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Frequently Asked Questions
Admission to JYM
• How much German do I need?
• My school has a program in Germany, but not in Munich. Can I still go on JYM?
• Has anyone from my school gone on JYM?
• Does JYM have a rolling admission?
• Are there advantages to applying before the March 15 deadline?
• How long will it take before I know if I've been accepted to JYM?
• What factors might delay my acceptance to JYM?Financial Aid
• Can I use my Financial Aid to go on JYM?
• Can I defer payments until my Financial Aid comes through?Scholarships
• Does JYM offer its own scholarships?Coursework
• Do students take courses at the LMU, or at JYM?
• What can I study at the University of Munich (LMU)?
• Can I study Engineering in Munich?
• Where can I find LMU and JYM course descriptions?
• Which LMU courses are offered on a regular basis?
Other Questions we hear
• Can you tell me about JYM in a nutshell?
• Why is JYM so much cheaper than other programs?
Answers to FAQs
How much German do I need?
We look at the level of German, not the actual number of courses. The equivalent of two years of college level German with a "B" average is required. This can be met by completing a two year sequence (e.g. German 101-202), or by taking advanced coursework that already indicates you are beyond the two year level (e.g. a 3rd year composition course and/or literature course taught in German).My school has a program in Germany, but not in Munich. Can I still go on JYM? Even if your school has a program in Germany, you may still go on JYM if you obtain approval from your study abroad and German faculty advisors. You may find it helpful to print the webpage References: "Who sends students on JYM?" when you meet with your advisors.
Has anyone from my school gone on JYM?
For a list of students currently on the program, as well as students from the past few years, see References: "List of Current Students".Does JYM have a rolling admission?
Yes, JYM has a rolling admission policy. We normally begin admitting students to the full-year program in late January, i.e. well before our March 15 deadline. As soon as you can send us the materials required for application, we can accept you to the program.Are there advantages to applying before the March 15 deadline?
Yes, read about the benefits of applying early.How long will it take before I know if I've been accepted to JYM?
As soon as we receive all the application materials, we can review your application and make a decision in a matter of days.What factors might delay my acceptance to JYM?
Delays most commonly occur because some of the application materials still not yet have arrived in our Detroit Office, e.g. an official transcript, and/or a letter of recommendation from your professor. (If you are applying early, e.g. January 2006, please make sure your professor knows s/he should send us the letter of recommendation at that time and not wait until the March 15 application deadline.)Can I use my Financial Aid to go on JYM?
Your Federal Financial Aid will transfer, however any private scholarships you are already receiving may or may not transfer. You'll have to check with your advisors.Can I defer payments until my Financial Aid comes through?
Yes. Please contact Louise Speed in our Detroit Office at (313) 577-4605, and she can help you.
Does JYM offer its own scholarships?
Yes, and all students from any university may apply for JYM scholarships. JYM distributed more than $50,000 in scholarships to students admitted to the 2005-06 full-year program.Do students take courses at the University of Munich, or at JYM?
Students often take a combination of both JYM and LMU courses in the first semester. By the second semester they usually take the majority of their coursework at the University of Munich. To see which courses JYM students have taken at the LMU in a number of disciplines, see LMU Courses: "LMU Courses taken by Students".Can I study Engineering in Munich?
Engineering courses at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) can be quite difficult and daunting, unless your German is extremely good. In light of this, and given that engineering students have a tight course sequence to follow at their home schools, you may wish to consider the JYM/CDS Internship Program as an option. The internship is 3-4 days per week and counts towards 6 credits; two additional three credit courses are also required so that you maintain a full course load. Give us a call and we'll be glad to make an arrangement that works for you.What can I study at the University of Munich (LMU)?
The full curriculum of the LMU is available to JYM students, except law and medicine. For links to most popular areas of study, see LMU Courses: "What can I study at the LMU?".Where can I find LMU and JYM course descriptions?
Many courses descriptions at the University of Munich (LMU) or Technical University of Munich (TUM) are posted on the web several months before the semester begins. Follow the instructions under LMU Courses: "Help with finding LMU Courses." Descriptions of JYM courses taught at the JYM institute can be found under Academics: "Coursework Options".Which University of Munich courses are offered on a regular basis?
If a course is listed under "Grundstudium" in the Vorlesungsverzeichnis, most likely it will be offered each year. Proseminar topics may change slightly from semester to semester, and new topics may be added each semester as well, depending on what the professors desire to teach. If a Proseminar is part of the Grundstudium, it's a relatively safe bet that it will be offered. US professors who are familiar with the German system of higher education will understand this (hence the need to speak with your German advisor before applying to JYM), and you may wish to ask them to intervene on your behalf if your Study Abroad Office is less familiar with German universities. Our experience is that your advisor will allow some flexibility in your final course schedule by the time October comes around and classes begin. But you will certainly want to remain in email contact with him/her and notify him/her of any changes when classes begin so that s/he can "sign off" on them.Can you tell me about JYM in a nutshell?
OK - if we must, here we go: See our Top 10 Reasons to study in Germany with JYM.
Why is JYM so much cheaper than other programs?
We are able to keep JYM affordable - as much as several thousand dollars less than comparable programs, because 100% of our Program Fee goes to support JYM, and only JYM.