Upcoming Payment Deadlines For Summer 2015 Classes

While for many May marks the end of the academic year, for others it is a transition period between the spring and summer semesters. And although there is still some time in between to breathe and enjoy the summer sun, we'd like to take this opportunity to remind all returning students about next semester's tuition due dates.

Please see below for the payment deadlines for upcoming Summer Sessions, as a reminder, all are due in FULL on the following dates:

Pre-Session - May 11, 2015                                           LAW Pre-Session - May 11, 2015

Summer I - May 18, 2015                                               LAW Summer - May 18, 2015

Summer II – May 18, 2015                                             LAW Summer Rome - May 18, 2015

Post-Session - August 10, 2015

Remember - even if you are registered for multiple sessions, your entire summer tuition must be paid by the due date of the FIRST SESSION for which you are registered. Otherwise, a late fee of $100 will be applied at the end of business for each of the above dates.

If you can't pay your balance in full, take advantage of St. John's University's Summer Payment Plan. The plan includes a down payment of 50% of your balance at time of enrollment, plus a $75 enrollment fee. From there, you'll have on remaining installment paid by Auto Pay payment due June 16th. Enrollment for this plan closes on May 18th, so log in to UIS and click the "Enroll in Payment Plan" link at the bottom of View/Confirm Term Bill. Watch the Payment Plan Tutorial with step by step instructions on how to enroll into a payment plan. If you have any questions concerning your account, please contact Student Financial Services at 718-990-2000 or via email: studentfinancialserv@stjohns.edu.

IMPORTANT

• If you owe nothing or have a credit, you MUST confirm your attendance through UIS. Login UIS, click Student, click Registration, click View/Confirm Term Bill. Choose Summer 2015 from the drop down menu and click on the Confirm Enrollment button.
• If you add another summer class after you have paid/confirmed for one class, you must review your new charges on UIS-View Term Bill as you would be already listed as confirmed for the whole summer term and will be subject to the liability of the additional class if proper withdrawal procedures are not done.
• When you register for a class, St. John's University considers your registration to be a clear indication of your intention to attend that class. If you change your mind about attending class or if circumstances prevent you from attending, you must process your withdrawal online on UIS immediately within the online deadline or notify us officially of your change in status. Please refer to the Registrar webpage for information on withdrawals.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

 

While the semester is winding down for most grad students, those looking to apply to one of St. John's University's programs have deadlines approaching! Most of our graduate programs operate on a rolling admission basis – allowing you to apply anytime. However certain programs have specific application deadlines, such as the below:

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - May 1 for Fall Programs
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business - May 1 for Fall M.B.A. and M.S.
College of Professional Studies  - May 1 for Fall Programs
The School of Education - May 15th for Summer Semester
Once your application and other necessary documents are received, we will forward them to the appropriate department for review.

NOTE: Applications and corresponding documents must be submitted by the respective departmental deadlines. Please allow 2-3 business days for documents to be received by the University. (Required documents for completion vary.)

For more information about the programs available or the application process, please visit us on the web.

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be!

Upcoming April Graduate Events

Looking for an opportunity to speak directly with graduate admission representatives, deans and professors from our acclaimed master's and doctoral degree programs here at St. John’s University? Well you’re in luck. 

We know that making the decision to attend a graduate program involves much preparation, that’s why we offer Open House events and information sessions, on campus or online, to help our prospective students make that decision with confidence. 

See below for the list of our upcoming events:

April 9th

Peter J. Tobin College of Business – Graduate Programs Information Session

6p - 7p at our Manhattan Campus 

April 16th

The School of Education - Graduate Open House

7p at our Queens Campus: Suite D in the University Center

April 22nd
Peter J. Tobin College of Business – Graduate Programs Online Chat

11a - 12p, online - register here »

 

April 29th
Peter J. Tobin College of Business – Graduate Programs Information Session

7p - 8p at our Staten Island Campus: DaSilva 213 

Please visit the Events section of our website for additional information.

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Earn your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York, or in Rome.

