional certified credentialevaluating services can be found atwww.naces.org.

6. All transfer students applying to The Peter J.Tobin College of Business must also submit theirhigh school transcript(s).

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International Students

Please see the application instructions on page 1. Inaddition, please submit the items indicated below:

1. Official secondary school record. If you have beeneducated in a country other than the United States,please submit original academic records or copiesthat are certified/attested to by the institution(s)with an official school seal. Transcripts/marksheetsfor all years of study are required. Photocopies thatare not certified/attested to by the originalinstitution are not acceptable. Credentials issued ina language other than English must beaccompanied by a certified English translation.

2. Official certificates/results from the Ministry ofEducation (if applicable).

3. Official examination results, if taken, directlyfrom the examining board (Baccalaureate,Caribbean Examinations Council, GeneralCertificate of Education, Hong Kong Certificateof Education, West African ExaminationCouncil, etc.).

4. Official university/post-secondary records, ifattended. In addition, applicants seekingadmission to the College of Pharmacy and AlliedHealth Programs who have attended a universityor post-secondary institution outside the United

States must have their records evaluated by acertified credential evaluating service such asIERF or WES. The evaluation must include U.S.grade and credit equivalents. Additional certifiedcredential evaluating services can be found atwww.naces.org.

5. Official score reports for the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS if yournative language is other than English.

6. Students wishing to compete at the NCAA levelmust also submit SAT or ACT scores.

7. Students wishing to apply to the Pharm.D.program must submit SAT or ACT scores.

8. Students wishing to be considered for anacademic scholarship must submit SAT orACT scores.

9. The application deadline for international studentsis May 1 for the fall semester and November 1 forthe spring semester.

Distance LearningApplicants to the Distance Learning program mustcomplete the Application for Undergraduate

Admission but are not required to complete thesections regarding Housing or Family Information.In addition to a completed application, applicants tothe Distance Learning program must also submittheir official high school transcript, an officialcollege/university transcript, if applicable, apersonal statement describing their motivation toattend St. Johns University as well as the results ofthe ACT, SAT or Accuplacer exam. If you do nothave ACT or SAT results and would like to schedulean appointment to take the Accuplacer exam at theSt. Johns campus or at a testing center near you,please contact Elizabeth Alexander at (718) 990-2353 or [email protected]. The Accuplacerexam is not meant to replace the ACT or SAT.

DeadlinesSt. Johns University operates on a rollingadmission basis for most programs, but priorityis given to those who apply by February 1.Please note that certain deadlines do exist forthe following. International students seeking fall admission

are asked to submit their application by May 1.International students seeking spring admissionare asked to submit their applications byNovember 1.

Completed Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) applications,including supporting documents, must bereceived by February 1. Decisions will be mailedon or about March 1. Pharm.D. applicants arestrongly encouraged to submit an essayindicating why they wish to study Pharmacy andany relevant experiences they have working in apharmacy or healthcare setting. This major isopen only to new freshmen.

Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) applicants interested inthe Priority Pharmacy deadline must submittheir application for admission along with all

supporting documents by December 1.Decisions for applications which are completedby December 1 will be mailed on or aroundJanuary 15. Applicants accepted to the Pharmacy(Pharm.D.) program through the PriorityPharmacy deadline must submit their enrollmentdeposit by May 1. This major is open only tonew freshmen.

Students seeking admission to a B.F.A. programin fine arts, graphic design, creativephotography, or illustration are required tosubmit an appropriate art portfolio by February

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15. Upon submission of a completed admissionapplication, the student will be asked to contactthe Department of Fine Arts to schedule aportfolio review.

Transfer Students interested in the PhysicianAssistant program should submit their admissionapplication by March 1 for fall semesterenrollment and by October 15 for springsemester enrollment.

Student housing is available on a first-come,first-served basis according to the most currentUniversity housing policies. These policies maychange without notice based on demand. Westrongly advise students to submit theircompletedApplication for UndergraduateAdmission, indicating their interest in on-campus

housing, by February 1 for the fall semester.Students must reapply for housing each yearusing the appropriate residential life form.

