200 Ulmer Hall – Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania – 570.484.2140 – Institute for International Studies 1
All international exchange and visiting students must be nominated by their home institution in order apply for admission
to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (LHUP). An incomplete application will not be considered.
Application Deadlines: Spring semester: November 1 and fall semester: April 1.
Instructions: The application packet is a fillable Adobe Acrobat PDF. Students must type all fields, print the document,
and scan back as a PDF to submit to John Gradel at jrg5874@lockhaven.edu. All forms except the pre-arrival form are
due at the time of application. Hand written and incomplete applications will not be processed.
1. Application Form – complete this form that provides necessary information about you.
2. Academic Planning Form - this form assists us with creating your student class schedule. You should complete
this with your academic advisor/professor/tutor. Please list all classes taken at your home university. The IIS can
also accept a copy of your transcript if translated into English.
3. International Exchange Student Registration Form – this form assists us with registering you in classes. You
should complete this with your academic advisor/professor/tutor. Please select up to 10 classes/courses you would
be interested in taking at LHU. Please note the following important items:
o The course catalog with unit descriptions lists all the possible class/courses that could be taught at
LHUP (http://www.lockhaven.edu/coursecatalog/) – this is not the final fall or spring course offerings.
Students may not be enrolled in their preferred courses as some courses are not offered every
semester, although we will do our best to find acceptable substitutes. The final schedule is posted
after the deadline, so you may have classes in your list that are not offered.
o Students whose first language is not English, will be enrolled in one (1) class for a total of three (3) credits:
English Composition for International Students. If English is your first language, you will be not be placed into
English Composition for International Students unless requested on your form.
o Students will be registered for four (4) classes for a total of twelve (12) credits which is a typical workload for
students studying in the United States. One (1) of the classes is listed above leaving three (3) left to choose,
unless your first language is English, you will be placed in four (4) different classes.
o If you need to enroll in 15 credits for a total of 5 classes, please indicate on the application.
o Not all “1
st
choice” classes can be accommodated as the class may not be taught that semester. Please select
ten (10) different classes within the 100-200 level range.
4. Immigration Document (F-1 Visa: Form I-20 or J-1 Visa: DS-2019) Application– these forms provide us
information needed to provide you with the correct immigration documents to apply for a student visa. Proving you
have sufficient financial support to attend LHU is required, so supporting proof of financial documents should also
be attached to this application.
5. Residence Life Roommate Selection Form - this form assists with selecting your room.
6. Health Services History Form – this form is required to ensure you have the correct immunizations and to
provide Health Services with your health history should you need medical assistance.
7. Pre-Arrival Form – this form should be submitted after receiving acceptance to LHU and no later than two (2)
weeks prior to arriving to LHU to guarantee free airport shuttle transportation.
8. Copy of Passport – Please attach a scanned copy of your passport photo page with biographical information
(name, country, place of birth, etc.). This is required to receive immigration documents.
9. English Language Proficiency Requirement: Please attach a scanned copy of scores from an English
Proficiency exam (ex: TOEFL, TOPIK) or letters stating you are proficient in the English language (countries where
English not the first language). This will be necessary to be issued a visa.
Any questions and applications should be directed to John Gradel at jrg5874@lockhaven.edu
regarding the international student exchange and visiting application.
International
Exchange & Visiting
Student Application