St. John’s University Transfer Application Checklist

Step 1: Submit Your Free Application

Choose ONE of the following ways to apply:

• Apply online via the St. John’s Application
• Apply online via the Common Application

Rolling Admission = More Flexibility

We accept applications year-round.

Fall Admission: Rolling decision

Pharm.D.: The priority deadline is April 15.

Spring Admission: Rolling decision

 Pharm.D.: The priority deadline is December 15.

Step 2: Gather Your Required Documents

College Records

• Official or unofficial college transcripts from ALL colleges attended
• Joint services transcript

Final High School Transcript

• Official high school transcript including graduation date (This is required only if you have not earned an associate degree.)
   
• Home-school and online high school requirements
  • Students must submit a final copy of their academic transcripts from a state- recognized home school agency.
     
  • New York State home-schooled students must submit a letter of substantial equivalency from the superintendent of schools or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and transcript.
     
  • Students home-schooled outside of New York State must submit a letter from the local school district or state of residency verifying graduation or a GED and transcript.
     
  • Additional documentation may be required by the University.

Step 3: Additional Information

• Statement of Activity
  • This may be required if you had a break in education (can include time out of school after high school completion, any gaps in education during college, or a break after your last enrollment in college).
     
• A personal essay is strongly encouraged, but not required.
  • Note: This is required for Pharmacy applicants.
     
• Letter(s) of recommendations is/are strongly encouraged, but not required.
  • Note: Two letters of recommendation are required for Pharmacy applicants.
     
• Official Test Scores
  • including CLEP, AP, and IB score reports

Special Requirements for Pharmacy Applicants

• Two letters of recommendation (one from a science or math professor)
• 250-word essay on your interest in a pharmacy career and why you’re applying to St. John’s
• Résumé of extracurricular activities
• Signed copy of the Pharmacy program’s technical standards

Additional items that may be required:

• Official test scores, including CLEP, AP, and IB score reports
• Joint services transcript

If you are an international student or have foreign credentials, check our application requirements.

How to Send Your Documents

Mail to
St. John’s University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Attn: Undergraduate Admission Processing
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

You can also email your documents to [email protected].

More Application Tips

• Be sure to include all schools attended when completing the Academic History section of the application. This should also include the high school or GED program you completed (even if you hold an associate degree). Not doing so will prevent you from submitting your application.

• When selecting Level of Study in the academic section of the application, be sure to select the appropriate level of study: high school is high school level of study; for associate degree, even if degree was earned, select undergraduate level of study.

• Students looking to pursue a second bachelor's degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. It is advised that you connect with our transfer team to discuss your academic interests and goals.

• While you may be prompted to list courses completed, please note that we primarily review your college and high school records that you submit.

• If St. John’s University was the last school in which you were enrolled, you will submit a Readmit Supplemental Application. 

Questions? Let’s Talk!

Office of Transfer Admission
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-2051
[email protected]