Important Information Students majoring in Risk Management and

Actuarial Science complete the last two years oftheir courses on our Manhattan campus.

The Biology/Optometry (B.S./O.D.),Biology/Podiatric Medicine (B.S./D.P.M.), andPhysical Science/Biomedical Engineering(B.S./M.S.) are highly competitive programs.Qualified students can earn a B.S. in Biologyfrom St. Johns and an O.D. from the SUNYSchool of Optometry in seven years. Qualifiedstudents can earn a B.S. in Biology from St.Johns and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine fromthe N.Y. College of Podiatric Medicine in sevenyears. Qualified students can also graduate infive years with a B.S. in Physical Science fromSt. Johns and an M.S. in BiomedicalEngineering from Polytechnic University. TheB.S./O.D. and B.S./D.P.M. programs areavailable only to freshmen and are foracademically superior students. An interview is

required. Seats are limited.

WaitlistsSt. Johns maintains an admissions waitlist forstudents who are not immediately accepted.Waitlisted students are encouraged to submit anynew information such as updated test scores, gradesor letters of recommendation in support of theirapplication. St. Johns University adheres to thewaitlist principles and guidelines outlined in theNational Association for College AdmissionCounselings Statement of Principles of

Good Practice.

Financial Aid and ScholarshipsAll entering students seeking consideration forfinancial aid must file theFree Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). The St. Johns FAFSA

code is 002823. The preferred filing date isMarch 1. New York residents are also expected tofile the Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) applicationThe St. Johns undergraduate TAP code is 0751.Students seeking Federal or State-based financialaid are asked to provide their Social Securitynumber for aid processing.

For further information regarding financial aid,please call the Office of Student Financial Servicesat one of the following campuses: For Queens and Manhattan: (718) 990-2000 or,

toll free, 1 (888) 9STJOHNS For Staten Island: (718) 390-4453

Academic Scholarships are based on academicachievement and standardized test scores availableat the time of decision. St. Johns reserves the rightto reevaluate scholarship awards at our discretion.

Services for Students with DisabilitiesIf you are accepted to St. Johns University and youhave a disability that requires a specialaccommodation, please contact one of the followingoffices: Queens campus: Director of Student Services,

(718) 990-6568 Staten Island campus:Assistant to the Dean of

Student Life, (718) 390-4443 Manhattan campus: Office of Student Life,

(212) 341-9394

Medical RequirementsNew York State Public Health Law 2165 requires allstudents who were born on or after January 1, 1957,to be immunized against measles, mumps and rubella.Students must submit documentation oftwo doses ofthe measles and one dose of the mumps and rubella

vaccine before classes begin. All immunizations musthave been received after 1967 and after your firstbirthday. You will not be permitted to register forclasses without the proper documentation.

St. Johns University is in compliance with NewYork State Public Health Law 2167, which requiresALL students attending colleges and universities inNew York State to be given information relating toimmunization against meningococcal meningitis.

The University requires a recent physicalexamination (within one year of admission)including a diphtheria-tetanus booster and

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We are always here to help.

Thank you for applying to St. Johns University. We are

here to assist you with any questions or concerns. Please

feel free to call or visit our Office of Undergraduate

Admission at the location of your choice:

Queens and Manhattan campus

St. Johns University

Office of Undergraduate Admission

St. Vincent Hall

8000 Utopia Parkway

Queens, NY 11439

1 (888) 9STJOHNS (select option 2)

(718) 990-2000

[email protected]

Staten Island campus


Office of Admission

Kelleher Center

300 Howard Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10301

(718) 390-4500

[email protected]

International Students Admission


Office of Undergraduate Admission

St. Vincent Halll

8000 Utopia Parkway

Queens, NY 11439

(718) 990-6324/6412

[email protected]

All completed forms and supporting

documents, such as official transcripts,

must be sent to:

