JET Application Information
JET Program applicants may select any JET Program consulate in the United States or the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. as their interview location on the application form. For a list of all interview locations, please see 2027 Departure Groups and Dates for JET Program USA.
Please note that, in principle, an applicant's interview location is also their departure location. However, applicants may change to a different departure location within the same departure group (e.g., an applicant who selected a Group A city as their interview location may choose to depart from another Group A city, but not from a Group B city, and vice versa).
Applicants are usually notified in January whether they have passed the first screening and have been selected for an interview. Candidates who pass the first screening will be contacted regarding their online interview date and time. Interviews take place on a predetermined date and time during the interview period. Candidates are interviewed only once during the selection process; there are no multiple interview phases. Please see the JET Interview Process page for more information.
QUICK APPLICATION FACTS
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Degree Requirement
Applicants for the 2027 departure year must hold at least a bachelor’s degree by June 25, 2027. If you will not have your degree by this date, you may apply for a future departure year that aligns with your graduation schedule.
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Application Information
Applications for the 2027 JET Program will be available through the JET Program USA website. We encourage prospective applicants to visit the website in advance to familiarize themselves with the application process and requirements.
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Online Application and Deadline
Applications must be submitted through the online application system by the deadline stated on the JET Program USA website. After reviewing the available online resources, if you have additional questions about the JET Program, please contact the JET Program Office at jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp.
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Read the Application Guidelines Carefully
Before beginning your application, carefully review the 2027 Application Guidelines, the instructions provided through the JET Application Portal, and the FAQs on the JET Program USA website. Applicants are responsible for following all application requirements and instructions.
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Make Sure Your Documents Are Legible
Be sure that all required documents, including transcripts and medical forms, are clearly scanned and uploaded in PDF format. Illegible documents will not be considered.
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Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute
Submit your application and all required documents well before the deadline. Waiting until the last minute may result in overlooked or incomplete materials. Materials submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
For complete application information, requirements, and instructions, please visit the JET Program USA website.
