- Admissions
- How to Apply
- Apply Online
- Request Information
- Visit KU
- Transferring to KU
- Acceptance
- International Students
- Graduate Admissions
- Other Admissions Options
- Veterans Admission
- School Counselors
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Acceptance
Information for Accepted Freshman and Transfer Students
Congratulations on your acceptance! We hope you have made the decision to attend Kutztown University. The information contained on this page, including the checklist below, will help you to navigate the next steps in becoming a KU student.
- Financial Aid
- Advanced Registration Deposit
- Housing
- CONNECTIONS Orientation Program
- Campus Visit / Accepted Students Program
- Submit your final transcripts
Other accepted student information: graduate
Financial Aid
The recommended filing date for the FAFSA is March 1. You do not have to be accepted to KU to file the FAFSA. Visit www.fafsa.gov to file online.
Questions about financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office: 610.683.4077.
Advanced Registration Deposit (ARD)
To join us for the Fall class of 2012, pay your non-refundable $200 Advanced Registration Deposit (ARD) as soon as possible. All deposits must be received and processed by KU no later than May 1, 2012. You can submit your cash or check payment at the Bursar's Office, mail a check to the address on the invoice, or pay online with either a credit card (except Visa) or eCheck. Please note: A 2.65% fee will be assessed for credit card payments.
To pay online:
- Log into MyKU
- choose Student Center
- click on Make a Payment and proceed with payment for the $200.00 Now Due.
If you do not see the $200.00 due in MyKU, please contact the Office of Admission.
Questions about paying the ARD should be directed to the Bursar's Office.
Housing and Residential Services
You can sign up for housing after paying the ARD. Use the ID number and password included in the admissions letter. Your ID is in the format jsmit123.
- Apply for on-campus housing here: myhousing.kutztown.edu
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Instructions on how to use the housing registration system (PDF)
Questions about housing and residence life should be directed to the Housing and Residential Life Office: (610) 683-4027.
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS is the mandatory orientation program for all new freshmen and transfer students. At this program, you will learn about life at KU, academic policies and procedures, and make your fall course schedule. Payment of the ARD will generate an invitation to CONNECTIONS. Dates and other program information can be found at the CONNECTIONS website.
Sign-ups for Freshman CONNECTIONS will begin on May 1, 2012 and information about Transfer CONNECTIONS is typically sent out 4 to 6 weeks before the first program date.
Questions about CONNECTIONS should be directed to CONNECTIONS Orientation Program: (610) 683-4088.
Campus Visit
Accepted students are encouraged to visit our campus. In addition to campus tours, three Spring Visitation Day programs will be held on Saturdays during the spring semester for accepted students only. Please call the Office of Admission to register. The dates are:
- February 25, 2012
- March 24, 2012
- April 14, 2012
Final Transcripts
All students must submit a final official high school transcript as well as final transcripts from all institutions attended (including dual enrollment transcripts). All final transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions.
