Accepted International Students

Now that you have been accepted to Kutztown University, you can follow the next steps to become a Golden Bear.

• Pay the Advanced Registration Deposit (ARD)

  Pay your non-refundable $300 Advanced Registration Deposit (ARD) as soon as possible to confirm your enrollment in the upcoming semester. 
  
  You can pay the ARD online using the following options:
  
  1) Pay with the currency of your home country using Flywire
  
  2) Pay with U.S. dollars using a credit card through your applicant portal. Refer to the instructions in your acceptance letter.

  Questions about paying the ARD should be directed to the Office of Student Accounts at +1 610-683-4133 or studentaccounts@kutztown.edu.

  Graduate students do not need to pay the ARD, but should indicate their intention to enroll in the applicant portal. 

• Login to your Student Portal

  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!

• Check KU Email

  Your KU student email account will be created 24 hours after KU receives your Advanced Registration Deposit. It is the only email that the campus offices will use to communicate with you about housing, billing, and other important information. Access your student email account by clicking the Yellow K YOU button and then Email icon. Your login will be the user ID and password you received by email. 
  
  If you have any difficulty signing into your email account, contact Information Technology at +1 610-683-1511 or helpcenter@kutztown.edu.

• Complete Housing Process

  All new undergraduate students are required to live in the residence halls for the first two years of study or until they earn 60 credits. A list of exceptions is on the Housing website. Incoming international students with fewer than 30 credits will live in a traditional residence hall. Students with more than 30 credits may live in the suites or apartments on campus.
  
  Check your KU email account for instructions about how to complete the My College Roomie Profile, which will be used to help match you with a roommate prior to your arrival to campus. Housing assignments will be made before the start of the semester.
  
  Questions about housing and residence life should be directed to the Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services Office: +1 610-683-4027, housing@kutztown.edu.

• Submit I-20 Request

  International students who require an F1 visa to study in the United states must submit an I-20 request form, the required financial documents, and a copy of their passport before we can issue your I-20.

  The international office will email you the I-20 request form once you submit your deposit. 

  SEVP is currently allowing I-20 documents to be sent via email, we will not be sending a copy through the mail. 

• Apply for a Student Visa

  Visa application requirements vary by country, so you should go to www.usembassy.gov to find the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest to you and research the specific requirements.

  Visit the SEVIS website and review KU’s Student Visa Requirements webpage for more information.

• Submit Required Health Forms

  You will need to provide completed health forms & proof of certain immunizations and health tests prior to your arrival at KU. Watch for an email with information about completing the Health and Wellness Center's requirements. These requirements should be completed and submitted for approval at least two weeks prior to your arrival.
  
  For questions about the health forms, please contact Health and Wellness Services at +1 610-683-4082, Option 2, or email health@kutztown.edu.

• Submit Proof of Health Insurance Enrollment

  International students at Kutztown University are required to carry adequate health insurance in the United States to be effective for all periods of time the student has been authorized to be in the United States by an immigration document issued by the University.

  Healthcare is expensive in the United States, and international students are responsible for any costs associated with their physical or mental health. Please note that most health insurance in the U.S. does not cover all medical benefits like prescriptions, dental, and vision.

  Health insurance policies must be purchased through a company that sells insurance in the United States. The insurance requirements set forth by the Department of State are as follows:

  • Medical Benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
  • Repatriation of Remains in the amount of $25,000
  • Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $50,000
  • A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

  If you are an exchange student holding a J-1 visa, you must purchase an insurance plan that meets these requirements.

  If you are a degree seeking student holding an F-1 visa, we strongly recommend you follow these requirements when purchasing your insurance.

  Companies to Consider:

  • ISO: https://www.isoa.org/Kutztown_University
  • Compass Student Insurance: studenthealthusa.com
  • International Student Insurance: internationalstudentinsurance.com
  • StudentSecure: https://www.worldtrips.com/student-secure-insurance
  • Global Underwriters https://secure.globalunderwriters.com/affiliates/Links?id=CBIZNJ
  • GBG Insurance: https://students.gbg.com/210909506

  Important Note: The above plans are only recommendations. Kutztown University does not have an official affiliation with any insurance company and these websites are provided as a sample of options available to international students. Please be sure you are reading the Policy Details in full to understand each coverage option.

  Athletic Coverage

  International student athletes and students participating in intramural or club sports must have an insurance policy that covers athletics. Athletic coverage is not included in all plans and not all sports are covered under all plans, so be sure to choose a plan with the appropriate level of coverage for your particular sport.  NCAA athletes should check with the athletics department to be sure they have sufficient coverage.

• Review New International Student Orientation Information
  All first-time international students are required to attend a mandatory orientation program. Orientation is scheduled the week before classes begin. 

   

  The tentative orientation schedule will be posted on our website when it becomes available. 

   

  Please contact the Office of International Admissions & Services if you have questions about orientation.
• Confirm Travel Plans

  Please do not make any non-refundable travel plans until you receive your student visa. As soon as you confirm your travel plans, please email the information to the Office of International Admissions and Services.

  Please follow these directions to travel from the airport to Kutztown University. 

• What to Bring to Campus

  You may travel a great distance to get to KU and the U.S. and you might not want to travel with everything you will need at KU. The Office of International Admissions & Services provides several options for you to get the things you will need. You can bring items in your luggage, ship items to the Office of International Admissions & Services before you arrive, or purchase items on the shopping trip planned during orientation.  

  Find more information on what to bring. 

• Plan Payment of Tuition and Fees
  Invoices are sent to the KU student email account in mid-July for fall and mid-December for spring. Payments are due around August 1 for fall and January 2 for spring. You will receive an invoice after you receive a course schedule. Check your email and pay your tuition and fees on time. You can view your invoice and pay by credit card or an electronic check from a U.S. bank in your student portal. You can pay by cash or check in person at the Office of Student Accounts.

   

  You can pay your KU bill using the currency of your home country through Flywire. For specific payment options and instructions, visit the Office of Student Accounts website.

   

  Questions about paying the bill should be directed to the Office of Student Accounts at +1 610-683-4133 or studentaccounts@kutztown.edu.
• Submit your Final High School or College Transcripts

  Make arrangements to have your secondary school or university transcripts sent to KU.  Final secondary school transcripts must include the date of completion/graduation.  Final university transcripts must include grades from the last term you took classes at the institution.  Transcripts can be sent electronically or via post mail.  

  Mail to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530 or send electronically directly through your school.