Frequently Asked Questions

Are any programs available online?

As we continue to analyze and adjust to the needs of our student body, we have made changes in our delivery methods to help our global classroom grow. Our Masters of Transformational Leadership and Graduate Certificate programs are now available in a residency-optional format. The Masters in Conflict Transformation and Masters of Restorative Justice are now available in limited-residency formats. Students can complete these programs with as little as 5-6 credits completed on-campus. This can equal just 14 days on campus over the duration of your program (average completion time is two years). To learn more, please look at our admission information.
What is considered part-time and full-time?

Part-time: 1-8 credit hours (minimum of 5 credit hours is needed to be eligible for federal loans and financial aid). Full-time: 9 credits hours or more (12 credit hours maximum allowed in fall and spring semesters)
When is the application deadline?

Domestic student deadlines:
March 15th for priority admission and scholarship consideration. Subsequent deadlines for Fall semester admission are July 1, and August 15. Scholarship consideration will be given if available at these subsequent dates. If an applicant would like to be considered for a Spring admission, the deadline and review will happen November 15.

International student deadlines are:
March 15th for piority admission for the Fall as well as scholarship consideration (for all terms)
May 1 for Spring admission
When will I know if I’m admitted?

You will receive admissions decisions approximately one month after the admissions period you submit your application for clses. Responses will be sent by email.
Are scholarships available?

At CJP we are fortunate to have many supporters who believe in the impact of a CJP education and have established various scholarship funds so that they can empower the next leaders in Peace and Justice. Please check out our Financial Aid page to learn more about various opportunities to offset the cost of participation at CJP. While we do offer scholarship support, we do not have any scholarships that cover the full cost of tuition. Scholarships are awarded when Admission offers are sent.
How much will my education cost?

Tuition and additional fees are outlined here.
Is graduate student housing and transportation available for international students?

We are in the process of finalizing graduate housing opportunities for the upcoming school year. As we are working out the details of creating a graduate community, please reach out to your admissions counselor with questions. For additional information on on-campus Graduate Housing, visit our Living in Harrisonburg page.
What is the student visa process like for international students?

The Admissions Director oversees this process and works closely with admitted students in need of a visa. In sum, international students will need an F1 student visa in order to study. After being admitted, the student must show full proof of funding and provide biographic information to the CJP Admissions staff, who use that information to issue a form I-20. CJP will send the I-20 to the student, along with supporting documents, which the student will then need to take to their local U.S. embassy for their visa interview. Family members may also apply for a dependent visa called an F2. This requires proof of funding for all family members for at least one year.
What do your students do after they graduate?

Most of our graduates are mid-career or early career professionals in allied fields such as education, development, non-profit work, community organizing or religious leadership, etc. Those graduates usually return to their former professions and find that they can do their work more effectively and/or they are now eligible for new professional opportunities. Graduates who are earlier in their career development focus on preparing for employment in various aspects of the peacebuilding field in domestic work in criminal/restorative justice, community mediation centers, educational leadership, or international organizations such as the UN, Search for Common Ground, etc. Faculty members and our Peacebuilding Practice Director mentor students to help them design a learning agenda that meets their professional development goals. Our curriculum also has a strong practice focus (including a practicum requirement for the MA degrees) which gives students a head start on networking in the field and employment opportunities.
Visit our alumni website for more information.
Is there a process for CJP alumni to request a recommendation form from faculty or staff?

Yes, please complete the “Letter of Reference Request Form” found at the bottom of the page for current students and send that directly to the person you are requesting a recommendation letter from.