John Carroll University

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate (undergraduate) degree from an accredited institution. 

Minimum GPA requirement:

 • For many programs: 2.8 cumulative GPA on undergraduate work. 

 • Conditional admission may be possible with GPA in the 2.5 – 2.79 range in some cases. 

Supporting materials required:

 • Official transcripts from all prior institutions (must be sent directly). 

 • Statement of Purpose / written essay explaining background, goals, fit. 

 • Letters of recommendation (often one, sometimes two, depending on the program). 

 • Current resume or CV. 

For international graduate applicants:

 • Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized third-party evaluator (e.g. via AACRAO-approved agency, The Evaluation Company, WES, ECE). 

 • English language proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent may be required unless previous degree was in English. 

 • Financial documentation (for visa / I-20), passport/visa copies, etc. 

Some programs may require interviews, additional references, or program-specific prerequisites (e.g. business, counseling). 

Graduate assistantships are available in many departments; some applicants may be considered for assistantships as part of admission. 

JCU processes graduate applications on a rolling basis and offers both full-time and part-time options.