International First Year

International students are encouraged to apply by the Scholarship Deadline to be fully considered for need-based scholarships. Applying early also allows enough time to obtain a student visa, if needed. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. 

Fall (August) Admission  Dates

Needs-Based Scholarship Deadline: 
Application Deadline: 
Deposit Deadline: 

May 1
July 1 
July 15
Spring (January) Admission  Dates

Needs-Based Scholarship Deadline: 
Application Deadline: 
Deposit Deadline: 

October 1
November 1 
November 15

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CONTACT:

Steps TO APPLY:

1. Submit the Kutztown Application (Recommended) or apply through the Common Application. 

2. Pay the $35 USD Application Fee in the application portal. If you have a fee waiver code, enter the code in your application before you click Finalize Application and Pay.

3. Submit Official Secondary School/High School Academic Records
Documents must be translated in English and may include transcripts, national exam results, secondary school certificates or diplomas. To be considered official, the documents must be emailed by your Secondary School/High School to . Documents uploaded by applicants on their Applicant Status Portal are considered unofficial. Read specific requirements by country here. All international academic GPAs will be recalculated to a Kutztown University's GPA. 

4. Submit Proof of English Proficiency. 
Read the full list of English Proficiency options here. Questions related to exemptions for English proficiency contact . To prove English proficiency, the applicant must meet one of the requirements below:
Option 1: English Proficiency Test with Eligible Scores (IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, & Others)
Option 2: Education in the U.S. or Approved ESL Program
Option 3: Select Countries with English as a Medium of Instruction
Option 4: Qualifying Curriculum or National Exam with Eligible Scores

Once all materials are received, the International Office will review your application.

After Acceptance:

5. View your Decision Letter: This letter can be viewed on your Applicant Status Portal.

6. 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 goes towards your first semester bill. 

7. Complete the Sources of Funds Form: Access the form on your Applicant Status Portal. 

8. Submit a copy of your passport (the picture and information page) on your Applicant Status Portal.

9. 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. 

10. Complete the International New Student Checklist to prepare for immigration documents, your arrival, and International Orientation. View the International New Student Checklist. 

TRANSFER CREDIT:

International undergraduate first year students may use the following resources learn more about transfer credit for advanced standing courses/exams.