Travel restrictions: Find out about digital learning and how you can apply with confidence.
Last updated: April 28, 2020
Our university partners have a strong track record in online study and supporting international students, so you can apply to a US university with confidence. Here, we’ve answered some of the questions you might have about your future studies.
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Students who are unable to join their program in person on their original start date due to travel and visa delays caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can begin their ASU studies in a digital format. You will transition to on-campus study at the first available opportunity.
Kaplan and ASU admission teams will stay in close contact with you over the next months to help create the study plans that best enable you to fulfill your ASU dreams! In the meantime, you can contact us with questions and keep checking ASU’s FAQs for international students for the most up-to-date information.
Start your ASU experience early by taking remote classes over the summer and earn an Arizona State University Summer 2020 scholarship for doing it!
Students admitted to a bachelor’s degree (first-year entry or transfer) can get a head start on their ASU studies by enrolling in one or more classes remotely, beginning in May or July.
Students who are unable to join in person in New York at the start of the Summer or Fall semester due to travel restrictions and visa delays caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can begin their Pace program through online learning. This means you do not need to delay your education plans. You can then move to on-campus study at the first opportunity.
Graduate applicants to master’s degrees starting in Fall 2020 at Pace University do not need to submit GMAT or GRE scores. Pace has waived graduate admission test requirements for all its academic schools, including the Lubin School of Business.
This will be re-evaluated for future intakes as circumstances require. If you’re planning to start a master’s in New York in the Fall semester, apply to Pace now.
Absolutely. We are accepting applications to ASU, and the university is making offers of admission for the Summer and Fall 2020 intakes completely as normal.
You can join an Arizona State University live-hosted virtual experiences and watch student-guided video tours.
Yes! With digital learning you can begin your ASU studies from your home country, and stay on track without delaying your education plans. When you are able to travel to the USA, you can transition all your credits and continue the rest of your program on campus with no study gap. Arizona State University’s primary goal is for all students to progress toward their academic goals uninterrupted.
Read ASU’s information for students who are learning remotely at Arizona State University.
Also take a look at our ASU digital learning FAQ to find out more about remote study options in the Fall 2020 semester.
We are always happy to connect you with current students so that you can hear directly about their life as an ASU student!
Arizona State University international students are ready to talk to you about what you can expect on campus, as well as their own experiences with digital learning. Just contact us and we can put you in touch.
No, tuition charges remain unchanged. You’ll take the same program and enjoy the same high quality of teaching and support, whether classes are delivered in person or remotely.
However, you will save money because you will not need US health insurance nor to pay some of the standard university fees. Additionally, any scholarship awarded to you at admission is valid for digital learning
The application process remains the same: complete our online application form , selecting your preferred program. You can submit your application to Kaplan even if you can’t get all your supporting documents ready at this time.
Application deadlines for Global Launch programs (Intensive English and ASU-USA Pathways programs) have been extended to 5 business days before the start of each session, for students enrolling remotely.
Application deadlines for bachelor’s and master’s degrees remain the same at the present time. See more information about Fall 2020 dates.
Yes, Arizona State University is accepting the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test as evidence of English proficiency, for all students applying to the Fall 2020 intake.
Yes — ASU is also accepting the Duolingo English Test (DET). It’s an alternative for international students who are affected by test center closures. Watch our video about the benefits of Duolingo.
The exam may be taken from any computer that has a camera, audio, and reliable internet. You can start the test here. You can also do a practice test as well. You will need to first create an account and then register to take the test.
The exam cost is $49 (USD), but Kaplan has purchased a group of tests and will provide agents and applicants with coupon codes so the DET can be taken for free. Please ask your education advisor or Market Manager for further information about this.
A verification email will be sent to you within 2 days of completing the test. This contains a link for you to send your score to Arizona State University.
You can find answers to other common questions about DET on the Duolingo website.
If you are having difficulty getting required application documents, please submit your application to Kaplan anyway. We will review the application and provide guidance on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business is temporarily waiving letters of recommendation for graduate degree applications, except for the full-time MBA degree.
You can feel confident in moving forward with the admission process knowing that, whatever the situation in August, you can start your studies digitally or defer to the next available intake if you cannot travel to campus.
We encourage you to make your deposit and/or confirm your place, to keep on track with your US education plans. Arizona State University is committed to helping you take every step needed to become an ASU student.
If you are enrolling in the Summer 2020 semester (May or July), you will be joining your university program in a digital format. Teaching at ASU has moved from in-person to remote delivery until at least the end of the summer semester.
Due to the uncertain situation with US visa appointments and travel, we advise any students who are intending to enroll in the Fall 2020 semester (August or September) to expect to join your program from your home country, through ASU’s digital delivery platforms.
