March 2025

Volume 7, Issue 8

• Academic Affairs

  Coming This Summer: EMT Training Course at KU 
  Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in emergency medical services? This summer, KU will offer an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course designed to provide hands-on training and essential life-saving skills. Whether you are looking to start a new career or expand your medical knowledge, this program will equip you with the expertise needed to respond to emergency situations with confidence. Stay tuned for more details on course dates, registration and requirements. KU is an approved satellite facility through the PA DOH/Bureau of EMS to hold EMS Certification classes under the accreditation of Muhlenberg Ambulance. Class is pending approval by the PA DOH/Bureau of EMS. Contact extendedlearning@kutztown.edu with questions.

  Reminder: Student Success is Here to Help 
  Encourage your student to take advantage of the support available to them. Student Success offers academic resources, coaching and workshops to help them thrive. If they need guidance, we are here to assist. Remind them: they are not alone. Schedule with a Success Navigator online.

  Transfer Students
  Briana Zdradzinski, coordinator for Student Success and Transfer Engagement, is here to support transfer students through their transition to KU. From credit evaluations to navigating campus resources, she is ready to provide personalized guidance to help your student succeed. Schedule a meeting and learn more online.

  Tutoring Services
  Support is available for select Spring courses through Tutor.com, a virtual 24/7 tutoring platform. For instructions on how to use this service, please have your student visit the Tutoring Services website. We encourage students to take advantage of this free tutoring resource. Contact tutor@kutztown.edu with questions.

  Supporting Your Student’s Success
  From academic coaching and tutoring to time management and study strategies, we provide the resources students need to thrive. Encourage your student to take advantage of these services early and often – they are free and designed to support their success. For more information, visit our website or have your student stop by our office.

  University Writing Center
  Please have your students reach out to the KU Writing Center for help and to schedule a writing session concerning papers for any subject or discipline. We have in-person and online sessions available. Students may call 610-683-4733 or email the Writing Center to make an in-person appointment. Students can go to WC Online to schedule an online session and see the KU Writing Center website for additional helpful instructions and screenshots. Questions regarding the center can be emailed to the center or the center director, Dr. Pytleski.

• Finance and Facilities

  Spring 2025 Balances
  These are past due unless the student is participating in a valid payment plan that covers the balance. Please address any uncovered balances. If you are unsure of how to pay, we can always assess the account to be sure you have received and know all available options. Did you know if a parent is denied a parent plus loan, the student might be eligible for additional Stafford loans? Email us for guidance.

  Spring 2025 Charges
  Charges can continue to be added to the Spring 2025 account through the semester and even after the semester if the student resides on campus. A few weeks after the semester, a student could be notified by Housing that they have damages assessed; these would need to be paid before any diplomas could be released. Holds and late fees would be applicable just like with any other charges. Always review your monthly statement to verify activity.

  2025-2026 FAFSA
  This FAFSA for next year is open and it is required if you want to use any federal aid for next school year. To be considered for any state-grant funding, the FAFSA must be filed and processed before Thursday, May 1; this means file and sign by Tuesday. April 15 to be safe. Do not delay any longer. Yes, FAFSA’s are required every year.

  Summer 2025 Registration and Costs
  Summer 2025 registration opens shortly. Summer Costs are published online as well as page dedicated to Summer session payment information. Due dates and payment plans are now being created. We encourage planning in advance to get the most payments. Students do not have to be enrolled in classes yet to sign up for the payment plan and take advantage of the payment plan. Watch our website for updates.

  Internships
  Just a reminder that internships are credits a student earns and they receive a grade which affects their GPA. These credits have a cost just like any other credit does at KU. They have less fees for these experiences as they are off campus, but there are costs associated with them. Please budget accordingly for summer internships.

  Fall 2025 Payment Plan Update
  Fall 2025 will have a six-payment plan opening soon – planning ahead gets you the best plan possible. Billing for Fall semester will occur in mid July. Follow our website for more information as it becomes available regarding payment plans. While costs are not billed until July, you will be able to use this year’s costs as an estimate, to set up a plan and adjust the amount later when you have the actual costs. Fall 2025 bills will be due early August.

  Graduating Seniors – Exit Interviews
  Students planning to graduate in May will want to ensure they have cleared all balances in MyKU; including recent ones such as Health Center visits, parking tickets and ID replacements. Students who received federal aid may have requirements to complete, such as an exit interview for Stafford Loans, if Stafford Loans were used.

• Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

  Spring Break
  Spring Break 2025 is almost here. Residence Halls will close for Spring Break at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14. Halls will reopen at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 23. Students have been sent instructions to follow as they prepare their room to depart for break. Please reach out to housing@kutztown.edu or hall staff with any questions.

