The JET Program welcomes all majors! We are always seeking well-rounded candidates who are flexible, open-minded, and enthusiastic about the goals of the Program: internationalization and people-to-people exchange. If you would like to become a stronger candidate while still in university, we recommend seeking out opportunities that will evidence your interest in the above. For
Yes, you need to obtain official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended. There is only 1 exception to this rule, and that is when your current institution’s transcript lists all of the following: the course title, date (e.g. semester/year), and number of credits received for all individual courses taken at previous institutions. If
The JET Program has the following requirements for letters of reference: References must fall into 1 of 2 categories: Academic or Professional Academic: Professors or academic advisers Professional: Managers or supervisors who have overseen your work Applicants who have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree at the time of application must have at least one
No. You must apply to the JET Program via the country of your citizenship. Thus, only US citizens can apply for the US JET Program. You can check the JET Program’s list of participating countries here: http://jetprogramme.org/en/countries/.
The JET Program application has three medical documents associated with it. Not every applicant has to submit all three, so read the following explanation carefully: The Self-Report of Medical Conditions form is required for every applicant. On this form, you will disclose your medical history as well as any medications or other medical needs you