Applying for Graduate Studies

Admission to all graduate programs requires the completion of the Application for Graduate Admission form.You can obtain this form by calling 800-635-2356 or 802-635-1219; by e-mailing the Office of Admissions; by downloading a pdf version of the admissions form; or by writing:

     Office of Graduate Admissions
     Johnson State College
     337 College Hill
     Johnson, VT 05656

Please read on to learn about other program-specific application requirements in education, counseling or fine arts.

International students applying for graduate studies at JSC should use the International Students Graduate Application form.

How to Apply for the Graduate Program in Education

To apply for the Graduate Program in Education, please submit:

  • A completed Application for Graduate Admission and a $35 application fee
  • An official transcript of an undergraduate degree granted by a regionally or nationally accredited institution
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A two-page essay stating why you are interested in graduate study


Applicants must also complete an interview with the graduate faculty. Once the above information is received, you will be contacted about an interview.

 

Priority Application Deadlines for Graduate Studies in Education

Fall semester admission (August-December): April 1
Spring semester admission (January-May): July 1
Summer semester admission (May-August):November 1

How to Apply for the Graduate Program in Counseling

To apply for the Graduate Program in Counseling, please submit:

  • A completed Application for Graduate Admission and a $35 application fee
  • An official transcript of an undergraduate degree granted by a regionally or nationally accredited institution
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A two-page essay addressing one of the questions indicated on the application form


Applicants must also complete an interview with the graduate faculty. Once the above information is received, you will be contacted about an interview.

                                                                                                        Priority Application Deadlines for Graduate Studies in Counseling

Fall semester admission (August-December): April 1
Spring semester admission (January-May): July 1
Summer semester admission (May-August):November 1

How to Apply for Graduate Studies in Fine Arts

To apply for the M.F.A. in Fine Arts program, please submit:

  • The JSC Application for Graduate Admission for the MFA Program, including a $35 application fee
  • An official transcript of an undergraduate degree granted by a regionally or nationally accredited institution
  • An artist’s statement discussing the technical development of your work and your conceptual considerations
  • A slide portfolio of recent work to include 20 slides
  • A current resume

Applicants must also complete an interview with the graduate faculty. Once the above information is received, you will be contacted about an interview.

Application Deadline for the Graduate Program in             Fine Arts                

                                                                           Summer semester admission (May-August): February 15

Applications for the the Graduate Program in Fine Arts may also be obtained by calling the Vermont Studio Center at 802-635-2727.