Graduate International

International graduate applicants must have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Applicants are encouraged to apply early if they are considering Graduate Assistantship positions. Applying early also allows enough time to obtain a student visa, if needed.

Fall (August) Admission	Dates
MBA Program Summer Start Deadline: Early Deadline: Late Deadline:	May 1 June 1 August 1
Spring (January) Admission	Dates
Early Deadline: Late Deadline:	October 1 December 1

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Important Links:

CONTACT:

International@kutztown.edu

STEPS TO APPLY:

1. Submit the Kutztown 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. Request a Course-by-Course Transcript Evaluation (international transcript)
or Request Official U.S. Post-Secondary (College/University) Transcripts (U.S. transcripts).

Do NOT submit your transcripts on your Applicant Status Portal as they will not be accepted. All transcript evaluations should be sent to Kutztown directly from an evaluation company. Read more information here.

For U.S. Transcripts/Degrees: Official transcripts can be emailed to international@kutztown.edu by the U.S. post-secondary college/university. They can also be mailed to the address below. A transcript evaluation is not required for transcripts from U.S. post-secondary colleges/university. Academic records/transcripts provided by an applicant are considered unofficial and will not be accepted.

International Office, Old Main Room 24
15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530

For International Transcripts/Degrees: Applicants will need to request and pay for a course-by-course transcript evaluation of all international post-secondary college/university transcripts by a NACES recognized company. The evaluation is required for a graduate application to be complete and must be received by the evaluation company before an application is reviewed. Transcript evaluations provided by an applicant are considered unofficial and will not be accepted.

IEE: A link for Kutztown applicants with a discounted rate.
The Evaluation Company: A link for Kutztown applicants with a discounted rate.
World Education Services (WES)

4. Submit Graduate Program-Specific Requirements
Each graduate program may require additional items to be completed, such as letters of recommendation, an essay, clearances, resume/CV, or interview. Learn more about program-specific application requirements and information on letters of recommendation, essays, and more on each program's webpage and listed in the chart below:

Program Eligibility and Application Requirements

Program	Application Requirements and Eligibility
Business Administration	Resume/CV 2 Recommendation Letters Business Decision-Making Certificate requires a Bachelor’s degree or prerequisite courses.
Computer Science: Information Technology	3 Recommendation Letters Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or prerequisite courses.
Computer Science: Interdisciplinary Track	3 Recommendation Letters Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or prerequisite courses.
Computer Science: Software Development	3 Recommendation Letters Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or prerequisite courses.
Counseling: Addiction Counseling	Resume/CV Academic Goal Statement 2 Recommendation Letters
Counseling: Clinical Menthal Health Counseling	Resume/CV Academic Goal Statement 2 Recommendation Letters
Counseling: Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling	Resume/CV Academic Goal Statement 2 Recommendation Letters
Public Administration	Resume/CV 3 Recommendation Letters 3 or more years of professional experience.
Public Administration: Criminal Justice	Resume/CV 3 Recommendation Letters 3 or more years of professional experience.
School Counseling (Licensure)	Resume/CV Academic Goal Statement 2 Recommendation Letters
Secondary Education: Curriculum and Instruction	Teaching Certification/License (international equivalent)
Social Work	Resume/CV Personal Essay Social Issues Essay 3 Recommendation Letters Requires prerequisite courses.
Student Affairs in Higher Education	Resume/CV Academic Goal Statement 3 Recommendation Letters

5. Submit Proof of English Proficiency.
Read the full list of English Proficiency options here. Questions related to exemptions for English proficiency contact international@kutztown.edu. To prove English proficiency, the applicant must meet one of the requirements below:
Option 1: English Proficiency Test with Eligible Scores (IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, & 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 Academic Department will review your application.

After Acceptance:

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

7. Confirm your Enrollment: Complete this 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.