Exchange and Visiting
International exchange and visiting students should apply early to allow for course selection and registration. Applying early also allows enough time to obtain a student visa. Deadline exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.
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Application Deadline: June 1 |
Application Deadline: November 1 |
part 1: Exchange & Visiting Student Application
Complete one of the following Online Applications:
A) International Exchange/Visiting Application (Undergraduate)
Complete this application if you intend to take undergraduate-level courses.
B) International Exchange/Visiting Application (Graduate)
Complete this application if you intend to take graduate-level courses.
part 2: Partner NOMINATION
The home institution will nominate a student by completing the following steps:
1. Provide Nominated Student Information: First Name, Last Name, School Email, Start Term, Length of Study, Major/Area of Study; email to international@kutztown.edu.
2. Submit Academic Records/Transcripts. Documents must be translated in English. To be considered official, the documents must be emailed by the home institution to international@kutztown.edu.
3. Submit Proof of English Proficiency. Read the full list of English Proficiency options here.
- The home institution may provide a letter verifying the student has English language proficiency equivalent to a CEFR B2 level.
- Alternatively, the home institution may provide the student's English proficiency exam score: IELTS (6.0), TOEFL (70), Duolingo (105), or another accepted exam.
Once all materials are received, the International Office will review your application.
After Acceptance:
Completed the following steps on your Applicant Status Portal.
4. View your Decision Letter: Once all materials are received, an international admissions counselor will review your application and issue a decision letter. This letter can be viewed on your Applicant Status Portal.
5. Follow one of the following steps, based on A) Undergraduate or B) Graduate study.
- A) Pay the $300 USD Enrollment Deposit. The deposit will count towards your first semester bill.
- B) Confirm your enrollment.
6. Submit a copy of your passport (the picture and information page).
7. Complete the Application for Certificate of Eligibility.
8. Complete the Financial Support Form.
9. Submit financial supporting documents.
View the steps to apply for an J-1 visa to learn what documents are accepted.
10. Complete the International New Student Checklist to prepare for your arrival.