In the past, we used a paper-based system. It was trusty and allowed us to carry out our jobs: to admit excellent candidates. But it was also old-fashioned and cumbersome.
We have now moved to an online system that will make things considerably easier for applicants and for us. You can create an account that will allow you to start your application, save it and go back to it when you are ready. You can upload documents including your statement of purpose, CV and financial aid form. Your referees can submit recommendation letters online.
(To enter into the online application system, click here.)
There will still be some documents to be mailed by "snail mail" (the post). What documents? And where should you send them?The postman will need to send us your transcripts, standardized test scores and letters of reference if the authors of the letters decide not to use the online system.
Where you send these documents will depend on two things: (1) where you want to study during your first year at SAIS and (2) your nationality.
Here is how it works:
If you are a non-U.S. citizen and you want to start your SAIS experience in Bologna, you will mail any paper documents to:
One thing: if you are a U.S. citizen who wants to start at SAIS Bologna, your application will be managed by the SAIS DC Admissions Office, but the Bologna Admissions team and our Director Kenneth Keller are involved in the process and key decisions.
Here is how it works:
- SAIS Bologna manages applications from non-U.S. applicants who wish to be in Bologna for their first year of study.
- SAIS Washington manages applications from all U.S. citizens and permanent residents, as well as from candidates with other nationalities wishing to start their studies in DC.
If you are a non-U.S. citizen and you want to start your SAIS experience in Bologna, you will mail any paper documents to:
Admissions Office
Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna
Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna
via Belmeloro, 11
40126 Bologna
Italy
If you are U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or if you wish to start your studies in DC, regardless of your nationality, you will mail your documents to:
Admissions Office
Johns Hopkins SAIS Washington
1740 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
USA
One thing: if you are a U.S. citizen who wants to start at SAIS Bologna, your application will be managed by the SAIS DC Admissions Office, but the Bologna Admissions team and our Director Kenneth Keller are involved in the process and key decisions.
If you have questions about where you should send your documents, send us an email, reach out to us on Skype (jhubc.admissions) or give us a ring (+39 051 029 17 811).
