Kentucky Institute For International Studies

Summer Programs

January 20	Apply Early & Save $100	Apply Now / App Instructions
February 1	Early Decision Notification	Complete application required
February 15	Regular Deadline: Submit all materials listed below	Apply Now / App Instructions
February 15	Submit KIIS Scholarship application (optional)	Email all to kiis@wku.edu
March 5	Regular acceptance notification	KIIS will email you
March 15	First $2000 program payment due	See Payment Info for details
March 15	All Admitted Student forms due to KIIS (by mail)	See Admitted Students page
April 1	Group flight (Option 2) itineraries & prices posted	See Flight Info for details
April 15	Total remaining program payment due	See Payment Info for details
April 13	Mandatory student orientation in Bowling Green, KY	See Orientation page

Early application deadline (January 20): submit your online application, all supporting materials, & pay your $250 application.
Your $100 discount will be deducted from your final April 15 program payment.

A Complete KIIS Application Consists of the Following (due Jan. 20 for early acceptance, or by Feb. 15 regular deadline):

1. A completed online application (MyKIIS). During online app, you will be required to:

Enter relevant biographical information

Upload your essay on "why you would like to study abroad" (approx. 300 words). Word or PDF only.

Select whether or not you will fly on KIIS group flight (your decision is final). Read important KIIS flight info details before deciding.

Select your two desired courses (you can change courses at a later date)

2. Have a professor email or fax KIIS one faculty recommendation (click)

3. One transcript (from your current or most recent college or university). You may send it to KIIS in ONE of two ways:

Email kiis@wku.edu your unofficial transcript (access it from your online university account. No XPS or webarchive files) OR

Pick up your transcript at your Registrar (official transcripts issued to student are accepted) & scan/email it to KIIS yourself

Graduate Students: KIIS requires your official undergraduate transcript (should arrive to KIIS by your chosen application date)

4. Copy of your passport photo page (email to kiis@wku.edu)

      OR email KIIS a copy of your completed passport application and one photo of yourself (basic head/shoulder shot)

     **Apply for new passport or passport renewal at least 2-3 months before KIIS departure. When your passport arrives, email KIIS a copy**

5. Pay your $250 application fee online, by phone, or by mail. See KIIS Payment Info for details.

If you are not accepted into a KIIS program, KIIS will refund your $250 application fee

If you withdraw your application (at any time for any reason), KIIS will not refund your $250 application fee

6. Contact your KIIS Campus Representative to complete any study abroad paperwork required by your home institution

To receive $100 discount, all the above items must arrive at the KIIS Office by January 20

Quick links: Academics, Courses, Flight Info, Money Matters, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Forms, Health & Safety, Once Admitted, FAQs

Fall Semester Programs

May 1	Apply Early & Save $100	Apply Now / App Instructions
May 15	Regular Deadline: Submit all materials listed below	Apply Now / App Instructions
May 15	Submit KIIS Scholarship application (optional)	Email all to kiis@wku.edu
May 25	Fall Semester program acceptance notification	KIIS will email you
June 1	First $2000 program payment due	See Payment Info for details
June 15	All Admitted Student forms due to KIIS (by mail)	See Admitted Students page
July 1	Total remaining program payment due	See Payment Info for details
August 12	Mandatory student orientation in Lexington	See Orientation page

Early application deadline (May 1): submit your online application, all supporting materials, & pay your $250 application. Your $100 discount will be deducted from your final July 1 program payment.

A complete KIIS Fall Semester application consists of the following (due May 1 for early application; May 15 for regular application):

Online application, including a 300-word essay on "why you would like to study abroad." See essay language requirements.

Two faculty recommendations

One transcript (from your current or most recent college or university). You may send it to KIIS in ONE of three ways:

Email kiis@wku.edu your unofficial transcript (access it from your online university account) OR

Have your Registrar mail your official transcript directly to KIIS at the address below OR

Pick up your transcript at your Registrar (official transcripts issued to student are accepted) & e/mail it to KIIS yourself

Graduate Students: KIIS requires your official undergraduate transcript (have it mailed to KIIS)

A copy of your passport photo page OR a copy of your application for a new passport (scan and email to kiis@wku.edu)

One head/shoulder digital photograph (email to kiis@wku.edu). Not required if passport photo page is sent

$250 application fee (if you are not accepted into a KIIS program, KIIS will refund your $250 application fee)

Winter and Spring Semester Programs

October 1	Apply Early & Save $100	Apply Now / App Instructions
October 15	Regular Deadline: Submit all materials listed below	Apply Now / App Instructions
October 15	Submit KIIS Scholarship application (optional)	Email all to kiis@wku.edu
October 25	Winter/Spring Semester program acceptance notification	KIIS will email you
November 1	First $2000 program payment due	See Payment Info for details
November 15	All Admitted Student forms due to KIIS (by mail)	See Admitted Students page
Click for dates	Mandatory student orientation	See Orientation page
December 1	Total remaining program payment due	See Payment Info for details

Early application deadline (Oct. 1): submit your online application, all supporting materials, & pay your $250 application. Your $100 discount will be deducted from your final December 1 program payment.

A complete KIIS Winter or Spring Semester application consists of the following (due Oct. 1 for early application; Oct. 15 for regular application deadline):

Online application, including a 300-word essay on "why you would like to study abroad."

Winter program applicants write the essay in English.

Spring Semester applicants should review the language essay requirements.

One faculty recommendation (Winter) / Two faculty recommendations(Spring)