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General Information
Admissions
Information
The following students should contact the Registrar’s Office
(610-683-4485) for
assistance in enrolling at KU:
- Readmit (a former Kutztown University student who plans
to reenter)
- Transient (a student currently enrolled in another
college or university)
- PASSHE (a student currently enrolled in one of the 13
other Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education’s institutions)
- Consortium (a student currently enrolled in one of the
Berks County colleges or universities)
Special Enrollment Programs for High School Students
Early Admission Program (which replaces a student’s senior year
in high school) is also available to academically qualified
students. Requirements include parental approval, the recommendation
and approval of the superintendent and principal, accompanied by a
list of courses which will qualify the student for high school
graduation, completion of the undergraduate application for
admission, and a $35 application fee. The SAT and ACT should be
completed and scores sent to the university (KU’s code numbers are
SAT 2653 and ACT 3706). An official copy of the high school
transcript must be sent as well. Click Here for our
mailing address and contact information.
Certification (Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification)
A student who has earned a
bachelor’s degree from a college or university in one field of study and
wishes to obtain a teaching certificate is classified as an initial
certification student. For further information and to obtain an
application for the Certification Program, please call the Office for
the Dean of Education directly at
(610) 683 - 4332.
Services for Students with
Disabilities/ADA
Kutztown University is
committed to achieving equal educational opportunity and participation
for students with disabilities. Students may contact Disability
Services at (610) 683-4108. Students are required to submit updated
documentation in order to receive accommodations. Students are
encouraged to contact Disability Services early in the admissions
process and discuss academic support and transition issues. Do not
send documentation along with your admission application. Please
send directly to Director of Disability Services, P.O. Box 730,
Kutztown, PA 19530.
Veterans
A member or veteran of any branch of the United States military
including Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, National
Guard and Reserves. Veterans/ service members may be eligible for VA
education benefits. Visit our website for more information:
http://www.kutztown.edu/veterans/
Non-Degree/Non-Credit
Students interested in taking coursework without seeking a degree should
contact the
Registrar's Office.
Additional Program Guidelines
Nursing
This program is limited to Registered Nurses who have completed a
Nursing School Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Nursing
students must submit an official transcript from their RN or ADN program
and a copy of their RN license. Students applying for admission to the
B.S.N. program must submit an official high school transcript or request
that the Department of Education mail a copy of their GED earned high
school equivalency form to the Admissions Office.
Communication Design
Communication Design majors in the College of Visual and
Performing Arts are required to submit additional materials:
freshmen must complete an art test and transfer students have a
portfolio requirement. Upon receipt of the undergraduate application
for admission, students will be sent the appropriate art test or
portfolio requirements and guidelines with specific deadlines that
must be met. Final deadline for the art test and portfolio
submission is typically early February for fall admission.
For more information on the art test and admissions process for the
Communication Design program, click
here.
Studio Arts/Art Education/Crafts
Applicants to programs in Studio Art, Art Education, and Crafts are
required to submit a portfolio. Portfolio requirements differ for each
program, so applicants should check to make sure they receive the
correct portfolio guidelines for their chosen program. Guidelines are
sent to the applicant upon receipt of the undergraduate application of
admission. The portfolio must be submitted no later than the deadline
indicated on the guidelines form (early February in most cases).
For more information on Studio Art portfolio requirements and
admission, click here.
For more information on Art Education/Crafts portfolio requirements
and admission, click
here
Music
Music majors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts are
required to complete and return a separate Department of Music
admission form. Upon receipt of the undergraduate application
for admission, students will be sent the music audition
requirements/guidelines. Once the music admission form is returned
(to be mailed directly to the Department of Music), the student will
be scheduled for an audition with Department of Music faculty. At
the interview/audition, students will play/sing in their area of
musical interest and expertise. During the interview, students
should be prepared to discuss their musical background, career
goals, musical and general areas of interest. Students also take
preliminary exams in: (a.) harmony and theory, (b.) ear training,
and (c.) sight singing. These are diagnostic examinations to
determine placement in music courses, and are considered as part of
acceptance in the degree program. Students will not receive a
decision regarding their acceptance to the university until the
interview/audition/diagnostic examinations have been completed.
For more information on the audition and application process for the
Music department, click
here.
Theatre
Theatre majors in the College of Visual and Performing
Arts are required to complete an audition. Upon receipt of the
undergraduate application for admission, students will
be sent additional guidelines and requirements concerning the audition
process.
Homeschooled Students
Kutztown University welcomes
applications from students who have been homeschooled. Please review the
guidelines under the freshmen/transfer sections, as well as the
following information:
- Homeschooled applicants should
submit a grade transcript if available and the official evaluation
for each grade from 9 to 11. A final grade transcript (if
applicable) and evaluation must be submitted when the final year of
homeschooling is complete.
