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ADMISSIONS ITEM HOW TO SUBMIT TO KEAN UNIVERSITY'S ADMISSIONS OFFICE
High School Transcript Submit a request to your high school counselor or college office for a copy of your transcript to be emailed/faxed/mailed to the Kean Office of Admissions. See bottom of page for contact information.
SAT/ACT Scores

- Select Kean University when you register for your exam, or on test day.

- Submit a request online for your SAT/ACT scores to be sent to Kean after you test. 

- Kean's School Codes: SAT: 2517; ACT: 2582.

- Request that your high school email/fax/mail your scores to Kean University.
Essay/Personal Statement

- Upload to your Kean Application/Common Application.

-Mail/fax/email a .doc or .pdf copy of your essay to the Kean Office of Admissions.
Previous College/University Transcripts Submit a request to each of your previously attended College/University's Registrar's Office to have an official paper/electronic transcript sent to Kean University Admissions Office.
Letters of Recommendation

- Use the Recommendation Tool on your Kean Application or CougarApp Portal to electronically send Recommendation requests to your recommender. 

- Provide pre-addressed, stamped envelopes to the recommender to mail their signed letter in a sealed envelope to the Kean Office of Admissions. 

- Have your recommender email the letter of recommendation in a .doc or .pdf  format from his or her professional email account to the Kean Admissions email account at admitme@kean.edu.
Portfolio / Auditions

Electronic portfolio submissions are required for the following programs:  

  • Advertising (B.F.A.) 
  • Architectural Studies (B.A.)
  • Architecture (M.Arch.)
  • Architecture 3-Year Degree Option (M.Arch)
  • Fine Arts - Fine Arts Education (B.A.)
  • Fine Arts - Fine Arts Supervision (M.A.)
  • Fine Arts - Initial Certification (M.A.)
  • Fine Arts - Studio (M.A.) 
  • Graphic Design - (B.F.A.)
  • Industrial Design (B.I.D.) 
  • Interior Design (B.F.A.)
  • Music (B.A.)
  • Music Education (B.M.)
  • Music Performance (B.M.)
  • Studio Art (B.F.A.)
  • Theatre (B.A.)
  • Theatre Design & Technology (B.F.A.)
  • Theatre Performance (B.F.A.) 
  • Theatre Performance - Musical Theatre Option (B.F.A.)

Portfolios should be submitted via your Kean Application or CougarApp Portal. Competetive applicants may be required to attend a virtual or In-Person Audition. 
Proof of RN License

For applicants applying to Nursing, proof of an RN license should be uploaded as a supporting document via your CougarApp Portal after submitting your Kean Application. Proof of an RN license can be obtained at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov.
Nursing Health Clearance/Criminal Background Check

If you are deemed a candidate for one of Kean's Nursing programs, you will be contacted via email to proceed with a health clearance and criminal background check through CastleBranch.

When placing an order, please use Kean's unique package ID: KA63bgdtim. Upon receiving the results, please upload a copy as a supplemental item via your CougarApp Portal.  
Theater Audition Please reference audition information here. 
Music Contact the Conservatory of Music to schedule your audition date at (908) 737-4330, or email us at music@kean.edu.
NACES Transcript Evaluation Request that the NACES accredited evaluation service mail an official copy of your evaluation to the Kean of Office of Admissions. 
TOEFL/IELTS Score Report

- Select Kean University when you register for your exam, or on test day.

- Submit a request online for your TOEFL/IELTS  scores to be sent to Kean after you test.

-Kean’s School Code: 2517

 

Kean University
Office of Admissions
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
Email: ugprocessing@kean.edu
Fax: (908) 737-7105

Note: Please include your First Name, Last Name, Middle Initial and Birthdate, or your Kean Applicant ID, along with each emailed/ mailed/ faxed item.