Admission Processing Service Center


PO Box 413

Randolph, MA 02368-9822

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St. Johns College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Major Major Code

Anthropology (ANT) Asian Studies (ASC)

Biology (BIO)

Biology/Optometry (7-year program affiliatedwith SUNY College of Optometry)* (BIO3)

Biology/Podiatric Medicine (7-year program withNew York College of Podiatric Medicine)* (BIO5)

Chemistry (CHE) Creative Photography* (FNA2)

Economics (ECO) English (ENG) Environmental Studies (Ecology) (ESP)

Environmental Studies (Social Science) (ESP5) Fine Arts* (FNA)

French (FRE) Government and Politics (GOV) Graphic Design* (FNA1)

History (HIS)

Illustration * (FNA4) Italian (ITA)

Mathematics (MTH) Mathematical Physics (MTH3)

Philosophy (PHI) Physical Science (PHY1) Physical Science/Biomedical Engineering

(5-year program Affiliated withPolytechnic University) (PHY3)

Physical Science/Pre-engineering (PHY4) Physics (PHY)

Psychology (PSY) Public Administration and Public Service (GOV2)

Sociology (SOC) Spanish (SPA)

Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (SPE) Speech (Public Address) (SPE1) Theology (THE) Undecided/B.S. (For undecided students

interested in science fields inSt. Johns College) (0000)

Undecided/B.A. (For undecided studentsinterested in non-sciences fields inSt. Johns College) (0001)

College of Professional Studies

Major Major Code

Administrative Studies (ADS) Advertising Communication

Account Management (ADVM)

Creative Track (ADVC) Media Planning and Buying (ADVP)

Communication Arts (CAS) Computer Science (CUS)

Business Option Computer Security Systems Option Cyberforensics Option

Media Graphics Option Telecommunications Option

Web Services Option Computer Security Systems (CSS)

Business Option Corporate Security

Criminal Justice

Criminalistics Cyberforensics Mathematics

Telecommunications Criminal Justice (CRJ)

Forensic Psychology Option (CJF) Funeral Service Administration (FSA) Health Services Administration (HSA)

Homeland and Corporate Security (HCS) Hospitality Management (HMT) Human Services (HSC)

Information Technology (ITB) Journalism (JOU) Legal Studies (LES)

Liberal Studies (LSPS) Public Relations (PUBR)

Sport Management (SPM) Telecommunications (TEL)

Business Option Computer Security Systems Option

Cyberforensics Option Media Graphics Option

Multimedia Option Television and Film Studies (TVF) Undecided/B.S. (0002)

Distance Learning

For students interested in pursuing associate or bachelors degreesconducted in a virtual classroom via the Internet

Bachelors Degree Programs (Four Years)

Major Major Code

Administrative Studies (ADS) Criminal Justice (CRJ) Liberal Studies (LST)

Associate Degree Programs (Two Years)

Business (BUS) Criminal Justice (CRJ1)

Liberal Arts (LAS)

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business

Major Major Code

Accounting (ACC)

Actuarial Science(See Manhattan campus on Page 6)* (ACT)

Economics (ECO) Finance (FIN)

Management (MGT) Management Information Systems (MIS)

Marketing (MKT) Risk Management and Insurance

(See Manhattan campus on Page 6)* (RMI) Undecided/B.S. (For undecided students

interested in majors within this division.) (0003)

The School of Education

Major Major Code

Childhood Education/1-6 (CEDS) Childhood Education and

Special Education/1-6 (CED)

Adolescent Education/Biology (AEB) Adolescent Education/English (AEE) Adolescent Education/Mathematics (AEM)

Queens Campus

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Major Major Code

Actuarial Science (First two years on Queensor Staten Island campus, with the last twoyears in Manhattan. Please indicate onpage 7 the campus where you wish to beginthe program.)* (ACT)

Major Major Code

Risk Management and Insurance (First twoyears on Queens or Staten Island campus,with the last two years inManhattan. Pleaseindicate on page 7 the campus where youwish to begin the program.) (RMI)

Manhattan Campus

* Please refer to the instructions on Pages 2-3 for specific deadlines and/or entrance requirements for programs indicated byan asterisk (*).