  Room Selection
  Room Selection for Fall 2025-Spring 2026 will happen over the next several weeks. Students in Special Interest Housing will select March 18-20; students with Complete Roommate Groups will select March 25-27; and students going through room selection without a roommate group, or with an incomplete roommate group, will select April 1-3. Student will receive an email over Spring Break with greater details, as well as their assigned selection time. Please reach out to housing@kutztown.edu with any questions.

  Scholarship Application
  The deadline to complete a scholarship profile to be considered for a KU Foundation scholarship for 2025-26 is fast approaching. Scholarship profiles must be completed by the end of the day Sunday, March 16. Scholarship is generally awarded from April through August. Access the scholarship profile online.

  Baltimore Aquarium Bus Trip
  The KU Activities Board is hosting a Baltimore Aquarium Bus Trip Saturday, March 29. Tickets are on sale online. Learn more online.

  Allies Annual Drag Show
  Allies Drag Show will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, Schaeffer Auditorium. The iconic Sharron Ann Husbands will be co-hosting the event. More information and updates can be found on Engage.

  Phillies vs. Giants Bus Trip
  See the game at Citizens Bank Park Monday, April 14. Bus will leave the MSU parking lot at 4 p.m. Tickets go on sale 8 a.m. Monday, March 31. More information can be found on Engage.

  Community Outreach Center
  The Community Outreach Center is hosting Bingo at Willow Brook, Friday, March 28. Sign up online.

  Women’s Center
  The Women’s Center will host the Phenomenal Women Awards Reception featuring the Women of Color Museum Exhibit in celebration of Women’s History Month 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 218 MSU. Learn more on Engage or contact the Women’s Center at womenscenter@kutztown.edu for more information.

  LGBTQ+ Resource Center
  The LGBTQ+ Resource Center will host the 20th anniversary celebration of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center Thursday, March 27. View event details on Engage or contact the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at lgbtqresourcecenter@kutztown.edu for more information.

  Military and Veterans Services, Student Veterans Association
  Join us to support our Kutztown University Military and Veteran student population by participating in a 5k Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12, DMZ. Free Rita's Italian Ice and event t-shirts will be provided to all paying participants win raffle prizes from local Kutztown small businesses. All proceeds benefit our KU Student Veteran Emergency Fund.

• Equity, Compliance and Legal Affairs

  Neurodiversity Celebration Week
  From March 4-7, the Disability Services Office, in collaboration with campus partners, hosted a series of events for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This initiative fostered a more inclusive and equitable campus culture by recognizing neurodiversity and empowering all individuals. Throughout the week, students engaged in discussions, workshops and activities designed to promote awareness and support for neurodivergent individuals. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this week a success.

  R.A.D.
  The Kutztown University Public Safety and Police Services is offering R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) classes March 24-27. This three-day class teaches women self-defense concepts and techniques. All KUPD instructors are certified and utilize specialized simulation techniques and equipment. The course is free and includes a reference manual that outlines the entire physical defense program, allowing you to continue improving your skills after the course is completed. We look forward to seeing you there. 

  Student Employment Opportunities
  Does your student want to work on campus? Campus jobs provide students with much more than an hourly wage. Students who work on campus remain in college at a much higher rate than other students. They build valuable work experience, strengthening both knowledge and valuable soft skills sought by employers. Flexible schedules accommodate class schedules and academic needs, while students build strong connections with staff and faculty. Student job opportunities are listed in Handshake. Students working on campus for the first time will need to complete payroll paperwork and present I-9 documents, so your student will need to bring their original unexpired document(s) to Human Resources before they can begin to work.

  Faculty/Staff Employment Opportunities
  KU is a great place for your students to learn and grow, but did you know our beautiful campus is also a great place to work? Eligible employees are offered a wide range of benefits, career growth and development opportunities and tuition waiver. Current opportunities are listed on our website. 

  Sexual Assault Awareness Month
  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In collaboration with Kutztown's It's On Us Student Group, the Title IX Office will be hosting a number of events throughout the month, starting with our "Donut Be a Fool - Ask for Consent" Title IX Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, MSU. Students who attend five Sexual Assault Awareness events during April will get a Birdie Personal Safety Alarm. Follow us on Instagram for more information on our Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming @KutztownTitleIX.

• University Relations and Athletics

  Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling close the KU Presents Season
  Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling’s voice is instantly recognizable. This celebration of Weather Report, one of instrumental jazz’s great supergroups, will include estate-approved lyrics and special arrangements by Elling. Joined by Grammy winning drummer and Weather Report alumnus Peter Erskine, this is sure to be an epic evening for all at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, Schaeffer Auditorium. KU students can access $10 tickets by creating an account for tickets with their MyKU login.

