• Submit official High School Transcripts/Certificate in English with translation certified (Nigerian students must submit WASC)
• Submit official SAT/ACT or TOEFL scores; TOEFL scores must be 525 or above;
• Demonstrate, via Declaration of Certification of Finance, that sufficient funds are available to finance the planned course of study without causing undue hardship on the student;
• Provide a statement from the bank, lending agency, or sponsor that stipulates the amount of money on reserve for tuition, fees, and living accommodations to matriculate in a four year undergraduate program in the United States;
• Submit a transcript evaluation form (with determined G.P.A.) from an accredited transcript evaluation agency in the United States; and
• Submit a $3,500.00 deposit (in U.S. dollars) in order for the I-20 to be issued. This deposit is placed into the student's account and is available to the student for educational expenses only (i.e., tuition, books, and fees).

Prospective international students are encouraged to utilize the services of World Educational Services, Inc. (WES) for credential evaluation and verification. Instructions can be found at www.wes.org or by an evaluation and translation service available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service.

English as a Second Language Program

Students who wish to enroll in Kentucky State University’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 reenter must secure readmission from the Office of Admissions. In order to be eligible for re-admittance to the University, students who attended another institution for one semester must have earned an overall average of “C” or better since last attending Kentucky State. He/she must complete the University’s Re-enrolling Form and supply the Office of Admissions with an official transcript from the institution previously attended.

Placement Testing

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has established college readiness standards for all incoming first-year and transfer students with fewer than 24 semester credit hours. Failure to meet one of these standards constitutes a deficiency. Non-Traditional Students who are admitted without an ACT or SAT score will be required to take a placement test in reading, English, and mathematics. Students admitted to Kentucky State University receive their initial placement in mathematics courses based on ACT/SAT scores. Students scoring below 19 on the math section of the ACT or below 460 on the math section of the SAT must take the Mathematics Placement Exam to ensure correct placement. Students with math ACT/SAT scores of 19/460 or above who want to improve their placement will have the opportunity to take the Mathematics Placement Exam. Initial placement in English and Reading courses is based on ACT/SAT sub-scores.

Placement tests must be taken prior to registration in any course at KSU. The University will accept the Compass exam results or the KYOTE exam results for placement testing.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION/CERTIFICATION AND CREDIT FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE

Up to one-fourth the minimum number of semester credit hours required for completion of a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree at Kentucky State University may be earned through any combination of credit by

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