Apply for Admission

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: The application is not considered finished until the following 6 steps are completed. Review the PROGRAM INFORMATION page for specific dates and deadlines.

• 2026 Spring/Summer Program (apply Oct 29–Nov 14, 2025, for priority consideration)
• 2026 Fall Program (apply Jun 1-Jun 15, 2026, for priority consideration)
• 2027 Winter Program (apply Jul 3–Jul 17, 2026, for priority consideration)

IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION (beginning Winter 2024):  While having a Covid vaccine and booster are no longer required to apply for or participate in a Jerusalem Center Program, we strongly encourage students to be up-to-date on all vaccinations, including flu shots and Covid vaccines/boosters. While vaccines may not always prevent an infection, the evidence is that they reduce the severity of the illness. If you get sick, minimizing the days away from class and participating in the Center's field trip program is in your best interest. In addition, if you haven't had a Covid vaccine/booster, you may be required to quarantine within the Center if you contract Covid. If admitted to a Jerusalem Center Program, you are agreeing that you can be tested for COVID if the Center deems it necessary.

STEP 1: Carefully review the Eligibility Requirements and Application Process

STEP 2: Submit $400 deposit at the time of application. Applications without a deposit received before the deadline will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

You may pay the deposit in one of the following ways:

1. Online by credit/debit card (includes a $4.50 non-refundable processing fee)

2. In person at BYU Continuing Education Registration (116 HCEB) before the application deadline

Important: The $400 deposit is non-refundable if the student receives initial placement in the program and later chooses to withdraw.

STEP 3:  Academic Record—BYU student records are available to us online. BYU–Idaho and BYU–Hawaii students must 1) request an official transcript be sent either by email to jerusalem@byu.edu, or by mail to the Jerusalem Center Provo office; and 2) also send a copy of current enrollment to verify continuing full-time status (official verification from Registrar's Office or copy of current class schedule).

STEP 4:  Passport Verification—Please upload a copy of your passport to the application. If you do not currently have a passport, enter the date you applied for one in the designated field in the application.

STEP 5:  Ecclesiastical Endorsement - You will need a NEW Level-2 endorsement - with both bishop and member of the stake presidency - for the current academic year (even if there is a continuing endorsement on file). Current missionaries need only one interview by their mission president. Use the link below to change your endorsement status to NEW APPLICANT (since you are applying for a new program) and complete by two weeks after the posted 2-week time period for application submission. Questions about this process should be directed to the BYU Honor Code Office (hco@byu.edu, or 801-422-2847). 

Complete a new Level-2 endorsement 

STEP 6:  Online Application - The link below is only active when applications are open for each program. (Refer to PROGRAM INFORMATION for specific dates). Sections include:

• Part 1—Student Information
• Part 2—Student Commitment & Confidential Report
• Part 3—Expectations of Participation
• Part 4—Student Essays (answer 3 questions in 200 words or less for each question):  1) ​Describe a time when you were faced with a situation involving people of different cultures or religious beliefs and how you responded. 2) Tell  us about a time when you handled something difficult while away from home without your normal support systems to aid you. 3) Describe a time when you disagreed with a rule or guideline. How did you respond to the situation.
• Part 5—Matters of Sensitivity & Commitment
• Part 6—Participation Agreement—initialed and signed by the student and either 1) uploaded to online application, or 2) sent as an email attachment to jerusalem@byu.edu 

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