Third-party programs offer a wide range of available study abroad locations, types of programs, and academic content. Third-party providers are independent organizations that facilitate or administer study abroad programs. They often act as intermediaries by assisting program participants with logistics like course registration and housing arrangements.

Students must be full-time, degree-seeking candidates at Kentucky State University at the time of application.

Students must complete at least one (1) semester at Kentucky State University before applying to study abroad.

Students must be in good academic standing and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Any exceptions to this requirement must be approved by Academic Affairs and the specific study abroad program to which a student has applied. Such approval must be obtained prior to departure.

Students must maintain a good disciplinary record at both the time of application and prior to a program's start date. Students are ineligible to participate in a program if they are on an active disciplinary probation or academic integrity probation prior to a program's start date.

Students may study abroad for a maximum of two (2) semesters. Any exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the Office of International Affairs and the appropriate Dean.

Students should carefully study the description of the programs they are interested in before submitting their applications to the Office of International Affairs and/or the study abroad programs. The application deadline is determined by the program's leader or sponsor/organizer. Students must complete all assignments associated with the program and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.

For a short-term faculty-led study abroad program, students must register for the specific course designed for that program. The course must be approved by Academic Affairs. Students must receive final approval for the program from both their respective Deans' Offices and the Office of International Affairs. The program faculty leader or coordinator may interview the applicant and make a recommendation or decision.

Kentucky State University is a member of The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) for teaching and study abroad programs. Students must first consult with the Office of International Affairs before beginning an application form. Following consultation, students must complete the application form, receive approval from the KSU Campus Representative for CCSA and their respective Deans' Offices. The KSU Campus Representative for CCSA will assist students in applying for CCSA programs. Students must follow CCSA's procedures. The current KSU Campus Representative is Dr. Eric Yang.

Students who plan to study abroad individually or via a third-party organization not affiliated with CCSA or Kentucky State University must first seek recommendation and approval from their KSU advisors. Such students must obtain an approval of a Leave of Absence from their respective Deans' Offices and the Registrar's Office. They must ensure that the Registrar's Office will accept credits from their preferred study abroad institution. While studying abroad, these students must maintain full-time status (12 credit hours per semester). They must