Entrance Requirements

M.A., Graduate Certificate, Undergraduate and Graduate Semester Abroad Entrance Requirements

1. Demonstrate a minimum grade point average of 3.0
2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges where a degree was earned or is currently being earned.
• Applicants will be required to provide official transcripts from each institution where they have received or will receive a degree prior to enrollment at JUC. Applicants who have earned more than 20% of their degree from institutions other than their degree-conferring school will be required to supply official transcripts for those credits in the event they are not explicitly listed on their original transcript with course names and grades. The JUC Admissions office reserves the right to request additional transcripts as may be needed to meet requirements or demonstrate proof of prerequisites.
• An International Transcript Verification Report is needed for students who completed a degree outside of North America. The international credential evaluation must come from a current member of the National Association Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) such as World Education Services, Education Credential Evaluators or SpanTran.
3. Demonstrate English proficiency (for non-native English speakers).
• A TOEFL iBT score of 80
• A TOEFL PBT score of 550
• A Duolingo English Test score of 115
• An IELTS score of 6.5
• Two years of study successfully completed in an approved English-only speaking university
4. Complete application including
• Essays
• References
• Academic – A professor from whom you have taken a class is preferred
• Pastoral – Can be a Christian leader who is not a pastor
• Professional – A person with whom you have had a supervisor-employee relationship, which can be a volunteer role
• Affirm JUC's Statement of Faith
5. Upload Required Documents
• A Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the completion of your program
• Proof of medical insurance with coverage in Israel
• Biometric photo
• Birth certificate with apostille (required for visa purposes)
• Federal background check with apostille (required for visa purposes)
• Proof of financial means (required for visa purposes)
6. Students should be prepared to participate in JUC field studies which require walking multiple miles over uneven terrain and over rapidly changing elevation.

Graduate Programs (M.A., Graduate Certificate, and Graduate Semester Abroad)

Submit proof of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Undergraduate Semester Abroad Program

Demonstrate successful completion of one year of college with a minimum 3.0 GPA