Exchange International
Exchange International Students' Admissions Information
HOW TO APPLY: Exchange INTERNATIONAL students
International exchange 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.
Fall (August) Admission | Spring (January) Admission |
Nomination Deadline: June 1 |
Nomination Deadline: October 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. 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.
Exchange Student Application
1. 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.
2. Submit a copy of your passport (the picture and information page) on your Applicant Status Portal.
3. 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.
4. Follow one of the following steps, based on A) Undergraduate or B) Gradaute 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.
5. Complete our Admitted Students Next Steps List for Orientation and Pre-Arrival information. View the Admitted Students Next Steps List.