International Students
Kenyon students come from all 50 states plus 41 foreign countries to form a close-knit academic community where collaboration is the guiding spirit. You will find challenging classes, interesting organizations, and a rich cultural life.
If you're an international student who is already attending an American college and you wish to transfer to Kenyon, follow the steps for transferring to Kenyon. If you're an international student who is currently living in the United States, follow the steps below.
Questions? Contact the admissions office.
Steps to Applying for Admission for International Students
1. Non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States should complete the optional Part I of the Kenyon application.
Students who apply online are not required to pay an application fee.
Under the Early Decision process, candidates who feel strongly that Kenyon is their first choice commit to attend the College if offered admission; they also guarantee that they have filed no other Early Decision applications and that they will withdraw any regular applications if admitted to Kenyon. If you intend on applying to Kenyon under this binding early decision process, you must sign and submit the Early Decision Agreement Form.
2. Part II: Common Application
3. Part III: Kenyon Supplement to the Common Application
Apply Online, Parts II and III
4. Official standardized test results from one of the following:
- SAT I Reasoning Test
- ACT (American College Test)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This is recommended for students for whom the primary language of instruction has not been English. More about TOEFL...
- GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System). More about IELTS...
5. Have your secondary school college counselor complete one of the following:
- Common Application Secondary School Report if you attend a school using U.S. education systems (including AP or IB curriculum).
- International Supplement to the Secondary School Report if your school uses non-U.S. education systems.
If you do not have a secondary school counselor, submit a second teacher evaluation.
6. Official mid-year grade report. This should be submitted following the completion of the first semester or term. Your secondary school college counselor completes this form.
7. Teacher Evaluation from a teacher who has taught you in a traditional college-preparatory course during your junior or senior year.
Explore financial aid.
International students applying for need-based financial aid will be required to complete either the PROFILE (Kenyon code 1370) or both the International Student Financial Aid Form (ISFAF) and the Certification of Finances. The ISFAF and Certification of Finances are both free. If you are admitted to Kenyon, you will be required to complete the PROFILE if you have not already done so. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for any questions you may have regarding financial aid at Kenyon.