Undergraduate Admissions

Build what takes you furthest.

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Kettering University is for those ready to achieve greater and arrive faster. Hone your problem-solving skills with industry-connected professors and gain professional experience through our unique Co-op program.

Rise to the challenge, launch an extraordinary career, and make a lasting impact with an undergraduate degree from Kettering. The Office of Admissions will guide you from application to enrollment. If you're ready to go further faster, we can take the next step together.

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How to Apply

How to Apply

Our online application process makes it simple to showcase your talents, achievements, and potential. Learn about applying and admission requirements.

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Why Choose Kettering for Your Bachelor’s Degree?

You have the drive to solve problems, to make things better, to win. At Kettering, your ambition, curiosity, and determination will thrive and fuel your path to excellence.

Cutting-Edge Academic Programs

Spend as much time in labs as you will in lectures. Through our hands-on majors, you'll elevate your tinkering into innovation, transform your experimentation into breakthroughs, and turn your next great idea into reality.

Unmatched Co-op Experience

Our Co-op is more than an internship — it's an immersive, no-holds-barred journey into the heart of your chosen field. Gain experience alongside professionals, earn up to $70,000 over nine terms, and graduate with the tools to skip entry-level positions.

High-Tech Research

Work side-by-side with our professors in first-of-their-kind labs starting  your first year. Don’t wait for the future — start building it right away at Kettering.

Types of Undergraduate Applicants

See our tailored resources and guidance for transfer, international, and military or veteran students.

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Transfer Students

Design your transfer journey with Kettering’s Associate Director of Transfer Admissions and learn about scholarship opportunities.

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International Students

Get ready for an academic challenge at Kettering University. Learn about important documents, requirements, and more.

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U.S. Military/Veterans

Learn about application steps, military tuition assistance, and other resources.

Earn Kettering Credit With AP & IB Achievements

Earn Kettering Credit With AP & IB Achievements

Your hard work in high school laid the foundation for your future success at Kettering. We offer college credit for excellent Advance Placement and International Baccalaureate exam scores that can be applied directly to your degree program. 
 

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Undergraduate Admitted Students

Undergraduate Admitted Students

Welcome to Kettering! You’ve proven yourself a top-tier learner, determined to rise to every challenge. Now that you've earned your place here, it’s time for your hard work to pay off.

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Resources for Prospective and Admitted Undergraduate Students

Resources for Prospective and Admitted Undergraduate Students

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Kettering University Is for Those Who Expect More

Our degrees aren’t for the average student — you stand out from the rest. Find the challenge you’re looking for by applying to Kettering University today.