Students will be required to complete three applications:
- An internal Kent State Education Abroad application.
- An ISEP application.
- And a partner university application.
These quick steps below will help walk you through the process.
First, start an Education Abroad Application
- Students must also complete an international Kent State application to participate in an ISEP program.
- You can begin your OGE application by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
- Your Education Abroad application will be accepted upon ISEP placement (see below).
- Please note that acceptance to the program by Kent State University does not serve as final approval. ISEP and the host institution grant final approval for each applicant.
Then, start an ISEP Application
- Students must create an ISEP account with their Kent State email. From there, you are required to submit one single application through the ISEP website for your program(s) of interest. Please follow the application instructions on the ISEP website.
- Review the ISEP Chances of Placement guide to better understand the ISEP Exchange application and placement process.
Next, wait for ISEP Placement
Once the ISEP application deadline has passed, students will be placed at one of their program(s) of interest. Each year, ISEP begins reviewing applications following their priority application deadlines on September 15 and March 1.
ISEP Exchange
For ISEP Exchange applicants, ISEP makes placement decisions based on exchange space available at each host institution and academic fit for the student.
Exchange applicants can expect to receive their placement notification within 2-4 weeks of the priority deadline.
ISEP Direct
For ISEP Direct applicants, there is no limit to the number of program spaces available, so chances of placement are excellent provided you meet the program requirements.
Direct applicants can expect to receive their placement notification within 1-2 weeks of submission, following the priority deadline.
Finally, complete the Host University Application
- Once ISEP has placed you in a program, you will receive instructions directly from ISEP about completing an application for the host university.
- Please note your final acceptance into the program is contingent on official acceptance from the host institution.
- Confirmation of placement usually takes 3-4 weeks while the host institution reviews your application.