This major is open only to new freshmen

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St. Johns College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Major Major Code Computer Science (CUS)

English (ENG) Government and Politics (GOV) History (HIS)

Mathematics (MTH) Philosophy (PHI)

Psychology (PSY) Sociology (SOC) Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (SPE)

Theology (THE) Undecided/B.S. (For undecided students

interested in science fields inSt. Johns College) (0000)

Undecided/B.A. (For undecided studentsinterested in non-sciences fields inSt. Johns College) (0001)

College of Professional Studies

Major Major Code

Advertising Communication Account Management (ADVM) Creative Track (ADVC)

Media Planning and Buying (ADVP) Administrative Studies (ADS)

Communication Arts (CAS) Criminal Justice (CRJ) Funeral Service Administration (FSA)

Homeland and Corporate Security (HCS)

Hospitality Management (HMT) Journalism (JOUN)

Legal Studies (LES)

Liberal Studies (LSPS)

Public Relations (PREL) Sport Management (SPM) Television and Film Studies (TVF) Undecided/B.S. (For undecided students

interested in majors in this division) (0002)

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business

Major Major Code

Accounting (ACC)

Actuarial Science(See Manhattan campus on Page 6)* (ACT)

Finance (FIN)

Management (MGT) Marketing (MKT) Risk Management and Insurance

(See Manhattan campus on Page 6)* (RMI) Undecided/B.S. (For undecided students

interested in majors within this division) (0003)


Major Major Code

Childhood Education/1-6 (CED) Childhood Education and

Special Education/1-6 (CEDS)

Two-Year Programs

Major Major Code

Business (BUS)

Criminal Justice (CRJ1)

Legal Studies (LES1) Liberal Arts (LAS)

Television and Film (TVF1)

Staten Island Campus

Queens Campus (continued)


Major Major Code

A dolescent Education/Physical Science (AEP)

Adolescent Education/Social Studies (AESS) Adolescent Education/Spanish (AESP)

College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

Major Major Code

Medical Technology (MED) Pharmacy (Six-year Pharm.D.)* (PHA6) Physician Assistant (PNT)

Radiologic Technology (RAD) Toxicology (TOX)

Two-Year Programs

Major Major Code

Business (BUS) Computer Science (CUS) Criminal Justice (CRJ1)

Information Technology (IT) Legal Studies (LES1)

Liberal Arts (LAS) Telecommunications (TEL1) Television and Film Studies (TVF1)

Undecided (0004)

* Please refer to the instructions on pages 2-3 for specific deadlines and/or entrance requirements for programs indicated byan asterisk (*).

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Important: Please type or print clearly.

Social Security Number (optional) Date of birth (month/day/year)

To which campus are you applying?

Queens campus Staten Island campus Manhattan campus8000 Utopia Parkway 300 Howard Avenue 101 Murray StreetQueens, NY 11439 Staten Island, NY 10301 New York, NY 10007

I will be applying as a Freshman Transfer Re-admit Distance Learning

I plan to start in Fall 20 (September) Spring 20 (January) Summer 20 (June)

Applicants Last name (surname) First name (given name) Middle name

Address (number and street address) Apartment no.

City State/province Zip/postal code Country

Home telephone (include area code) Work telephone (include area code)

E-mail address Gender Male Female

Housing

Are you interested in on-campus housing? Yes No *Please refer to page 3 for details on housing.

Due to the high demand for on-campus housing, consideration is selective. Among the factors considered is the timely return of this application.

Citizenship

I am a: U.S. Citizen Non U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other ______________________

If you are a non-U.S. citizen, please indicate your country of citizenship.

If you have a non-immigrant visa, please list type.

