Step-by-step international student guide

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Submit online application

Our online application takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Submitting your application for admission will also trigger an automatic review of your eligibility for general university scholarships/awards.

Admission and scholarship priority dates:

  • Spring start - Nov. 1
  • Summer/Fall start - Feb.1
Submit online application

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Pay the $80 USD Application Fee

You may pay the fee online with a credit card, with a money order or bank draft. Application fees are non-refundable.

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Submit Transcripts

Transcripts for all previous academic coursework must be submitted.

  • For incoming freshmen, this includes high school (secondary school) transcripts, and any and all university, college, vocational, community college, or technical coursework beyond the secondary level.
  • For transfer students, this includes any and all university, college, vocational, community college, or technical coursework beyond the secondary level.
Submit transcripts

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Transfer students begin transfer credit evaluation

If you have attended a U.S. university or college you can begin the transfer credit evaluation now. If you can't find your institution or specific course, send a copy of your class syllabus to transferevaluation@k-state.edu.

See how courses transfer

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Submit Copy of Passport

We require this to ensure the correct spelling of your name and the correct date of birth. Send pdf copies of your application materials to international@k-state.edu.

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To get your I-20: Submit Affidavit of Financial Support and Bank Statement

Student visa document regulations require proof that the student/sponsor has the financial capability to pay for one academic year at K-State. Download and fill out the Affidavit of Financial Support and Bank Statement (pdf).

Send pdf copies of your application materials to international@k-state.edu.

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Evaluation stage

Our evaluation process takes about two weeks. We will contact you via email if we require any additional information or additional documents.

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