International Alumni

Welcome International Student Alumni! Whether you studied here recently or years ago, you’ll always be part of our Golden Bear family. Your story doesn’t end at graduation—it’s just the beginning. Join us and keep the spirit of our international community alive, wherever life takes you!

Alumni Updates: The International Office would love to stay in touch with you, no matter if you continue your education in the U.S. or abroad or start working in industries around the work. Keep us updated with your life plans, new jobs/schools, and more by emailing international@kutztown.edu. 

International Newsletter & Alumni Magazine:

Stay connected through The Global Brief, our international newsletter designed to keep alumni, university partners, and members of our professional network informed of international news at KU. View the latest issue. 

Kutztown University's alumni magazine, the Tower, is produced each year by the office of Marketing in conjunction with the Kutztown University Foundation. View the latest issue. 

Career Resources for Alumni:

The Career Development Center provides career coaching, resume and cover letter review, and job search support for alumni. View their website here. 

Ordering a Kutztown University Transcript:

  1. Visit Parchment to request your transcript.
  2. Select "Ordering your own credentials or academic record" 
  3. You will need to create a Parchment account the first time you submit a request. 
  4. Follow the prompts to complete your request.
  5. Using a mouse or touch screen, complete the authorization process with your signature.

Alumni (on OPT) and Travel Information:

Documents to carry during travel around the U.S.

Nonimmigrants and lawful permanent residents must carry their immigration registration document’ Nonimmigrants and lawful permanent residents must carry their "evidence of registration" document at all times. Usually, this is the Form I-94 or an EAD card for nonimmigrants or Form I-551 (green card) for lawful permanent residents. 

Documents to carry for exit and re-entry to the U.S.: 

  • Passport: Valid at least 6 months into the future 
  • Valid F-1 Visa: If expired, you will need to renew while outside of the U.S. 
  • Most recent Form I-20 with a valid travel signature 
  • Form I-94 (Can be retrieved here: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/home). Your I-94 record will update when you re-enter the U.S.