Are you planning to enter the U.S. on an F-1 visa in order to study at St. Johns University? Yes No

If you are an accepted student who has entered the U.S. on a B-1, B-2 or F2 visa, or on an undocumented status, St. Johns University cannot allowyou to register for class until your visa status is changed to F-1 (International students with permission to enter the U.S. for academic purposes only).

Academic plans

Please consult the Major Codes provided with the List of Majors on page 5-6 of this booklet. Enter the appropriate Major Code below:

Major Code

*If you indicated undecided above, please indicate a major that may interest you.

Major Code

Please fill in here if you would like special advisement to prepare for a career in one of the following professions:

Medicine Law Theological/pastoral ministry (for seminarians only)

*Students presenting critical reading and math score totals greater than or equal to 1250 may be eligible for our Honors Program.Please indicate your interest below.

I am interested in the St. Johns University Honors Program. Yes No

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Ethnic origin (optional)

Asian or Far East Black, Caribbean/West Indian Hispanic, Cuban Other (specify) ____________

Indian Subcontinent Black, African Hispanic, Mexican ____________________________

Pacific Islander Arab, N. African, Middle East Hispanic, Other ____________________________

Black, African-American Caucasian Native American or Alaskan

Religious background (optional)

Roman Catholic Lutheran Russian Orthodox None

Jewish Methodist Seventh-Day Adventist Non-Denominational

Baptist Mormon Islam Other (specify) ____________

Episcopal Presbyterian Buddhist ____________________________

Greek Orthodox Protestant Hindu ____________________________

Roman Catholic students may be elgible for the Catholic Student Scholarship. Please check here if you are a Roman Catholic and wish to be considered.

Family information

With whom do you live? Parents Father Mother Guardian

Parent/Guardian last/family name First name Middle name

E-mail address

Address (number and street address) Apartment no.


Occupation/job title Company name

Other Parent/Guardian Last/Family name First name

E-mail address

Address (number and street address, if different from above) Apartment no.


Occupation/job title Company name

If a member of your family is a current St. Johns University student or alumnus, please complete the following:Name

College Year

RelationshipMother Father Sister Brother Aunt Uncle Grandparent Other

If multiple family members are current students or alumni of St. Johns University, please include their names, college and year of graduation ona separate sheet.Is your parent or guardian eligible to receive Tuition Exchange Consortium benefits? Yes No

Educational background

Name of high school

City State From (month/year) To (month/year) CEEB code*

*From your high schoolGraduation Date or guidance counselorExpected Graduation Date If you currently are or have enrolled in St. Johns

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Did you receive a General Equivalency Diploma? Yes No

If yes, year received State issued

If your previous educational records are in another name, please indicate below. If there has been a name change, legal documentation mustsupport the change.

Previous last/family name Previous first name Previous middle name

Have you ever fi led an application to St. Johns University? Yes No

If so, when? __________________________________________________________

If you attended any other high schools, please list in chronological order below.

Name of high school


Name of high school


Name of high school


Have you ever been disciplined for misconduct, suspended, expelled or required to withdraw from any secondary or post-secondary educational institution? If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper. Yes No

Have you been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain on a separate piece of paper. Yes No

Standardized test scores

Please indicate below all dates on which you have taken and/or plan to take the SAT, ACT or TOEFL. Please have all test scores sent toSt. Johns University. When applying for the tests, indicate that St. Johns is to receive score reports. If you are applying to our Distance LearningProgram and have questions about testing, please contact Elizabeth Alexander at (718) 990-2353 or [email protected]

Month/year Month/year Month/year

SAT

ACT

TOEFL

Current course work

This section is to be completed by high school seniors only.

Please list the courses you have taken and/or plan to take your senior year.

First semester Second semester

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Will you seek college credit by Advanced Placement examination? Yes No

Please indicate below if you have taken, are taking or plan to take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or CLEP exams,college credit course(s) (including St. Johns University extension courses) or Advanced Level courses (A Levels international students only).

Course or subject Name of college or university Credit (if known) Date

Miscellaneous

Do you intend to file for veterans benefits? Yes No

Which of the following influenced your application to St. Johns? Please fill circle for all that apply.

