International Student Application Information
Welcome! We are excited you have made the decision to take the first step in your educational journey!International Admissions is for applicants who are NOT citizens or permanent resident card holders of the United States.
- COMPLETE the application. Choose your application type and see deadlines below.
- PAY a $50 USD application fee at time of submission by credit card.
- SUBMIT all required application documents. Application submission is only the first step in the application process.
- MAIL/DELIVER official and original documents to Fort Hays State University.
- All documents become the property of Fort Hays State University. Documents will not be returned to the student.
Fort Hays State University
Registrar’s Office
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601
APPLICATION TYPE & DEADLINES:
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Students who have earned their undergraduate degree and now want to advance their education toward a master’s degree. Nationally recognized master's programs are offered. Admission requirements may vary by program. Contact the Graduate School for more information.
Graduate School Deadlines
| Semester | On-Campus | Online |
| Fall Semester (August) | June 1 | See individual program deadline date |
| Spring Semester (January) | October 1 | See individual program deadline date |
| Summer Semester | Not permitted | See individual program deadline date |
UNDERGRADUATE ON-CAMPUS
FHSU offers an award winning education for students who want to experience campus life while preparing to be successful, engaged members of the global workforce. A multitude of programs, degrees, and certificates are offered to fit a students personal goals.
Undergraduate ON-CAMPUS Deadlines
| Semester | On-Campus |
| Fall Semester (August) | June 1 |
| Spring Semester (January) | October 15 |
| Summer Semester (June) | Not permitted |
UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE
Earn your degree with our flexible, affordable, and high-quality online programs available without leaving your home country. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the US, you must be physically located outside the United States or currently hold a qualified immigration status to apply as an online student.
Undergraduate ONLINE Deadlines
| Semester | Online | |
| Fall Semester (August) | August 1 |
Rolling admission, applications processed as received. Plan accordingly to assure timely delivery of documents and best course selection. |
| Spring Semester (January) | November 15 | |
| Summer Semester (June) | May 1 |
NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS
Non-Degree seeking students are able to take classes at FHSU but will not earn a degree.
| Application Deadline Non-Degree students | |
| Fall Semester (August) | June 1 |
| Spring Semester (January) | October 15 |
Contact the International Student Services Office with questions regarding undergraduate on-campus, online, and Nondegree.