  Celebrate Springtime Traditions at Easter on the Farm
  Celebrate Pennsylvania German Easter traditions and the vibrant folk culture of the region at Easter on the Farm, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 12, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. Easter on the Farm is a free, fun and educational event for the whole family featuring folklife demonstrations, live musical performances by some of the region’s finest folk musicians, kid’s activities, animals, local folk artists and our annual Easter egg hunts (12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.). For more information, including a list of vendors, demonstrators and activities for Easter on the Farm, follow ‘PGCHC’ on Facebook, email heritage@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-1589.

• KU Campus Store

  Customer Appreciation Sale
  Stop in and save 30% on apparel and gift Thursday, March 13. Spend $49 on select Champion styles and get a free shirt. While supplies last, excludes other sales and promotions.

  Graduation Festival
  Graduation Festival is a "one-stop-shop" for Spring graduates to purchase caps and gowns, order class rings, purchase diploma frames and learn more about KU Alumni Engagement March 24-25. For more information, click here.

  Class Ring
  Order your official Kutztown University ring. Balfour is bringing the tradition to you. Shop Balfour’s collection of class rings online or stop at their table at Grad Fest.

  Schedule Senior Portraits
  Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed at Grad Fest. Portraits will be taken in your own business attire and cap and gown. Sign up for an appointment during Grad Fest online.

• KU Foundation

  Free Networking Dinner for KU Students
  Dinner with Golden Bears, sponsored by the KU Foundation and KU Presidential Ambassadors, is the perfect opportunity for students to polish their networking skills and mingle with Kutztown alumni to learn about their experiences in the workforce. Please encourage your student to join us for this evening of heavy appetizers, great conversations and the opportunity to chat with Golden Bears about their professional journeys at 6 p.m. Monday, March 31, Nancy Jean Stump Seiger ’54 Multipurpose Room, McFarland Student Union. This event is free to students, but registration is required. The Career Development Center is hosting a special pre-event for May graduates will be held just prior, at 5 p.m. in the MSU’s Fireside Lounge. For more information, please call 610-683-4110 or email together@kuf.org.

• Dates to Know

  KU Central Calendar
  A full listing of upcoming events and academic deadlines can be found on KU's central calendar.

  Last Day of Spring 2025 First Half of Term Courses	Friday, March 14
  Residence halls close at 6 p.m. for Spring Break	Friday, March 14
  First Half Communication Design courses end.	Saturday, March 15
  Spring Break	March 16-23
  Summer Session 2025 Registration	Tuesday, March 18
  First Clinical Experience Assignment ends	Friday, March 21
  Residence halls open at 1 p.m.	Sunday, March 23
  First Day of Spring 2025 Second Half of Term Courses	Monday, March 24
  Add/Drop Period for Spring 2025 Second Half of Term Courses	March 24-28
  Second Half Communication Design Courses begin.	Monday, March 24
  KUSSI Graduation Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 218 MSU 218	March 24-25
  Second Clinical Experience Assignment begins in schools.	Monday, March 24
  Last day for 10W students withdrawing from the university to receive 40% reduction in charges or refund (Spring only)	Monday, March 24
  First day no reduction in charges or refund for university withdrawals for 10W students	Tuesday, March 25
  Last day to drop a second half of term course with 100% reduction or refund ends at midnight. No reduction of charges or refunds for individual courses after midnight (Spring only).	Wednesday, March 26
  Last Day to Add/Drop for Spring 2025 Second Half of Term Courses	Friday, March 28
  Incumbent Graduate Registration begins for Fall 2025	Friday, March 28
  Undergraduate Web Registration for Fall 2025 classes by appointment times only	March 31 to April 21
  Early Registration for Fall 2025 classes for Special Group seniors begins - online by appointment times only.	March 31 to April 2
  Registration for Fall 2025 classes for seniors – online by appointment times only.	April 3-6
  Advisement and registration of newly accepted Graduate, new Post-Baccalaureate Certification and Professional Credit (non-matriculated) students for Fall 2025.	Friday, April 4
  Last day for Undergraduate students to make up “Incompletes” from Fall 2024 and Winter 2025	Friday, April 4
  Early registration for Fall 2025 classes for Special Group juniors, sophomores and freshmen begins – online by appointment times only.	April 7-9
  Last Day to "W" withdraw from a Spring 2025 Five-Week B Course and receive a grade of “W”. There is no withdrawal from individual courses after this date.	Tuesday, April 8
  First day no reduction in charges or refund for university withdrawals for Second Half of Term students.	Wednesday, April 9