Academic reputation Residence halls Specific programs

High school counselor Campus visit Honors program

College representative Alumni Other (please list) __________________

St. Johns has 180 student clubs and activities. Please check any of those in which you may be most interested.

Student Government Community Service Organizations Art

Varsity Athletics Study Abroad Intramural Sports

Dance Religious Organizations ROTC

Drama, Theater Coop or Internship Programs

Are you interested in Study Abroad? Yes No

If so, what country?__________________________________________________

Are you interested in Community Service? Yes No

Please list other colleges to which you have applied for admission. (This has no bearing on your admission.)

Name of college State

Are you a participant in a pre-college program? Yes No

If yes, which one?

Aspira

Minds Matter

Operation Link Up

Philly Futures

Prep for Prep

Other: __________________________________________

Learning Communities are a special feature of life at St. Johns. Please indicate which of the following Learning Communities wouldinterest you:

Environment

Health and Wellness

Leadership

Social Justice

Other: ___________________________________________

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St. Johns offers several different scholarship options. Please check those that interest you:

Ozanam Scholars The Ozanam Scholars program allows incoming freshmen to work with dedicated faculty to solve real world problemsin local, national and international communities. Ozanam scholars receive up to a $10,000 scholarship which is renewable annually for thefour-year program. For more information, visit: www.stjohns.edu/academics/learning/Ozanam

Catholic Student Scholarship The Catholic Student Scholarship offers awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 annually to college-boundCatholic high school students in order to prepare them for ethical leadership. For more information, visitwww.stjohns.edu/admission/scholarships.stj

Personal statement or essay

New Freshmen (optional but recommended)1. If you choose, include your personal statement or essay and guidance recommendation with your application.2. If you have not been enrolled in school for a semester or more, you must forward a written statement outlining your activities. A separate

sheet of paper is preferred.

Transfer Students (optional but recommended)1. If you have not been enrolled in school for a semester or more, you must forward a written statement outlining your activities. A separate

sheet of paper is preferred.2. Remember to complete the For Transfer Students Only form (see page 15 of this booklet).

Readmit Students (required)If you have not been matriculated in school for one or more semester(s), you must forward a written statement outlining your activities. Aseparate sheet of paper is preferred.

Distance Learning Students (required)Applicants to the Distance Learning program must submit a personal statement describing their motivation to attend St. Johns University.A separate sheet of paper is preferred.

Your signature

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for admission to St. Johns University. If accepted, I agree to abide by all the rules and regulations of theUniversity, including those set forth in the University bulletins. All information contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge, trueand complete. (Any omission or falsification of records is grounds for dismissal.)

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date (month/day/year)

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Recommendation for High School Seniors (optional)

Applicants name Social Security Number

To the student

Please indicate to which campus you are applying.

Queens Staten Island Manhattan

Confidentiality statementThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides the opportunity for you to review your educational records as a student atSt. Johns University. If you so choose, you may waive your right of access to admission recommendations. Please check the appropriate box,

and sign your name below:

I hereby waive my right of access to this recommendation.

I do not waive my right of access to this recommendation.

Applicants signature ________________________________________________ Date (month/day/year)

To the college advisor

Please check one of the following:

I highly recommend this student.

I recommend this student with some reservation (please explain below).

I recommend this student.

I withhold a recommendation (please explain below).

Signature of college advisor __________________________________________ Date (month/day/year)

Please print name of college advisor Telephone (include area code)

E-mail of college advisor or guidance office High school name State

CEEB code

Please complete and return this confidential form directly to:

Admission Processing Service CenterSt. Johns UniversityPO Box 413Randolph, MA 02368-9822

Please attach an official copy of the students transcript, including SAT or ACT scores.

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Use the following space for additional comments.

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Transfer students: Complete and submit this section along with the rest of this application.

Have you previously attended any school or division of St. Johns University?