- All homeschooled
applicants are required to submit at least one set of scores on the
SAT Reasoning Test or
the ACT.
- If an official high
school diploma is not awarded by an agency, homeschooled applicants
must submit a copy of the General Education Development Exam (GED)
diploma and the GED scores from all five sections of the test. This
information must be mailed directly from the Department of Education
of the state issuing the diploma.
- Interviews for
homeschooled applicants are not required, but they are strongly
encouraged for students graduating when they are younger than 17
years old.
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mailing address and contact information.
Notification of Acceptance and Confirmation
Deposits
Kutztown University uses a rolling admissions process to review
applications, which means that applications are reviewed and decisions
made as soon as the application is complete and as long as space is
available. Some areas of study at Kutztown University require additional
steps before an offer of admission is made and may lengthen the
notification time. Majors which involve additional steps are: Art
Education and Crafts, Studio Art, Communication Design, Music, Music
Education, and Theatre. In these instances, students will be notified as
soon as a decision has been reached by the individual department.
Upon acceptance to Kutztown University, students must pay a
non-refundable advanced registration deposit of $200 to secure their
space in the class. Deposits for the fall semester are due by May 1.
Deposits for the spring semester are due by December 15.
Campus Visits
Student guided campus tours are offered
Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday morning tours
are also available at 10:30 a.m. during the academic year and on
selected summer dates. All 10:30 a.m. visits feature an information
session by an admissions counselor followed by a student led tour of the
university. Special visit opportunities include our fall Open House
Programs, designed to provide a preview of the Kutztown University
academic and extracurricular experience.
To register for a visit or for more
information on upcoming admission events, please see our
visit website or
contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (610) 683-4060 or
1-877-628-1915 (toll free in PA and NJ). Directions to Kutztown
University can be found
here.
Financial Aid Services
All students applying for financial aid,
including student employment and loans, should complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to meet the
priority filing deadline. File the FAFSA at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. The student and
biological parent must each apply for a PIN number to complete the FAFSA
online. Kutztown University’s code # is 003322. For further information,
please contact the
Financial Aid
Services at (610) 683-4077.
Housing Information
When the $200.00 Advanced Registration Deposit is received, an
offer of housing will be sent to the student. On-campus housing for
first-time freshmen is guaranteed if the request for housing was
made on the original admissions application and the Advanced
Registration Deposit is received at KU by May 1. Housing for
transfer students is limited and is offered on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Carefully read and follow the housing instructions that accompany the
letter of acceptance. For additional information, please contact the
Office of Housing and Residential Services at Kutztown University, P.O.
Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530, or call (610) 683-4027. Again, only
students who have been accepted for admission to the university are
eligible to reserve housing.
Guidelines
The Kutztown University code numbers are: CEEB (SAT) 2653 and
(ACT) 3706.
Ten-Year Rule
Kutztown University welcomes the return to higher education of
students who for various reasons did not complete their degrees.
Such students should be aware that courses taken in their major
discipline ten years or more prior to the resumption of study
perhaps will not be counted toward graduation. Such courses may no
longer be considered to be current or be required for the degree.
The Registrar determines the acceptability of these credits. However,
students may request the re-evaluation of the Registrar’s decision by
submitting a petition to the Undergraduate Exceptions Committee.
For more information, please see page 17 of the
undergraduate catalog.
For Further Information
Admission Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST Monday - Friday;
Open until 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters.
(Summer Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST Monday - Friday)
Telephone: (610) 683-4060 or toll-free 1-877-628-1915 (in PA & NJ)
Fax Number (610) 683-1375
E-mail Address: admission@kutztown.edu
Admission Checklist
In order to expedite your admission to Kutztown University, you may wish to check each item as it is completed. Please keep this checklist for future reference.
- $35.00 non-refundable processing fee
- Admissions application
- Official high school transcript (request from high school)
- SAT or ACT scores as reported on either the high school
transcript or via an official transcript from the testing service
- Official college transcript(s) (transfer students)
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mailing address and contact information.
Following Acceptance:
- Submit $200.00 advance registration deposit (non-refundable)
by May 1
- Submit housing offer packet including forms and fees.
- Apply for session of Summer Connections program
(orientation)
- Submit final high school transcript
Complete an Application
through CollegeNET (U.S. Citizens)
Complete an Application (International Students)
To contact the Admissions office, please call (610) 683 4060, or toll free
1-877-628-1915, or email at admission@kutztown.edu
Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report
This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Kutztown University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety & Police Services at one of the following: Mailing address: Kutztown University, Department of Public Safety & Police Services, P.O. Box 730 Kutztown, PA 19530.
Phone: 610-683-4002 / Fax: 610-683-1530
Email: publicsafety@kutztown.edu
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