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Winter Weather Announcement

Due to the ongoing winter storm and cleanup operations, all Kean campuses will continue to operate remotely on Tuesday, February 24. 

All classes and activities will be conducted remotely during this time. Employees will also work remotely. Only those employees deemed essential during weather emergencies should report to campus. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday to serve residential students. 

Parking across the main campus in Union is currently prohibited. Drivers should keep their vehicles in the Kean Parking Deck while cleanup operations are underway. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus may be relocated. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

International Graduate Applicants 

Welcome, and congratulations on taking your first step toward becoming part of Kean University’s diverse, international community! Below is a step-by-step guide to help international graduate applicants navigate the admissions process.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Complete a Kean University Online Application

Step 2: Pay The Application Fee

  • A non-refundable application fee of $75 USD is required.
  • Payment can be made directly through the online application portal.

Step 3: Send Supporting Documents

Academic Records

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. The Admissions Office will review these official transcripts received and may require a course-by-course evaluation of the official university transcript.

Evaluations must be completed by an agency affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Visit www.naces.org for a full list.

Preferred Vendors

The following vendors are preferred vendors in which they guarantee 5-day evaluations (upon receipt of your documentation) at a discounted rate. 

Additional Approved Vendors

English Language Proficiency

Required for all applicants whose secondary education was completed in a country where English is not the official language. 

Accepted Tests & Minimum Scores: 

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • Minimum Score: Internet-based: 79; Paper-based: 550
    • TOEFL exams taken after January 21, 2026 will require a minimum total score of 4
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Minimum Score: 6.0
  • Duolingo English Test
    • Minimum Score: 105

Important Notes: 

  • Scores must be from tests taken within the past two years.
  • Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. 

Waiver Policy: 

 Applicants may request a waiver by submitting one of the following: 

  • Official documentation confirming completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction
  • Official transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university

Note: Applicants to fully-online programs are not eligible for English proficiency waivers. 

Standardized Test Scores

Some graduate programs may require standardized test scores (e.g., GRE, GMAT). Please consult the specific program requirements to determine if a test is needed. 

Where To Send Supporting Documents

By Email:

ugprocessing@kean.edu

By Mail:

Kean University
Office of Admissions, Kean Hall
1000 Morris Ave
Union, NJ 07083

For additional information about the above items, please visit How to Submit Application Items