International applicants should read the current catalog regarding the admission process as it relates to academic eligibility, Visa type, deadlines, fees, testing, residency and the proper submission of official documents.

If applying as an international applicant, documents must be evaluated and translated into English by an acceptable outside agency at the student's expense. Additionally, an official copy of the college transcript must be properly filed with the Office of Admissions by posted deadlines prior to receiving an institutional evaluation. Documents must arrive mailed directly from the institution or hand delivered in a sealed college envelope. The status of the application and document requirements can be monitered on the KSU application status check page 24 hours a day.

Credits recognized for the degree program will be determined by the academic department at the time of advisement.

International Students are some of the best students at
Kennesaw State University. KSU feels that there is no substitute
for the global enrichment provided by geographic, ethnic, racial,
religious, and cultural diversity. Approximately 780 international
students representing 85 nations presently attend.

International Admission Requirements for:

1. Completed and signed application for admission to KSU.

2. Non-refundable $40 processing fee, payable to Kennesaw State University if you mail in your application or $30 if you apply online. To apply online, click here!

3. Official transcripts of all your high school or
post-secondary records. English evaluations of all foreign documents will be needed. You can have your transcripts evaluated at any of these four credential evaluation services:

International SEVIS Clearance Form.

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
MANDATORY HEALTH/MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN

Eligibility for Coverage

All international students or scholars with a current passport and a non-immigrnt visa temporarily residing outside their home country, while actively engaged in education or educational research at Kennesaw State University, MUST be insured under this Plan.* (Premiums are collected per semester at the time of registration payment.) Students participating in Optional Practical Training approved by KSU may also participate in this plan.

* Exemptions from participation may be granted at the discretion of the administrator for students who are already covered under certain government or embassy-sponsored plans. To apply for an exemption, the student should contact the KSU International Center.

Description of Coverage
for Accident and Sickness Medical Expenses

Subject to the Deductible, this Plan will pay for each Injury or Sickness a percentage of the first $2,500 of Covered Medical Expenses. The percentage payable is as follows: SouthCare providers 90%; non-SouthCare providers 70%; Prescription drugs 80%. Thereafter, this Plan will pay 100% of Covered Medical Expenses up to a Maximum Benefit amount of $250,000 for each Injury or Sickness. The Deductibles are $50 per Injury or Sickness (waived if the student is fsirst treated at the KSU Student Health Center) and a deductible of $250 per hospital admission.

Use of hospital emergency room for Sickness will result in an additional deductible of $50. In addition, the Covered Medical expenses will be reduced by 20%. This limitation will not apply if it is a Medical Emergency or if the Insured Student is referred by the KSU Student Health Center.

(For a more complete and detailed description of the policy, contact the KSU International Center.)

The International Center and The International Student Retention Services