Graduate International

International graduate applicants must have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Applicants are encouraged to apply early if they are considering Graduate Assistantship positions. Applying early also allows enough time to obtain a student visa, if needed. 

Fall (August) Admission  Dates

MBA Program Summer Start Deadline:
Early Deadline: 
Late Deadline: 

May 1
June 1
August 1

Spring (January) Admission  Dates

Early Deadline: 
Late Deadline: 

October 1
December 1

STEPS TO APPLY: 

1. Submit the Kutztown Application.

2. Pay the $35 USD Application Fee in the application portal. If you have a fee waiver code, enter the code in your application before you click Finalize Application and Pay.

3. Submit a Course-by-Course Transcript Evaluation (international transcripts)
or  Submit Official US Post-Secondary (College/University) Transcripts
(US transcripts).

Do NOT submit your transcripts on your Applicant Status Portal as they will not be accepted. All transcript evaluations should be sent to Kutztown directly from an evaluation company. Read more information here

For US Transcripts: Official transcripts can be emailed to  by the US post-secondary college/university. They can also be mailed to the address below. Academic records/transcripts provided by an applicant are considered unofficial and will not be accepted. 

International Office, Old Main Room 24
15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530

For International Transcripts: Applicants will need to request and pay for a course-by-course transcript evaluation of all international post-secondary college/university transcripts by a NACES recognized company. Transcript evaluations provided by an applicant are considered unofficial and will not be accepted. 

4. Submit Proof of English Proficiency. Read the full list of English Proficiency options here. To prove English proficiency, the applicant must meet one of the requirements below:

  • Option 1: English Proficiency Test with Eligible Scores
  • Option 2: Education Occuring in the U.S.
  • Option 3: Completion of an Approved ESL/English Program
  • Option 4: English as a Medium of Instruction (Select Countries )
  • Option 5: Qualifying Curriculum or National Exam with Eligible Scores

5. Submit Graduate Program-Specific Requirements
Each graduate program may require additional items to be completed, such as letters of  recommendation, an essay, clearances, resume/CV, or interview.  Learn more about program-specific application requirements and information on letters of recommendation, essays, and more on each program's webpage and listed in the chart below:

  • Program Eligibility and Application Requirements
    Program Application Requirements and Eligibility
    Business Administration
    • Resume/CV
    • 2 Recommendation Letters
    • Business Decision-Making Certificate requires a Bachelor’s degree or prerequisite courses.
    Computer Science: Information Technology
    Computer Science: Interdisciplinary Track
    Computer Science: Software Development
    Counseling: Addiction Counseling
    Counseling: Clinical Menthal Health Counseling
    Counseling: Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
    Public Administration
    • Resume/CV
    • 3 Recommendation Letters
    • 3 or more years of professional experience.
    Public Administration: Criminal Justice
    • Resume/CV
    • 3 Recommendation Letters
    • 3 or more years of professional experience.
    School Counseling (Licensure)
    Secondary Education: Curriculum and Instruction
    • Teaching Certification/License (international equivalent)
    Social Work
    Student Affairs in Higher Education

Once all materials are received, the Academic Department will review your application.

After Acceptance:

6. View your Decision Letter: This letter can be viewed on your Applicant Status Portal.

7. Confirm your Enrollment: Complete this on your Applicant Status Portal

8. Submit a copy of your passport (the picture and information page) on your Applicant Status Portal.

9. Complete the Sources of Funds FormAccess the form on your Applicant Status Portal

10. Complete the Financial Support FormUpload the form to your Applicant Status Portal

11. Financial supporting documents: Upload financial support documents on your Applicant Status PortalSee the Immigration Requirements webpage to learn what documents are accepted. 


Complete the International New Student Checklist to prepare for immigration documents, your arrival, and International Orientation. View the International New Student Checklist