Yes No If yes, please complete the following:St. Johns school/division From (month/year) To (month/year)

College you currently are attending, or last college you attended

College name City State

CEEB code From (month/day) To (month/day) Degree (if applicable)

The institution is a:

Community college Public college or university not in New York State

Private two-year business/technical/computer school State(AAS or AOS degree program)

New York state-funded/affiliated college or university

Private college or university in New York State Private college or university not in New York State

State

Other college(s) attended

Please list most recent ones first.









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Current college courses

If you currently are attending another college, please indicate your courses below.

Course title Credit hours Course no.

Previous dismissal or suspension

If you were dismissed or suspended from any of the schools listed previously, please check the appropriate box. Applicants must answer thisquestion. Any omission or falsification is grounds for expulsion.

Academic Disciplinary (briefly explain/use separate sheet if necessary)

If you have not been enrolled in college for the past semester

Please indicate how you have spent your time (e.g., travel, work, military service or just time off).Please feel free to include your personal resume in place of this statement.

Please send all completed forms and supporting documents, such as official transcripts, to:


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As you complete your application to St. Johns University, please take a moment to review the checklist below.Paying careful attention to these few items will make your application process even smoother.

Your

Application

Checklist Freshmen__ I have enclosed the completed application.

__ I have enclosed the $50 non-refundable application fee.

__ I have requested that my official High School Transcript(s) be sent to the Admission ProcessingService Center.

__ I have requested that my official SAT and/or ACT score report be sent to the Admission ProcessingService Center.

__ I have enclosed a written statement (for those not enrolled in school for a semester or more).

Transfer Students__ I have enclosed the completed application.


__ I have requested that my final high school transcript(s) be sent to the Admission Processing Service Center(for those applying to The Peter J. Tobin College of Business).

__ I have requested that my official College Transcript(s) be sent to the Admission ProcessingService Center.

__ I have completed the list of courses and credits in progress (if currently enrolled at a college or university).

__ I have enclosed a written statement (for those not enrolled in school for a semester or more).

International Students__ I have enclosed the completed application.


__ I have requested that my secondary school records, official certificates and/or exam results be sent to theAdmission Processing Service Center.

__ I have requested that my official University Transcript(s) be sent to the Admission ProcessingService Center (if applicable).

__ I have requested that the results of the TOEFL or IELTS be sent to the Admission Processing Service Center(if applicable).

__ I have requested that my official SAT and/or ACT score report be sent to the Admission Processing ServiceCenter (for those seeking admission to the Pharm.D. program, wishing to compete at the NCAA level orfor an academic scholarship).

Distance Learning Students__ I have enclosed the completed application.


__ I have requested that my official High School Transcript(s) be sent to the Admission ProcessingService Center.

__ I have requested that my official University Transcript(s) be sent to the Admission Processing Service Cente(if applicable).

__ I have enclosed a personal statement.__ I have arranged to have my test scores sent to the Admission Processing Service Center or have contacted

Elizabeth Alexander at (718) 990-2353 or [email protected] for more information regarding theAccuplacer exam. The Accuplacer exam is not meant to replace the ACT or SAT.

Please send your application and supporting documents to:


Thank you again for applying to St. Johns University.


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8000 Utopia ParkwayQueens, NY 11439

1 (888) 9STJOHNS

300 Howard Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10301

(718) 390-4500

101 Murray Street

New York, NY 10007

1 (888) 9STJOHNS

500 Montauk Highway

Oakdale, NY 11769(631) 218-7800

Via di Santa Maria Mediatrice 24

Rome, Italy 00165

011 39 (06) 393-842

www.stjohns.edu

Note: St. Johns University abides

all applicable federal, state and lo

laws that prohibit discrimination

on the basis of race, color, nation

or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex

(including sexual harassment), sex

orientation, marital status, handic

or disability in admitting students

its programs or in administering it

educational policies, scholarships

loan programs, athletics and othe

institutionally administered progra

or activities generally made availa

to students at the University.

Questions related to race, religion

and ethnicity are optional.

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