Enrolled Students: Graduate Level
Congratulations on Joining the Vibrant JTS Community!
You are about to embark on a challenging and exciting journey. At JTS, we prize action driven by knowledge and integrity. We study historical texts in their original languages and give new life to ancient wisdom. Our values are Jewish values. We nurture open community, critical thought, and new forms of scholarship in North America’s hub of Jewish life, New York City.
We want to ensure that you stay in good administrative and financial standing as you approach orientation and throughout the year. You can keep track of what you have to do before the fall semester with the list of activities and required documents below:
Enrollment Checklist
| Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Hebrew Placement Test (If not already submitted) | June 15 |
| Housing Form (if applicable) | June 15 |
| Immunization Forms | June 15 |
| Official Transcript (if not already submitted) | July 1 |
| Student Health Insurance Forms | Sept. 8 |
| Visa Forms (International students) | ASAP |
Graduate Housing Form
To begin the housing application process, please fill out the housing form.
JTS offers many diverse housing opportunities for students—from a traditional residence hall to an authentic New York City apartment—all located within the Morningside Heights area or another neighborhood. Although we are unable to guarantee housing, in recent years we have been able to accommodate all applicants. We are available to speak with you about your housing options—both on and off campus. If you have further questions regarding Residence Life please contact reslife@jtsa.edu.
Immunization Forms
All enrolled students are required to submit four documents to the JTS registrar’s office within 10 days of enrollment. Please be in touch with the registrar’s office at registrar@jtsa.edu with further questions.
- MMR immunization documentation form (completed by your physician’s office)
- Meningitis compliance form (Find information on meningitis)
- COVID-19 immunization documentation (immunization record will be submitted via the link below)
- Address information form
Once the above forms are complete, students should upload the forms through their online portal. The direct link to submit your forms can be found here.
Students enrolled in the online MA in Jewish Education or the Executive Doctoral Degree are not required to submit the MMR or Meningitis forms.
Non-degree students who plan to register for 6 credits or more per semester at any time during their enrollment are required to submit these forms.
Official Transcript(s)
Please send us your official transcript(s) from all postsecondary studies by July 1, if you have not already done so in the application process. Your transcript(s) should be sent directly to our office from the institution’s Registrar’s office. These should be digitally sent to admissions@jtsa.edu.
Student Health Insurance Information and Enrollment/Waiver Forms
JTS’s Office of Human Resources offers an extensive Student Health Insurance Plan for students, their spouses or domestic partners, and dependent children. The plan is administered through the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan (Columbia Plan), and is underwritten by Aetna Student Health.
JTS students in our graduate level programs have access to a variety of health care services provided by Columbia Health, including primary care, urgent care, women’s health, mental health counseling, and wellness programs. The plan offered is an annual plan with coverage dates from mid-August through mid-August of the following year.
Students must complete an enrollment or waiver form each academic year, and all enrolled students must have health insurance in order to begin classes. Non-degree students are not required to submit health insurance forms. Please be in touch with Human Resources at hrdept@jtsa.edu with further questions.
Insurance forms for the 2021-2022:
International Students
All enrolled international students should be in touch as soon as possible with our Registrar’s Office (Registrar@jtsa.edu) to obtain an I-20 document. We also ask that international students contact the Registrar’s office immediately to ensure enough time to obtain a F-1 VISA. We also encourage international students to obtain and submit proof of MMR immunizations over the summer before arriving for Orientation. Students will not be able to register for classes without proof of MMR immunity, which would also affect eligibility to remain in the U.S. Please also remember to stop by the Registrar’s Office within 48 hours of arrival on campus with all travel documents and to obtain some additional helpful information.
JTS Academic Calendar
This calendar, which is for the guidance of applicants, students, and faculty, is subject to change without notice and is not intended to be a contract between JTS and any person.
