Admission Requirements, Bachelor's Degree Programs

Applicants who are admitted into any bachelor's degree program (The Accelerated Bachelor to Masters Program, ABM, has higher GPA requirements) have met the following admission requirements:

• Submit a completed application and $60 (USD, non-refundable) application fee, payable by credit card, available here by creating your own JIU password-protected account.
• Submit evidence of prerequisite skills proficiency through one of five options:
  • Official transcript that documents an earned high school diploma and GPA of 2.0 (3.0 for ABM) from an accredited institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).
  • Official GED transcript or its equivalent.  ABM applicants must also complete 9 credits in the BABC or BBA program with a GPA of 3.0 and then transfer into the ABM.
  • Official transcript that documents an earned associate’s degree or higher and GPA of 2.0 (3.0 ABM) or better from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).
  • Attestation of high school or GED completion and an official transcript that documents 9 credit hours or more with a GPA of 2.0 (3.0 for ABM) from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).
  • Attestation of high school or GED completion and passing scores on JIU's online assessment exams.  ABM applicants must also complete 9 credits in the BABC or BBA program with a GPA of 3.0 and then transfer into the ABM.

Note: BBA specializations of Health Care Management and Technology Services Management require that students already have either an associate's degree or certified training certificate in a related industry.

Transfer Credits

For specific information about the transfer of credit, click here.

Military Students

Military members click here to learn more about transfer of credits for those in the armed services.

International Students

Student with degrees and/or academic credit from institutions outside the United States click here to learn more about enrolling at JIU.

Credit by Examination

JIU accepts credit earned through:

• CLEP
• DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)
• SAT II or Advanced Placement

Credit for Prior Learning

Information about Credit for Prior Learning can be found at: http://www.jiu.edu/credit-prior-learning-0

Bachelor's Degree Early Admission Program

JIU allows students in their final term of enrollment before conferment of their high school diploma or associate's degree to apply for conditional admission into a bachelor's degree program. The applicant must submit a completed application, $60 (USD, non-refundable) application fee, the early admission agreement for bachelor's programs and a transcript request release form.

Conditional and Special Circumstances Admission

Conditional and special circumstances admission is considered on a case-by-case basis by the deans of schools.

For more information, call JIU's Admissions Office at 800.811.5663 in the U.S. or +1.303.784.8904 outside the U.S. or send an email to info@international.edu.