• 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 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/I SS/intl application 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.

mission 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.

POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS

Students with an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university who complete the extbf{regular} application process, who desire to pursue a baccalaureate degree program at Kentucky State University, will be admitted to the University.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Kentucky residents, age 65 or older may complete the application, be admitted to the University and have all tuition and fees waived. The University may limit the enrollment of these students if classes are filled or if their admission necessitates additional classes.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Admission to graduate standing is granted by the Graduate Programs only. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies for admission criteria.

HEALTH EXAMINATION AND IMMUNIZATIONS

Each prospective student must complete the health form provided with the application package and return it to University Student Health Services at least three weeks before registering to attend classes at the University.

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE

The University requires all students to have health insurance. You must provide a copy of your health insurance card in order to have the University waive the health fee.

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.

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