Tips for Writing a Personal Statement for Graduate School

While you can’t change your GPA and final exam scores, you do have complete control over the contents of your personal statement. With so many applicants and limited spots, it’s crucial to persuade your readers that you will fit their program given your professional and scholarly accomplishments, interests, and goals. But how?

Here's a few tips that can help you do just that:

Just start writing - Sure you want to have an intriguing and attention grabbing first sentence, but you don’t want to dwell for so long you induce writer’s block. Either make an outline or just start free writing. Once you get through the bulk of your statement, head back to the beginning to perfect your introduction.

Highlight your goals as a scholar - Personal statements should not be an autobiography, but rather an overview of your journey as a scholar in your chosen field. Be sure to articulate your reasons for selecting your career path, describe the courses, professors, articles, internships, or other research that has helped shape your aspirations.

One size doesn’t fit all - Remember, while programs and curriculum's may be similar, each institution has its own mission, values, and faculty. Be sure to include what in particular drove you to apply - was it the research interests of a professor or an emphasis on a particular characteristic of the program?

Use concrete examples - Provide examples from recent presentations, research assignments, and employment experiences to demonstrate your motivation and capacity to succeed in the program. Research experience in particular is valuable as you likely will need to immerse yourself in this activity during your graduate studies.

Carefully proofread and refine the essay - Be meticulous! Proofread your essay very carefully, poor grammar and the wrong use of language stick out like a soar thumb to an admissions officer. Adhere to the stated word limits and express yourself clearly and concisely.

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The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be!

Is Grad School Right for You?

You may be in a place right now where you are reconsidering options for your future. Perhaps even with your four-year degree, you are feeling unfulfilled in your career and your educational background. As such, you may start to feel the temptations of pursuing grad school - and these temptations can be overwhelming.

You already know the advantages of a graduate degree - the opportunity to advance your career or change career paths altogether, make a higher salary, have time for personal growth and development, etc. But how will you manage time between work, school, and everyday life? Is it even worth it? Spoiler alert, in most cases a master’s degree or PhD is well worth the challenge.

Like everything else, graduate studies may not be right for everyone - but if it is right for you, the following will likely apply:

• You have a clear set of goals and you feel like grad school can help you in achieving them
• While it may be difficult, you feel you have the necessary time and energy to devote to graduate studies. **Extremely important for full time employees, but it should also be noted that with the proper planning, working full time while pursing a grad degree IS possible!
• You are passionate about the subject or subjects you plan on studying - not necessarily crucial, but it’ll certainly help in getting through the workload.
• You tend to thrive in academic environments, regardless of how long its been since you’ve been in school

If the above checks out, it’s time to get started! Consider how you want to earn your degree, full time or part time, in person, online, or abroad.

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. You have the option to earn your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York, or in Rome.

For more information, please give us a call at 718-990-2000 or visit us on the web!

Graduate Programs in New York - SJU

Located in New York City, St. John’s University offers over 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and an institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. All of our graduate programs are taught by our world-class faculty, in beautiful, modern facilities.

Whether you’re looking to get to the next level in your current career or lay the foundation to start a new one, St. John’s highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be.

For more information, please give us a call at 718-990-2000 or visit us on the web at http://www.stjohns.edu/GoGrad

Upcoming Open House Events at St. John's University

Looking for an opportunity to speak directly with graduate admission representatives, deans and professors from our acclaimed master's and doctoral degree programs here at St. John’s University? Well you’re in luck. We know that making the decision to attend a graduate program involves much preparation, that’s why we offer Open House events, on campus or online, to help our prospective students make that decision with confidence. 

See below for the list of our upcoming open houses:

• March 18 - Graduate Open House: St. John’s College of Arts and Science, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, College of Professional Studies, Institute of Biotechnology
• March 18 - Graduate Open House: The School of Education
• April 14 - Graduate Accepted Student Meet-and-Greet: St. John’s College of Arts and Science, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, College of Professional Studies, Institute of Biotechnology
• April 16 - Graduate Open House: The School of Education
• October 20 - Graduate Open House: The School of Education
• November 10 - Graduate Open House: The School of Education

Please visit the Events section of our website for additional information on the Open Houses and submit your registration on our online form here.

