Fall 2024 admission: Opens June 1 and closes on August 1.

Spring 2025 admission: Opens June 1 and closes on November 1.

Summer 2025 admission: Opens September 1 and closes on March 1. 

Note: Review of applications starts 1 month before deadline.

Full-time students: Fall or Summer*

Part-time students: Fall or Spring**

*Full-time students will complete the program in one full year.

** Part-time students will complete the program in two years (5 semesters).

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.

• Transcripts of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Personal Essay: 2-page written statement describing applicant's interest and/or experiences in the field of TESOL and how this program is relevant to their future professional goals and aspirations.
• Two professional letters of recommendation.
• Professional Resume
• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee

International Graduate Information

Official TOFEL, IELTS, Duolingo test scores

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage. A student visa cannot be issued for programs that are online.