Undergraduate Admissions

Apply for Admission

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences.

• Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your school counselor to enroll@jefferson.edu or sent by postal mail to the address below under Sending Your Materials.
  
• Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
• Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay, so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
  
• Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
• Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to certain accelerated or dual degree programs may be encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions within the application for your program when prompted.

After submitting your application, you will receive instructions on how to submit your supporting application materials through your MyJefferson portal account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson. 

You can check the status of your application at any time on the MyJefferson portal.

Foreign Credential Evaluation Requirement: Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

English Language Exam Requirement: International applicants may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Applicants may qualify for an English Language Exam Waiver by meeting the criteria below:

• Students from countries where English is the official language.
• Students who studied in the United States for 3 or more years and received a U.S. based high school diploma.

• TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition: 
  • For exams taken before January 21, 2026 - 80 (no sub-score below 20)
  • For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 - 4.0 (no sub-score below 4)
• TOEFL Essentials: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8)
• IELTS: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6)
• Duolingo Exam: 115
• Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
• SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
• ACT: 19 English minimum

Thomas Jefferson University has eliminated the standardized test requirement for programs where it was previously required. Applicants may still submit a test score, but the absence of one will not disadvantage the applicant in the admission process. Jefferson is committed to a holistic review of an applicant’s file. Admission is based on evidence that the applicant can benefit from a Jefferson education and contribute to the campus community. The Admissions Committee will contact applicants directly if additional information is required to make an informed decision.