We will contact you in the coming weeks to discuss your study options, and how we can best support you on your path to university. When the situation settles, you can travel to the USA to continue your studies on campus.
Arizona State University has not yet announced when in-person classes will resume.
If on-campus classes are offered from the start of the Fall semester (August 2020), if you can get a visa and travel to campus in time for orientation, you should do so.
If you are unable to travel to the USA at that time, you will have the option to begin your studies remotely. You can then transition to campus at the first opportunity. There will be set intakes decided by ASU nearer the time. These could be for the start of a Fall B semester (October 2020) or the Spring semester (January 2021), but exact dates are not yet confirmed.
Yes. If you have an offer from ASU to begin, or transfer, to a degree in Fall 2020, you can get a headstart by starting your studies in a digital format in the Summer semester (joining either on May 18 or July 1).
In addition, if you do so you will receive a scholarship: the ASU Summer 2020 Award gives you a $500 tuition discount for every three credits you take.
If you would like to change your enrollment to the Summer 2020 semester, please contact your agent or Kaplan admission advisor.
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, US embassies and consulates in most countries worldwide have suspended all routine visa appointments. Normal visa services will resume as soon as possible, but there are no specific dates at this time.
Check usembassy.gov for the latest updates by embassy or consulate. (Latest information from the US Department of State.) If you are holding an I-20, you may find it hard to get a visa interview when US embassies and consulates resume visa services. We will advise you of your options if you are unable to get a visa in time to travel to campus.
No. If you are attending remotely from your home country, you do not need your I-20 before enrolling. However, we recommend that you get an I-20 ready to be in the best position when visa appointments open and programs are offered on-campus again.
Yes. Effective March 26, 2020, the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) made an exception to current regulations to allow universities to email I-20 documents to students. Emailed I-20s are suitable to use for visa appointments, when applicable. If an I-20 was previously mailed through physical mail, you should continue to use this physical document.
We are expecting ASU to announce later I-20 request deadlines for Fall 2020 applicants. We do not yet have exact details, but will publish new deadlines here as soon as they are confirmed.
No, but we encourage you to get all appropriate vaccines and submit the needed immunization paperwork when facilities are open and available again. This will ensure that your transition to on-campus study is not delayed.
Yes. If you are unable to travel to the USA in time to start your program and prefer not to join remotely, we can advise you on how to defer your offer of admission to the next available intake for the program.
You are covered by the enrollment deposit and tuition refund policies of Arizona State University. We will help you review your options to start a program remotely or defer your enrollment, before cancelling.
Absolutely. We are accepting applications to Pace University, and the university is making offers of admission for the Summer and Fall 2020 intakes completely as normal.
You can schedule a virtual tour and watch campus video tours.
You can also watch a virtual presentation for international students by Pace University.
Yes! With online learning you can begin your Pace University studies from your home country, and stay on track without delaying your education plans. When you are able to travel to the USA, you can transfer all your credits and continue the rest of your program on campus. Pace University will support international students in their transition to study in New York.
Read Pace University’s information for students who are learning remotely.
Also take a look at our Pace digital learning FAQ to find out more about remote study options in the Fall 2020 semester.
We are always happy to help you speak with a current student by phone or WhatsApp so you can find out what it’s really like to study in the USA.
Pace University Student Ambassadors are ready to talk to you about what you can expect, as well as their own experiences with digital learning. Just contact us or your agent and we can put you in touch.
No, tuition charges remain unchanged. You’ll take the same program and enjoy the same high quality of teaching and support, whether classes are delivered in person or remotely.
However, you will save money because you will not need US health insurance, nor to pay some of the standard university fees. Additionally, any scholarship awarded to you at admission is valid for online learning.
The application process remains the same: complete our online application form, selecting your preferred program. You can submit your application to Kaplan even if you can’t get all your supporting documents ready at this time.
Yes. Pace University is accepting the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test as evidence of English proficiency, for all students applying to the Fall 2020 intake.
Yes — Pace University accepts the at-home Duolingo English Test (DET). It’s an alternative for international students who are affected by test center closures. Watch our video about the benefits of Duolingo.
The exam may be taken from any computer that has a camera, audio, and reliable internet. You can start the test here. You can also do a practice test as well. You will need to first create an account and then register to take the test.
The exam cost is $49 (USD), but Kaplan has purchased a group of tests and will provide agents and applicants with coupon codes so the DET can be taken for free. Please ask your education advisor or Market Manager for further information about this.
A verification email will be sent to you within 2 days of completing the test. This contains a link for you to send your score to Pace University.
You can find answers to other common questions about DET on the Duolingo website.
