Accepted Students

Paying the ARD secures your spot in the class. 

The ARD is paid in your applicant portal.  After this payment is received, you'll be able to move forward with the next steps in the enrollment process including housing and registration for New Student Orientation.  

Within 10 business days of paying the ARD, you will receive information about setting up your student email account.  This communication will be sent via email to the address you provided on your application.  Contact the IT Help Desk for assistance at 610-683-1511.

All admitted students are assigned a student portal. Instructions on how to log in are sent via email. Be sure to check this portal regularly for updates on your next steps!

The student portal houses transfer credit evaluations, housing assignments, and financial aid tasks.  After you have paid your ARD, your student portal will be your place for dining, class registration, and more.  

File the FAFSA to be considered for need-based financial aid.  Be sure to list Kutztown University as a recipient.  Our school code is 003322.  More information is available here, or by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 610-683-4077.

KU has a two-year, on-campus residency requirement for new students. 

My College Roomie is a tool to help you match with possible roommates.  You will be able to access My College Roomie beginning on February 5 if you have paid the Advanced Registration Deposit.  You will receive information about this from the Office of Housing and Residence Life.  Learn about the room selection process here.  The Office of Housing and Residence Life offers some exceptions to this requirement, which can be found here.  

Please reach out to the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 610-683-4027 with questions!

Register for New Student Orientation.  This program is when you will register for classes and learn important information that will help you be successful in your first semester.   Be sure to complete your ALEKS math assessment before attending your selected day.  The math assessment is designed to place you in the appropriate math course.

The ALEKS math assessment must be completed before attending New Student Orientation.  The math assessment is designed to place you in the appropriate math course.  Questions can be directed to the Office of New Student Orientation at 610-683-4088 or orientation@kutztown.edu.

AP test scores should be sent to the Registrar's Office directly from College Board.  Learn more about our evaluation process here!  

Official college transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the institution where dual enrollment coursework was completed.  View more about this process here.

Incoming first-year students must send an official, final transcript that lists the most recent grades and an official signature with a graduation date.  This may be sent electronically through Parchment, or via US mail.  

Incoming transfer students must send an official, final college transcript.  Transfer credit evaluations can be viewed in your student portal.

• Apply for your VA GI Bill after completing basic and advanced training (approval process can take 6-8 weeks).
• Using EAP? Apply by the program deadline date through your military unit (Air and Army National Guard only).
• Submit your official military transcript: CCAF (Air Force) or DoD Joint Services Transcript (all other branches) to KU Registrar’s Office for academic credit evaluation.
• Using VA GI Bill benefits transferred from your parent?  Apply for benefits in your own name (approval process can take 6-8 weeks).
• Using the National Guard’s Military Family Education Program (PA GI Bill)?  Apply by the program deadline date through the PA National Guard Education Office.

Visit Veterans Services for additional details!