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International Exchange Program application

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  • NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION

  • DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND CITIZENSHIP

  • In order to ensure your academic success at KCAI, you may be asked to participate in a Skype interview or provide additional information to determine your English language proficiency.
  • DEPARTMENT INFORMATION AND COURSE SELECTION

  • If "Other" please enter the name of that Institution.
  • If you are not attending one of the exchange partner schools listed, Kansas City Art Institute may not have an exchange agreement with your current institution. Please click “submit” and the Registrar's Office will contact you directly to discuss your application.
  • KCAI Course Information:

    Consult KCAI’s online course catalog​ for information regarding course offerings and content http://kcai.edu/academics/course-catalog. You may search offerings by a department and/or term in which you wish to attend. If your desired term is not shown, please view the most recent term from the previous academic year for reference. Each student is responsible for fulfilling course and degree requirements at their home institution. It is imperative that you discuss in advance with your home institution’s academic advisor all courses that will be taken on exchange. KCAI retains the right to cancel, substitute, limit, or otherwise alter courses offered in a given semester and to set pre-requisites or conditions for registration in all courses. KCAI requires international students to take a minimum of 12 KCAI credits in order to obtain an F-1 Student Visa.
  • Course Request(s) (enter course code/number): 
    Use the "+" to the right of each field to add up to six course requests.
  • Please upload your academic transcripts.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: pdf.
  • Please upload your personal statement which should clearly address the following: background and experience in art; personal and artistic/educational goals while studying at KCAI.
    Accepted file types: pdf.
  • References

    Two letters of reference are required for your application to KCAI. The references should preferably be an art or academic instructor, or another professional reference as appropriate. Letters should provide a candid evaluation of the student and describe the relationship to and artistic involvement with the applicant. Letters should also describe the applicant's artistic ability, potential for leadership, communication and collaborative skills, and work ethic. Letters must be emailed directly to registrar@kcai.edu from the reference and should not be sent by the student.
  • A visual portfolio of 10 - 15 individual works is required for the application. You are welcome to include a maximum of five writing samples, though not required. Applicants can include a link to their portfolio below, when possible. Allowed Media Types: -- Images (up to 5MB each) -- PDFs (up to 10MB each)
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, .
  • Provide a link to your online portfolio.
  • Provide links to videos or audio files on Vimeo, Youtube, Soundcloud or other video or audio sharing platforms.
  • Acknowledgement:

  • • I understand that my application will not be considered until all materials have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
    • I understand that documents and materials not submitted as outlined in the International Exchange Checklist may cause my application to be delayed for review or denied.
    • I understand that if I am accepted to KCAI as an International Exchange Student, I will be asked to provide additional information in order to receive an F-1 Student Visa such as proof of finances, international health insurance coverage meeting KCAI’s requirements, and a copy of the biographical page of my passport.

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