• Checklist of documents needed
• KIIS Application (must submit copy to IPO)
• Bellarmine Study Abroad Application
• Bellarmine Release Agreement & Contact Forms
• Academic Course Approval Form
• Bellarmine non refundable Summer Study Abroad Fee of $50 due upon submission of the application
• Copy of Passport
• Scholarship
• These forms listed above must be turned in to the International Programs Office by February 15th. Please contact the Study Abroad Advisor (Erica Ward 272-8423) if you have questions about the application process.

HOW TO APPLY TO A KIIS STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

• 1. Go to www.kiis.org
• 2. Read about your desired KIIS study abroad program (see links on homepage)
• 3. Meet with Bellarmine’s  Study Abroad Advisor Erica Ward , Miles 147, to complete all study abroad forms/documents required by Bellarmine.
• 4. To apply for a KIIS program, click on any one of the following links that appear on the KIIS website:
  • a. “To apply” (on left side menu of homepage)
  • b. “MyKIIS” (on top horizontal menu-bar that appears on any kiis.org webpage)
  • c. “Apply Now” (on homepage and on each KIIS program page

• 5. By clicking on any one of the above links, you’ll be taken to the KIIS application page (called MyKIIS). This is the application page for all KIIS programs.
• 6. On the MyKIIS page, you’ll need to set up an account (the same way you might set up a Gmail, Yahoo, etc. email account). To do so, click on the orange “Sign Up” button. It’s easy.

• 7. After you sign in, you’ll be greeted by a welcome/detailed instruction sheet. We recommend you print out the instruction sheet.

• 8. To begin, click on the “MyKIIS Application” link (at top of the welcome page).

• 9. On the next screen, click on “Click here to create my new MYKIIS application” (located at center-top of screen)

• 10. Complete the online application. Before you submit your application, remember to
  • upload your short essay. (You will need to compose a 250 word essay and upload it to your application. )

*Note: Apply Early (by January 20th) for most programs & Save $100 (see dates on online MyKIIS instruction sheet).

• 11. Pay your $150 application fee and submit the required forms (i.e. letter of recommendation, transcript, 3 photos, passport copy, etc. See online MyKIIS instruction sheet & below for details).
• Please request official transcripts from ALL universities attended at least 2 weeks prior to the KIIS application deadline. These should be sent directly to the KIIS office:     Kentucky Institute for International Studies
  Western Kentucky University
  1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030
  Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
• You will need to have a faculty member write a letter of recommendation. The KIIS form is available on the KIIS website. Please have the faculty member send a copy of the recommendation to the International Programs Office Miles Hall 146. The original should be sent to the same address listed above.
• You will need to send in 3 photos and a copy of your passport or passport application. This should be sent to the same KIIS address listed above.
• You will need to pay the $150 application fee online via credit card or send in $150 in the form of a money order or cashier ’s check.
• 12. Approximately 3 weeks AFTER the KIIS application deadline (February 15), you will be notified of your acceptance status.

After acceptance into a KIIS program and prior to departure:

• You must attend a MANDATORY orientation meeting for all KIIS participants that will be held in April. KIIS will contact you with the date, time and location.
• You must complete all required KIIS forms online. Several of these will need to be notarized. The originals should be sent to KIIS at WKU.
• You will need to come to the IPO (Miles 146-148) to pick up your Bellarmine Emergency ID card and verify that all of the information we have in your file is up to date.