New Student Information

THE REGISTRATION PROCESS STARTS HERE

All New Freshman Students will need to register for the New Student Orientation, complete the First Time Student Registration Survey and Math Assessment.  The First time Survey and the Math Assessment will be used to build your first semester schedule. 

How the Registration will work

New student registration schedule: 

  • Special Groups that require certain courses will be scheduled first. 
  • Athletics will be scheduled next. 
  • First-Year Student Schedulers will start building schedules May 19. 
  • Major specific courses will be added to schedules first, including: 
    • MATH courses that require an ALEKS Math Placement. 
    • Major related courses are based on your major check sheet/ 8-semester planner. 
  • FYSM courses will be added based on the FYSM survey and availability of seats. 
  • General Education courses will be added based on survey results and major check- sheets. 

Reasons for schedule changes: 

  • Transfer credits from another university may result in schedule changes. 
  • AP scores will be added as transfer credits.  Scores arrive in July for May exams. 
  • Higher ALEKS Math Placement scores. 
  • Major changes will cause schedule updates. 

You will be able to adjust your schedule during open enrollment starting 8/4/2025. 

 

1. Register for New Student Orientation

Use the link below to sign up for one of our many New student orientation sessions.  You will learn more about what your experience at KU will be and have a chance to hear from your college or department.  There will be an college advisor available for you to ask questions during the event.

Register for New Student Orientation

2. Completing the First Year Sem registration Survey 

Using the links below, you can browse the available course topics and descriptions. Then, when you’re ready, please complete the First Time Student Registration Survey. (To access the survey, you will need to use your Admissions Portal Login credentials.)

First Year Seminar Course Topics and Descriptions

First Time Student Registration Survey

3. Placement Assessments 

Before KU staff can construct the remainder of your first semester schedule, you will need to take your Math Placement Assessment and possibly the Language Placement Assessment.

  • REQUIRED (All New Students) - Math Placement Assessment (ALEKS)

    ALEKS Math Placement
    In order to register for a math course, you must have an ALEKS score. The assessment will ask up to 30 questions. You should plan to complete the assessment in one 2-3 hour sitting. 

    *Students with transfer credits that have been evaluated and accepted to Kutztown as MAT 017, Introduction to Mathematics, have met this requirement and do not have to take the placement exam. If you are transferring into a major that requires more than introductory math, you must take the assessment.

    For questions about the math placement exam, visit the Math Placement website or contact Dr. Paul Ache, Chair of the Department of Mathematics, at ache@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4410.

  • Modern Language Placement (CAPE) - Optional

    CAPE Language Placement: (Suggested) Earn up to 9 free credits! Before enrolling in a French, German or Spanish course, unless you have no prior experience in the language, you should complete this diagnostic tool to evaluate your language skill level. This assessment will indicate the recommended level of the language you choose to study. If you place into and take a course at a level beyond 011 (renumbered 101 as of fall 2018) and pass with a C or better, you will get free credits (up to 9) for the previous levels.  

    The placement diagnostic typically takes less than 20 minutes depending on your level of fluency. You will need:

    -  Password: bears1
    -  A printer to print the results of your exam
    -  Take a printed copy with you to CONNECTIONS.

    Questions? Visit the Language Placement website or contact Dr. Christine Núñez, Chair of the Department of Modern Languages, at  or 610-683-4427.     

   

3. Advanced Placement and Other College Credits

Did you take an AP or dual enrollment course in high school? You could potentially receive college credit by sending your scores or transcript to Kutztown. 

AP Credit Information Dual Enrollment or College Credit

View Your Major Checksheet (For Your Information)

Using the drop down menus below, select your major from the list and download your major checksheet and projected 8 semester plan. You can use the following link to explore what the general education requirements are for all students at Kutztown: General Education