If you are having difficulty getting required application documents, please submit your application to Kaplan anyway. We will review the application and provide guidance on a case-by-case basis.
Pace University has waived all GMAT and GRE score requirements for admission to its master’s degrees in Fall 2020, so students do not need to take these at-home tests.
Pace University understands that students and parents may be uncertain about the future. To help families made a decision, they have extended the date that enrollment deposits are refundable to August 1.
We encourage you to make your deposit to keep on track with your New York education plans. You can feel confident in moving forward knowing that, whatever the situation in September, you can start your studies digitally or defer to the next available intake if you cannot travel to campus.
If you are enrolling in the Summer 2020 semester (May or July), you will be joining your university program online. Teaching at Pace University has moved from in-person to digital delivery until at least the end of the summer semester.
Due to the uncertain situation with US visa appointments and travel, we advise any students who are intending to enroll in the Fall 2020 semester (September) to expect to join your program from your home country, through our Pace University’s digital delivery platforms.
We will contact you in the coming weeks to discuss your study options, and how we can best support you on your path to university. When the situation settles, you can travel to the USA to continue your studies on campus.
Pace University has not yet announced when in-person classes will resume. If on-campus classes are offered from the start of the Fall semester (September 2020), students who can get a visa and travel to campus in time for the start of classes should do so.
If you are unable to travel to the USA at that time, you will have the option to begin your studies remotely. You can then transition to campus at the first opportunity.
There will be set intakes decided by each university nearer the time. These could be for the start of a Fall B semester (November 2020) or the Spring semester (January 2021), but exact dates are not yet confirmed.
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, US embassies and consulates in most countries worldwide have suspended all routine visa appointments. Normal visa services will resume as soon as possible, but there are no specific dates at this time.
Check usembassy.gov for the latest updates by embassy or consulate. (Latest information from the US Department of State.) If you’re holding an I-20, you may find it hard to get a visa interview when US embassies and consulates resume visa services. We will advise you of your options if you are unable to get a visa in time to travel to campus.
No. Students who are attending remotely from their home country, do not need their I-20 before enrolling. However, we recommend that you get I-20 ready to be in the best position when visa appointments open and programs are offered on-campus again
Yes. Effective March 26, 2020, the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) made an exception to current regulations to allow you to receive your I-20 documents electronically. These are suitable to use for visa appointments, when applicable. If an I-20 was previously mailed through physical mail, you should continue to use this physical document.
We are expecting Pace University to announce later I-20 request deadlines for Fall 2020 applicants. We do not yet have exact details, but will publish new deadlines here as soon as they are confirmed.
No, but we encourage you to get all appropriate vaccines and submit the needed immunization paperwork when facilities are open and available again. This will ensure that your transition to on-campus study is not delayed.
Yes. If you are unable to travel to the USA in time to start your program and prefer not to join remotely, we can advise how to defer your offer of admission to the next available intake for the program.
You are covered by the enrollment deposit and tuition refund policies of Pace University. We will help you review your options to start a program remotely or defer your enrollment, before cancelling.
Absolutely. We are accepting applications to Simmons University, and they are making offers of admission for the Fall 2020 intake completely as normal.
Yes, you can schedule a Simmons University virtual visit.
Yes – Simmons University accepts the at-home Duolingo English Test (DET). It’s an alternative for international students who are affected by test center closures. Read more information about the Duolingo English Test.
According to current guidance, Simmons University has moved all teaching into an online format until at least the end of Summer semester (August 30).
You’ll find information in Simmons University online student resources guide.
Absolutely. You can submit your application to The University of Tulsa and they are making offers of admission for the Fall 2020 intake completely as normal.
Yes, you can take a University of Tulsa virtual tour.
Yes – The University of Tulsa accepts the at-home Duolingo English Test (DET). It’s an alternative for international students who are affected by test center closures. Read more information about the Duolingo English Test.
According to current guidance, The University of Tulsa has moved all teaching into an online format until at least the end of Summer semester (August 14).
Check out TU’s support to help students keep learning while classes are virtual.
Absolutely. You can submit your application to Northeastern University for Fall 2020 and they are making offers of admission for the Fall 2020 intake completely as normal.
Yes, you can sign up for a virtual campus visit.
According to current guidance, Northeastern University has moved all teaching into an online format until at least the end of Summer I semester (June 25) and at Northeastern College of Professional Studies until the end of Summer quarter (August 29)
You can find information in Northeastern’s student learning resources.
We hope you’ve found this information useful. If you are unsure of anything relating to your studies or your future plans with Kaplan Pathways, don’t hesitate to contact us or speak to your Kaplan representative. They’ll be happy to advise you and give you all the information you need.