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Earn your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York, or in Rome.

Information About Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships

If you’re considering furthering your education, whether it be for a Masters or Doctoral degree, you may also be considering your options for affording it. Aside from dipping into your savings or going the traditional route of taking out loans, your desired university can also offer you some financial support through a graduate scholarship, fellowship, or assistantship.

What is a Graduate Assistantship?

The purpose of the Graduate Assistant program is to provide a graduate student the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical experience related to the student’s program of study and career objectives. Assistantships are an extension to, and application of, classroom instruction through hands-on experience with guidance from experienced faculty, administrators, or staff.

At St. John’s University, a limited number of Graduate Assistantships and University Fellowships are granted to various departments within each School and College.  With few exceptions, Master’s Assistants are required to teach and/or conduct research for 15-20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters. Doctoral Fellows will be required to work 18-20 hours per week as teachers and/or researchers. In nearly all cases, students must be enrolled in a program of study affiliated with the department or program offering the assistantship.

The number of Graduate Assistantships and Doctoral Fellowships vary each year, as such if you are interested in obtaining one of these coveted positions, please contact the department for further information about whether positions are presently available.

For more information about Graduate Assistantships that are not directly affiliated with a particular department, please visit our website. Thank you for your interest in graduate study at St. John's University.

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Earn your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York, or in Rome.

UPCOMING FALL DEADLINES: Ph.D. Clinical Psychology & Psy.D. School Psychology 1/15

Reminder, applications to the Ph.D. Clinical Psychology program and Psy.D. School Psychology program for fall admission are due by January 15th. There is no spring admission. Additional information regarding application procedures and program requirements is available in the Graduate Bulletin online at the University website.

Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy - The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology consists of four years of full time course work and related practicum experience, followed by a one year clinical internship (or equivalant) in an approved setting and completion of a doctoral dissertation.

School Psychology, Doctor of Psychology - This program offers both a general track and a bilingual track of study. It requires the satisfactory completion of 105 credits, a comprehensive examination, the clinical competencies comprehensive examination, the PRAXIS II Examination, a doctoral dissertation, and a year long internship.

Both programs are fully accredited by the American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, 202-336-5979

Admission to these programs are highly competitive. A candidate for admission must:

• Possess a baccalaureate degree  (BOTH)
• Satisfy the department that his or her undergraduate preparation indicates a high potential for successful advanced study in psychology (Psy.D.)
• Submit transcripts of undergraduate and any prior graduate work  (BOTH) 
• Have completed a minimum of 24 undergraduate credits in psychology, including courses in Introductory Psychology, Statistics, and a laboratory course  (BOTH)
• Submit scores from the GRE General Test and, for non-psychology majors, the GRE Subject (Psychology) Test. The GRE Subject (Psychology) Test is optional for candidates who either majored in psychology or completed a Master’s degree in Psychology  (Ph.D.)
• Submit acceptable scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (general)  (Psy.D.)
• Submit three to five letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an individual who will address the matter of the applicant's research potential  (BOTH)
• Submit two papers from psychology courses: one a laboratory paper and one a term paper  (BOTH)
• Provide a clearly written statement of educational and professional goals  (BOTH)
• Complete an interview process with the departmental admissions committee  (Psy.D.)
• By appropriate record of achievement as well as one or more interviews, satisfy the department that his or her preparation indicates a high potential for successful advanced study in psychology. The program encourages applications from minority students and students with disabilities. St. John’s campus and facilities are accessible to students with disabilities.  (Ph.D.)
•  Students currently matriculated for a master's degree at St. John's University who are interested in the University's doctoral programs must follow the procedure outlined for new applicants.  (BOTH)

For additional information, please visit the St. John's website.

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be. Explore our website to learn more about earning your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York or in Rome.