Information for New Applicants

ELIGIBILITY - You must be in good academic standing, with a GPA of at least 2.5, at the time of application. Meeting this minimum GPA does not, however, guarantee acceptance: additional eligibility criteria do apply.

Acceptance - Acceptance to JCMU is based on the program coordinator's review of your transcript, Personal Essay, Dean of Students Reference Form, and Faculty Recommendations. Upon acceptance, you will receive an Acceptance Packet that includes an Acceptance Letter, the Decision Form, the Agreement for Participation, and a number of informational forms required for visa and housing purposes. Students from non-JCMU Consortium Member institutions will also receive an MSU Lifelong Education Application.

If you plan to participate, complete and return all forms as soon as possible with two weeks from the date on your Acceptance Letter being the deadline. If you choose to not participate or to defer participation, please indicate this choice on the Decision Form and return it within the aforementioned time-frame. Your participation may be denied if these forms are not returned by the deadline or if your conduct prior to departure raises concerns regarding your preparedness to participate in this international experience.

If you are interested in applying to one of our programs, please follow this list of steps.

  1. Complete JCMU application. (Word or PDF)
  2. Non-Consortium students must also complete a MSU Lifelong Education Application.
  3. Apply for passport if you do not have one.
  4. If you are a student at a Michigan public university, contact the appropriate advisor. Here is list of student contacts for Michigan universities.
  5. If you are not enrolled at a Michigan public university or are an MSU student, contact the JCMU office.
  6. Apply for scholarships and/or financial aid. Please use this page as a resource.
  7. Make sure all applications and all needed attachments reach the JCMU office by the respective deadlines.
  8. Check the "Infomation for New Students" page for visa information, if applicable, and other departure tips.