advisor. Participating students are expected to be in good standing with the University and have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Students may earn no more than twelve (12) semester credit hours in Cooperative Education courses (including both associate and baccalaureate degrees) during their tenure at KSU. In order to receive academic credit, a student must register for Cooperative Education courses.

It is recommended that each student take the time to visit the Cooperative Education Office and meet with staff to discuss available opportunities.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

A student may take a course as an Independent Study if special circumstances warrant. A student with a proven record of academic achievement will be allowed to pursue an Independent Study. Independent Study can also be used only in cases of unavoidable course conflict.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS AND REGULATIONS

Pre-Arrival: Getting an F-1 Visa

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's bureau that oversees all non-immigrant international visitors to the U.S. International students needing a student visa to study at KSU must apply for an F-1 visa through ICE's Student Exchange Visitor Program's web-based information system (SEVIS). Currently KSU is authorized to issue I-20s, which is the core document that tells a U.S. Embassy or Consular Officer that a person should be issued an F-1 student visa.

International students seeking a degree at KSU, either graduate or undergraduate, must go through the KSU Office of Admissions application process to gain admission and provide the necessary information to secure an F-1 student visa (see Admission of International Students section). Below is an overview of the steps and procedures required for international students, but more complete information is available at the following website:

http://www.kysu.edu/academics/globaleducationprograms/iss/iss.htm

1. At the time of applying to the University, in addition to submitting all required admissions application materials, international students are required to also show evidence of the ability to meet their college expenses. KSU must have this information before the Office of Global Education and Programs (OGEP) can issue a Form I-20. Verification of the student’s ability to pay is conducted through the Financial Certificate and receipt of original copies of information from the student’s family, or student’s sponsor’s bank. Evidence of any award of a full scholarship or similar financial aid covering tuition, room, and board must also be part of the financial information provided.
2. Once the student has been admitted, demonstrated the ability to pay, and shown that he or she complies with all federal requirements, KSU will send the student, via international courier, an admission packet with the admission letter, information about the university, the Form I-20, and any other relevant documentation.
3. After the student receives the Form I-20, an interview appointment at the closest U.S.

Embassy or Consul in his or her country of residence should be arranged. At this appointment the U.S. consular official will either grant or deny an F-1 visa.

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