FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
We are here to help you. Please contact us if you need
assistance or have further questions:
Division of Library and Information Science
St. Augustine Hall, Room 408
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11432
(718) 990-6200
dlis@stjohns.edu
What are
the deadlines for applying to DLIS at St. John’s?
DLIS reviews and accepts applications on a rolling basis
throughout the year, so you may begin your studies in the Fall,
Spring, or Summer.
If you are thinking of applying , but and have questions, please
contact us at (718)990-6200 and we will assist you in expediting
your application.
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How do I
apply?
Apply online - it’s fast, easy! Begin Now!
Click here to complete the St. John's University graduate
application.
Note: On the graduate application, you will be asked to select the
“College and Campus” to which you are applying; choose “St. John’s
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - and the appropriate campus
(Queens, Manhattan or Oakdale). Then, from the drop down menu that
pops up, select your Major as “MLS, Library and Information
Science.”
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Do I have to submit any additional documents?
Yes. You are required to submit 2 letters of
recommendation and academic transcripts. These must be submitted by
mail. Your application will not be submitted to DLIS for review
until all required documents are received by the processing
center.
All supporting documents, including the application fee if paying
by check, must be mailed to:
Graduate Admission Processing Service
Center
St. John’s University
PO Box 811
Randolph, MA 02368-0811
If you have questions, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at
(718) 990-1601 or gradhelp@stjohns.edu
Click here to learn more about the admissions
requirements.
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How long will it take St. John's to make a decision
on my application?
The reviewing process generally takes 6 to 8
weeks.
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How will I be notified?
If accepted to MLS program at the DLIS, you will
receive a notice of admission from the Office of Graduate
Admissions and a welcome from the Director.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to set your spam filter to accept
all correspondences from the .stjohns.edu domain, so that you
will receive the email notice of admission from the Division of
Library and Information Science.
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Can I defer my enrollment?
Applicants admitted into DLIS may defer class
enrollment for one semester without reapplying. To defer
enrollment, contact the DLIS Administrative Assistant for
Admissions and Student Services. If you need to defer
enrollment more than one semester you must reapply.
Click here to learn more about the admissions
requirements.
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