2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog > Admissions > International Admissions

International Admissions

Kean University is deeply committed to a strong international student presence on campus and currently enrolls citizens from over 45 countries. Applications for admission as an international student must be filed in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than November 1 for the spring semester and May 31 for the fall semester. The international application process is similar to that for U.S.A. citizens and permanent residents of the United States with the following exceptions.

Freshman Applicants Studying Outside the United States

1. Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are seeking (F1) U.S. Immigration status may apply for admission to Kean University.
2. Certified copies of all academic records are required. Evaluations of transcripts from an international secondary school that uses a grading system different from the U.S. system including translations may be required. If applicable, evaluations must be by one of the NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies: www.naces.org
3. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required of those for whom English is not their native language.
4. International students must also submit a completed International Student Supplement I-20 Application to the Office of International Student Services available at www.keaninternational.com.
5. Complete and submit an Affidavit of Financial Support Form. This form must be completed in English and must be completed by all persons (sponsors) financially supporting the student. All questions must be answered. Affidavits must be signed by the sponsor.
6. International students who want to transfer university credits to Kean University must have their international university transcripts evaluated by one of the evaluation agencies for credit to be transferred.
7. Include a copy of passport photograph page/s, if available.
8. It is the applicant’s responsibility to guarantee the authenticity of all submitted credentials. This includes notarized translations of official documents and certified school transcripts signed by the appropriate school staff member. Copies of transcripts are accepted but must be signed and stamped by either an administrator of the student’s school, a U.S. Embassy official, a Ministry of Education official, or a U.S. Overseas Advising Office staff member.
9. A non-refundable application fee of $75.00 (USD), made payable to Kean University must accompany the application (check or money order). Credit card payment is required when applying online.
10. Freshmen applicants studying in a United States secondary school are required to submit official SAT or ACT test scores. (The College Board code for Kean University is 2517; the ACT code is 2582).

For additional information regarding international applications, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by email at admitme@kean.edu.