Exchange and Visiting
International exchange and visiting students should apply early to allow for course selection and registration. Applying early also allows enough time to obtain a student visa. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.
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Nomination Deadline: June 1 |
Nomination Deadline: October 1 |
Step 1: Partner NOMINATION
The home institution will nominate a student by emailing international@kutztown.edu with the following information and application materials:
1. Provide Nominated Student Information: First Name, Last Name, School Email, Start Term, Length of Study, Major/Area of Study
2. Submit Translated Academic Records/Transcripts. Documents must be translated in English. To be considered official, the documents must be emailed by your home institution to international@kutztown.edu.
3. Submit Proof of English Proficiency.
Read the full list of English Proficiency options here. To prove English proficiency, the home institution may provide a letter verifying the student has English language proficiency equivalent to a CEFR B2 level. Alternatively, the home institution may provide the student's English proficiency exam score: IELTS (6.0), TOEFL (70), Duolingo (105), or another accepted exam.
Step 2: Exchange & Visiting Student Application
4. Complete one of the following Online Applications:
A) International Exchange/Visiting Application (Undergraduate)
Complete this application if you intend to take undergraduate-level courses.
B) International Exchange/Visiting Application (Graduate)
Complete this application if you intend to take graduate-level courses.
Once all materials are received, the International Office will review your application.
After Acceptance:
5. View your Decision Letter: Once all materials are received, an international admissions counselor will review your application and issue a decision letter. This letter can be viewed on your Applicant Status Portal.
6. Follow one of the following steps, based on A) Undergraduate or B) Graduate study.
A) Pay the $300 USD Registration Deposit in your Applicant Status Portal to confirm your enrollment and start the immigration steps. The deposit fee can be deferred to a future term but is non-refundable. This is not an extra fee - the money will go towards your first semester bill.
B) Confirm your enrollment in your Applicant Status Portal to start the immigration steps.
7. Submit a copy of your passport (the picture and information page) on your Applicant Status Portal.
8. Complete the Sources of Funds Form: Access the form on your Applicant Status Portal.
9. Submit a copy of your passport (the picture and information page) on your Applicant Status Portal.
10. Financial supporting documents: Upload acceptable financial support documents on your Applicant Status Portal. See the Immigration Requirements webpage to see what documents are and are not accepted.
11. Complete the International New Student Checklist to prepare for immigration documents, your arrival, and International Orientation. View the International New Student Checklist.