First-Year Application Process
Application Process
For fall 2023 admission, please follow these application steps:
Submit the Common Application online. This becomes available on August 1 of the year before you intend to enroll. See the essay questions below.
Make sure your high school guidance office submits to us your transcript as well as a Common Application School Report and Common Application Counselor Recommendation.
Additional recommendations, including a Common Application Teacher Evaluation, are optional.
Students wishing to submit test scores from either the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the College Board (SAT I) can have their results sent directly to John Carroll from the testing agencies, our university code for the ACT is 3282 and for the SAT is 1342.
Key Deadlines
November 15
Early Action (non-restrictive) and Priority Scholarship Consideration deadline; decisions released by the third week of December.
November 16 to February 1
Rolling admission decisions released every 7-10 days.
Applications received after February 1 may be subject to review on a space-available basis depending on volume of applications for the incoming freshman class.
Applying to Boler
All potential students seeking undergraduate admission to the University apply through the Office of Admission. Interested students may request admission directly to the Boler College of Business by so designating on the Common Application, or by denoting an intention to be admitted to Boler when registering for summer new student orientation.
Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who wish to apply to transfer to the Boler College must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Interested students should complete the Declaration of Major through their Student Profile. After reviewing credentials, the Boler College Dean’s Office will advise students whether they are (a) accepted, (b) conditionally accepted, or (c) rejected. Applications for transfer to Boler must be received by December 10 for consideration for spring enrollment, and by May 10 for consideration for fall enrollment. Please note that students not formally declared in Boler may not take more than 30 credit hours of Boler courses. Students should allow a minimum of six semesters (which could include a summer semester) to complete the requirements of the Boler core and major.
Financial Aid
John Carroll is committed to helping make a quality education accessible and affordable, especially for those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. We believe education is the single most important investment you’ll make in your future. We can help you fulfill that dream-start by applying for financial aid and speak with an admissions counselor to start the process.
Scholarships
The JCU scholarship program is designed to ensure that our students are able to pursue their dreams, regardless of their financial situation. Every year, we distribute a number of scholarships to incoming first-year students. We encourage you to read through the information below to learn more about awards for which you may be eligible!