Admission to Kairos International University is open to all persons regardless of race, color, gender, handicap, nationality, ethnic origin, or personal Christian commitment. The Office of Admissions compiles applicants’ academic records, including letters of recommendation, and personal information. Completed files will be forwarded to the admission committee for application reviews.
Admissions determinations may have the followingresults:
Full Admission: Applicant meets all qualifications to be admitted to the academic program that he/she will pursue.
Provisional Admission: Admission document(s) and/or academic qualification(s) of the applicant appear to be incomplete and/or needed, respectively. These students may enroll as full or part-time students while they rectify their deficit(s) within one semester.
Probationary Admission: Admission is granted under certain conditions in that the applicant should demonstrate his/her academic capabilities during the first nine credit hours or 12 credit hours of academic work at Kairos International University, with no less than 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for graduates. Upon successful earning of the appropriate GPA, he/she will be fully admitted.
Rejection: Applicant is not admitted to any KIU programs.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Applicants must submit the following materials to the Office of Admissions no less than 60 days prior to the first semester to enroll:
ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS
1. Submit KIU application form with all required documents.
2. $100.00 non-refundable application fee
3. Two recent photographs
BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMS
- Submit KIU application form with all required documents.
- $100.00 non-refundable application fee
- Applicants with a high school diploma, or equivalency diploma on the basis of the General Education Development (GED) tests are also considered for admission.
- Students who have taken college level studies in high school and have been accepted by the Advanced Placement Program (APP) of the College Entrance Board.
- Students with course work approved by the advanced testing programs of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the United States military forces/Defense Activity for nontraditional Educationsupport (USAF/DANTES) through the Department of Defense, Subject Standardized Tests(SSTS), which will be considered to meet GE core requirements. AP, CLEP, or DANTES credit is given to meet GE core requirements: APP, CLEP, and/or DANTES credit is given only for lower level general education courses. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to Sycamore University. A tuition charge is made for each of these courses or tests transferred to Global Gateway University.
- Two recent photographs (for student ID).
MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMS
- Application form for admission
- $100.00 non-refundable application fee
- A brief autobiographical statement
- Official transcripts appropriate for the program: A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Two recent photographs (for student ID).
TUITION AND FEES
The cost of tuition covers only a portion of our students’ educational expenses; therefore, Kairos International University depends upon the generous gifts of alumni, supporters, and friends to ensure the highest quality educational experience for our students and the continued growth of our institution.
Application Fee (Non-refundable) $ 100.00
per credit hour
Associate $ 200.00
Bachelor $ 200.00
Master $ 240.00
Doctorate $ 300.00
(Student fees per semester) E-Learning
Student I.D. Card $ 10.00
Official Transcript/Document Fee $ 10.00
Financial Planning:
All registration and tuition fees are due and payable at the time of registration. Payment arrangements can be made as determined by the financial office.
REFUND POLICIES
The University policy on tuition and fee refunds for students withdrawing from the University, whether voluntarily or by dismissal is set forth below. Written notification of withdrawal must be submitted to the business office.
Tuition: Refunds for residential students who withdraw after tuition has been paid, but prior to registration and the first day of classes, will be refunded 100% of tuition.
After the beginning of classes, refunds will be calculated as follows:
-Traditional Semester
1. 1st Week 90%.
2. 3rd Week 70%
3. 5th Week 50%
4. 7th Week 30%
5. After 7th Week No Refund
-Non-Traditional Semester (8 Week Module)
1. 1st Week 90%
2. 2nd Week 70%
3. 3rd Week 50%
4. 4th Week 30%
5. After 4th Week No Refund
If a Distance Education student withdraws from a class, the withdrawal must be done in writing to the Registrar within 30 days of the beginning of the course. If withdrawal is requested within the 30-day time period, a refund of 50% of paid tuition will be reimbursed to the student.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The University has a limited amount of funds available for financial aid. Aid is granted to students on the basis of need and the availability of funds. Students requesting financial aid should submit afinancial assistance form to the Financial Aid Office.
Kairos University has a convenient “Application Checklist,” to walk you through step-by-step what you need to do to apply. You can find it under the entry, “Admission Forms.” That is also where you can find all of the forms you will need to apply to Kairos University.