Mission-Based Programs Application

This application is only open to first-time freshmen entering John Carroll University in Fall 2022. You may apply for up to two different mission-based programs.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 1, 2022.

Only online submissions will be accepted and applications for more than one program must be completed and submitted simultaneously via this form.

To view the essay prompts for each of the programs, please select a program below and prompt questions will appear. Click again to unselect or to choose another program. Up to two programs may be selected.

Visit https://jcu.edu/academics/beyond-classroom/mission-based to learn more about all four mission-based programs.

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Birthdate *

Permanent Address *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address *

High School *

Please select the program(s) for which you would like to apply (maximum of 2 programs may be selected).

Arrupe Social Justice Scholars

Honors Program

Leadership Scholars

Social Innovation Fellows

*Please indicate which program is your first choice (Required)

Arrupe Social Justice Scholars

Honors Program

Leadership Scholars

Social Innovation Fellows

Arrupe Social Justice Scholars

Please submit a video answering all three prompts:

Why do you want to be a part of the Arrupe Social Justice Scholars Program?
Tell us about some examples of advocacy you have been a part of or seen in the community or world. Be specific!
What issue in the world, or in your community, inspires you to want to make a change? Why?

Provide the link to your Arrupe YouTube video response here:*

By submitting my video link for the John Carroll University Mission-Based Programs via the application form I am granting John Carroll University (JCU) my consent to release the information I disclose and the right to use my materials, along with my name/likeness, when publicizing Mission-Based Programs and for further use in JCU marketing including, but not limited to: publication on websites, social media, email campaigns, etc. Individuals should not upload information and/or videos concerning others without their consent and should not upload private information that they do not wish to share publicly. The contest is not administered, sponsored, or endorsed by YouTube. YouTube's Terms of Use are available on their website.

Honors Program

Mission Statement: The Honors Program at John Carroll University cultivates a community whose members embrace gaudium de veritate - joy from truth - and lead lives devoted to learning. Rooted in the Ignatian Tradition, Honors Program graduates lead and serve in the world by sharing their intellectual gifts and love for learning with others.

Thus, the Honors Program is about far more than academic excellence - it is about academic excellence in action. The Honors Program prepares its graduates to be characterized by excellence in:

Critical and integrative thinking
Active engagement within and beyond the classroom
Reflection and discernment in the Ignatian tradition
Effective and eloquent communication

Please submit a video addressing both of these two prompts:

What learning experience has brought you considerable joy? Do not simply describe what you learned; reflect on and explain why it was a joyful experience for you and more than simply enjoyable.
If you could have a conversation with any one person living or deceased who would it be and why?

Provide the link to your Honors Program YouTube video response here:*

By submitting my video link for the John Carroll University Mission-Based Programs via the application form I am granting John Carroll University (JCU) my consent to release the information I disclose and the right to use my materials, along with my name/likeness, when publicizing Mission-Based Programs and for further use in JCU marketing including, but not limited to: publication on websites, social media, email campaigns, etc. Individuals should not upload information and/or videos concerning others without their consent and should not upload private information that they do not wish to share publicly. The contest is not administered, sponsored, or endorsed by YouTube. YouTube's Terms of Use are available on their website.

Leadership Scholars Program

The Catholic, Jesuit tradition is internationally recognized for developing exceptional leaders since the 16th century. In fact, excelling in leadership is specifically mentioned in John Carroll's mission statement as an ideal characteristic of all members of the John Carroll community. Additionally, it is understood that leading others can be a complex and often personal process.

Please submit a video answering all prompts:

What are you looking forward to most about going to college?
Can you please talk about a time when you have had to handle disappointment?
Can you please talk about an experience you've had working with people who are different from yourself?
Describe a time when you exhibited leadership without having a formal leadership position within a group.
Describe how you spend your time when you are not in class and what you have learned from these experiences.

Provide the link to your Leadership Scholars Program YouTube video response here:*

By submitting my video link for the John Carroll University Mission-Based Programs via the application form I am granting John Carroll University (JCU) my consent to release the information I disclose and the right to use my materials, along with my name/likeness, when publicizing the Mission-Based Programs and for further use in JCU marketing including, but not limited to: publication on websites, social media, email campaigns, etc. Individuals should not upload information and/or videos concerning others without their consent and should not upload private information that they do not wish to share publicly. The contest is not administered, sponsored, or endorsed by YouTube. YouTube's Terms of Use are available on their website.

Social Innovation Fellows

Please answer the following multi-question prompt relating to your interest in the Social Innovation Fellows program. Make sure you respond to all three prompts in your video submission.

Why does the Social Innovation Fellows Program interest you? What abilities and experiences do you think you can bring to our program?
When is a time you tried something new outside your comfort zone? What did you learn from it?
If you could invite one person to dinner, who would it be and why?

Provide the link to your Social Innovations Fellows YouTube video response here:*

By submitting my video link for the John Carroll University Mission-Based Programs via the application form I am granting John Carroll University (JCU) my consent to release the information I disclose and the right to use my materials, along with my name/likeness, when publicizing the Mission-Based Programs and for further use in JCU marketing including, but not limited to: publication on websites, social media, email campaigns, etc. Individuals should not upload information and/or videos concerning others without their consent and should not upload private information that they do not wish to share publicly. The contest is not administered, sponsored, or endorsed by YouTube. YouTube's Terms of Use are available on their website.

Be sure to check your work before uploading your responses and clicking the submit button. You will not be able to return to your application to make changes after it is submitted.

Only online submissions will be accepted and applications for more than one program must be completed and submitted simultaneously via this form. *Additional Mission-based Program application form submissions, after the initial application is submitted, will cause loss of all data from the applications.* Please contact your JCU Enrollment Manager if you have questions.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 1, 2022.

Upon receipt of your completed application(s), you will receive a confirmation email.

Questions

For questions regarding the status of your application, please contact:
Zachary Rhodes
Director of Enrollment
zrhodes@jcu.edu