Kutztown University is committed to creating an environment that fosters ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as diversity of thought. We strive to prepare students to live and work in, and contribute to, an increasingly global society. We encourage you to apply today.

Our international community has more than doubled in less than five years. Of the approximately 10,700 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students that attend Kutztown University, international students represent 50 countries spanning all six populated continents.

International education, an important component of academic excellence, is a priority and one of the university's strategic initiatives. The Office of International Programs exists to provide prospective, accepted and current students the necessary guidance and resources to assist and encourage students in their educational studies. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions.

The Office of International Programs at Kutztown University is dedicated to assisting international students and making their academic and personal experiences in the United States as productive and fulfilling as possible.

Admissions

Required Official Academic Records (Transcripts)

Undergraduate Applicants: Official certified copies of all academic records from high school or secondary school are required. All records should include an official school signature and stamp on the document. If possible, records should be sent directly from the student's former school to Kutztown University Office of International Programs. Please note that transcripts that have been faxed or copied and sent without official (original) signatures are NOT accepted. Please mail transcripts to:

Office of International Programs
Kutztown University
P.O. Box 730, Kutztown
PA 19530
USA

Transcripts are accepted for admission under the following conditions:

• Official, original language transcript with official English language translation
• Official transcript in English if issued directly by the school
• Certified copy of original language transcript sent with official English translation (if applicable) and signed by one of the following:
  a. Administrator of the student's school
  b. U.S. Embassy Official
  c. Ministry of Education official
  d. U.S. Overseas Advising Office staff member

Official Test Scores

All applicants, including those who come from countries where English is a native language, are required to supply TOEFL score results. A TOEFL score of 79 on the Internet-based test (IBT) or a 550 on the paper-based test is required. Other formal exams such as the IELTS (6.5) or the SAT are also accepted. All scores must have been obtained within the last two years. Please request that an official score report be sent to the Office of International Programs. The school code for Kutztown University is 2653. Please note that copies or faxes of test scores are NOT accepted.

International applicants who do not meet the minimum test score requirement (of TOEFL, SAT, or IELTS), or who do not wish to submit test scores, may be conditionally admitted to Kutztown University, provided they enroll in the English language training program.

Graduate applicants are also required to take on of the following exams:

• GMAT: The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is required for all students who wish to study in the MBA Program
• GRE: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required by many of the graduate programs at Kutztown University. The GRE requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Graduate Dean for those applicants already holding a master's degree.

Letters of Recommendation

All graduate applicants must submit three letters of recommendation to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Letters should be obtained from the following individuals: professors, teachers, or employers who know you and can describe your academic ability.

Financial Documents

U.S. law requires all international students to prove they can support their estimated annual costs for every year of their program of study. Students must provide documents, which will demonstrate to the U.S. Embassy that they have enough money to cover the first year of study in the U.S., and sufficient and dependable financial resources to cover every additional year. A student's funding may come from a combination of sources, including personal funds (see below). All financial documents must be sent to the address above.

To prove you are financially capable of providing this support for every year of the student's program, you must provide the following documents. Please note that if all of these documents are not sent, your support will not be considered.

• Affidavit of Financial Support - This form must be completely filled out in English, and must be completed by all persons (sponsors) financially supporting the student. All questions must be answered. Affidavits must be signed by the sponsor in the presence of a notary public, the notary public must sign, and the official seal of the notary public must be on the affidavit.
• Bank statements - Along with the Affidavit of Financial Support, three (3) consecutive months of bank statements must be included. The bank statements must be in the sponsor's name and include the date the account was opened, the current balance in U.S. dollars, average deposits and average balances. We cannot accept statements that do not specify balances, unless it is stated to be a minimum of six figures in U.S. dollars. Please note that if another person's name appears on the bank statement, that person must also complete a separate affidavit or submit a notarized statement permitting those funds to be considered as financial support for the student.

Click here to access the following forms:

• International Undergraduate Application
• International Graduate Application
• Affidavit of Financial Support
• International Scholarship Application
• SEVIS Transfer Release Form
• Application for Summer Session Tuition Waiver

Note: Students applying to graduate programs will require an evaluation of their academic credit standing. Students can use the services of companies such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and World Education Services (WES) for their evaluations.

Tuition Costs & Administrative Fees

Below, please find the estimated annual tuition and administrative fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Costs (2011-2012)

• Administration Fees include Activity Fee, Student Union Fee, Health Center Fee, Instructional Service Fee, Instructional Technology Fee, Transportation Fee and Rec Center Fee.
• Room rates cannot be guaranteed and may be higher. Annual fees are payable on a semester basis. The Tuition Fee listed above covers 12 to 18 credit hours per semester. An additional $260.00 per credit for Pennsylvania residents and $650.00 per credit for out-of-state residents will be charged for enrolling for greater than 18 credits per semester.

Graduate Costs (2011-2012)

• Administration Fees include Student Union Fee, Instructional Service Fee and Instructional Technology Fee.
• Effective Fall 2011, per Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) policy, all Graduate Students will be considered Part Time students and assessed tuition on a per credit basis. Full time status has been eliminated. Graduate students are assessed tuition based on their status, not course level.

Scholarships

International students are not eligible for federal financial aid. However, international undergraduate students may apply for an international scholarship. Incoming undergraduate students during the fall semester may apply for an international scholarship. These scholarships are competitive in nature; students who meet the minimum requirements are not necessarily guaranteed a scholarship as there are only a limited number available in any given year. As a result of the large number of students applying for these scholarships, students should NOT count on the international scholarship when completing the Affidavit of Financial Support. Please refer to the eligibility criteria and the application instructions below.

Please read this section very carefully if you are interested in applying.

International Scholarships

To apply for an international scholarship, please complete the International Scholarship Application and submit it to the Office of International Programs. For preferred consideration, please submit by March 1. After this date, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be aware that scholarship amounts are subject to change without notice.

Students will only receive one scholarship, but they will be awarded the highest scholarship possible based on eligibility and availability. Please be aware that scholarships are only available to undergraduate students entering during the fall semester. Scholarship applications received after March 1 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Academic Excellence Scholarship (Full tuition*/year)

Student is still responsible for paying fees, room & board, as well as personal expenses

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed International Scholarship Application form
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Minimum SAT score of 1200 (Critical Reading & Math)
• Above average high school achievement, as determined by the Office of International Programs
• Demonstrated efforts to contribute to the local community through participation in activities and/or programs

Renewal Requirements:

• Must maintain continuous full-time enrollment at KU
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA at KU

Academic Achievement Scholarship ($8,000/year)

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed International Scholarship Application form
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Minimum SAT score of 1050 (Critical Reading & Math)
• Above average high school achievement, as determined by the Office of International Programs
• Demonstrated efforts to contribute to the local community through participation in activities and/or programs

Renewal Requirements:

• Must maintain continuous full-time enrollment at KU
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA at KU

International Diversity Scholarship ($6,000/year)

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed International Scholarship Application form
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Demonstrated efforts to contribute to the local community through participation in activities and/or programs

Renewal Requirements:

• Must maintain continuous full-time enrollment at KU
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA at KU

Graduate Assistantship

While graduate students are not eligible for international scholarships, they may apply for a graduate assistantship, which provides a full tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours and stipend for the academic year. (All other administrative fees, as well as room and board, remain the responsibility of the graduate assistant.) Please visit the Office of Graduate Admissions website and select Forms (under Current Students section) to access the Graduate Assistantship Application form and review the eligibility criteria.

References

• KU Website
• Tuition Costs and Administrative Fees