Students with an academic deficiency are required to enroll in all necessary developmental courses during their first two semesters at KSU. Developmental courses do not contribute to the credits required for graduation and will not be calculated in the GPA. If KSU does not offer the equivalent developmental course online, the student has the following choices:

• 1. Take developmental class(es) at any regionally accredited community college or university and earn a grade of C or better.

2 Take ACT or SAT and make the requisite score(s) for placement.

*If you think that you qualify as a non-traditional student for other reasons, please consult the Registrar of

Kentucky State University, who will make this determination.

ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The University welcomes admission inquiries from international students. International students should have complete admission applications on file 60 days before the beginning of the term in which they intend to enroll.

The international student must submit the following:

• An application for admission with a $100.00 (nonrefundable) payment
• Official ACT or SAT scores sent to school code for Kentucky State University
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score*
• Official transcripts evaluated by a foreign educational credential evaluation service **
• International student visa information (see section International Student Visas and Regulations)
• Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. The University English language proficiency requirement will be met when the applicant has submitted proof of one of the following tests or courses taken with the last two (2) years:
• Score of 500 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based exam or 173 or better on the TOEFL computer-based exam;
• Score with a minimum Band of 5.0 from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). - Score of 18 or better on the verbal portion of the ACT;
• Score of 18 or better on the verbal portion of the ACT;
• Score of 480 or better on the verbal portion of the SAT-I;
• Satisfactory completion of Freshman Composition I at a U.S. college or university

** Transcript translation and evaluation must be conducted by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (World Education Services, Josef Silny & Associates, Educational Credential Evaluators, etc.). Submitting this evaluation does not guarantee admission to Kentucky State University or acceptance of credits.

For more information about applying to KSU international students should visit

http://www.kysu.edu/academics/globalEducationPrograms/ISS/intlapplication admission.htm

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Students who wish to enroll in KSU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program do not have to meet the English proficiency criteria. Students who complete the ESL program and wish to apply for regular admission to Kentucky State University will have to complete the regular application procedures, including demonstrating proficiency in English.

READMISSION

Students who have previously attended Kentucky State University and who wish to re-enter must secure readmission from the Registrar’s Office. The student who attended another institution for one semester must have earned an overall average of “C” or better since last attending Kentucky State to be eligible to re-enter KSU. He/she must supply the Registrar’s Office with a transcript from the institution attended.

HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS

A student with a home school diploma must submit the following in lieu of a high school transcript:

• A notarized statement from the home school teacher detailing the content of the student's home school curriculum and the duration of such, and
• A copy of the student's home school diploma.

KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013

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