International Student Application

We welcome students from around the world. Here's how to apply.
  1. Explore our programs. Read about our Majors and our Minors.
  2. Attend a virtual international student info session: Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join a virtual session (passcode jjay)
  3. Take a virtual campus tour.
  4. Submit your application. Register for a CUNY account and fill out an application. Supporting documents should be sent to CUNY, not John Jay. The priority deadline for the Fall semester is February 1 and September 15 for the Spring. Applications received after will still be reviewed but may take longer to complete.

  5. If you are a citizen of a country where English is not the official language, you must take one of the approved English Proficiency tests and send the score directly to CUNY Admissions code 2950. Find a list of countries and exemptions.

    Accepted English proficiency tests and minimum scores:

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) / 500 for the paper-based test, 173 for the computer-based test and 61 for the Internet-based test. Learn more about TOEFL

    Duolingo English Test / 90 Learn more about Duolingo

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS) / 6.0 Learn more about IELTS

    Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) / 44 Learn more about PTE

    Please note: Successful completion of an English Composition course with a grade of C or higher at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education will exempt you from the English proficiency test requirement.   

  6. Freshman applicants must submit:

    All secondary school transcripts and official English translations if these documents are in another language (evaluations are not required)

    Copies of secondary school diplomas and official English translations if these documents are in another language (evaluations are not required)

    SAT or ACT test is highly recommended for students from countries where English is not the official language or students that did not take Math and English in high school. An SAT verbal score of 530 or higher will exempt you from the English proficiency test requirement.

    Detailed instructions on how to apply

    Read more about official English translations.

    Please send all documents and the $65 freshman application fee if you have not paid online to:
                    
    The City University of New York
    The University Application Processing Center 
    P.O. Box 350136 
    Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001

  7. Transfer applicants must submit:

    Official University/college transcripts of each institution attended (evaluations are not required).* These must be sent directly from the institution to CUNY-UAPC.  Please provide official English translations if these documents are in another language. 

    Copies of secondary school transcripts and official English translations if these documents are in another language (evaluations are not required)

    Copies of secondary school diplomas and official English translations if these documents are in another language (evaluations are not required) Read more about official English translations.

    Please send all required documents, along with the $70 transfer application fee if you have not paid online to:

    The City University of New York 
    The University Application Processing Center 
    P.O. Box 359023 
    Brooklyn, NY 11235-9023                                                                                                                                                                                      

    After acceptance, transfer applicants must submit official course descriptions and syllabi of work already completed at the post-secondary level. Find more details.

  8. Check the status of your submitted application through your CUNY Portal. Access your CUNY portal account
    You can also call CUNY's Call Center at (212) 997-2869, email the Help Desk at: admissions@cuny.edu or email us directly at: internationaladmissions@jjay.cuny.edu.
  9. Upon acceptance, you must apply for an I-20 to gain F-1 student visa status. Apply for a Form I-20.
    If you are in need of an F-1 visa or F-1 status, you will receive information by mail upon receiving an acceptance package from the college.