What are the requirements to be admitted to UK?
As a transfer student, with a 2.0 GPA and 24 earned credit hours, you can be admitted into the majority of UK's programs of study. However, there are a number of majors that are considered selective, which have slightly higher GPA requirements. Please note, UK has adopted a test-optional policy through the 2028-29 academic year. This means students who have earned less than 24 hours can be considered for admission without standardized test scores.
Read about Transfer Admission Requirements
What majors are selective?
Majors in the Colleges of Business and Economics, Communication and Information, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Nursingand Public Health are considered selective.
Do any colleges have additional applications?
Yes, the Colleges of Design, Fine Artsand Health Sciences have required additional applications for prospective students.
How do I apply?
Apply Online
I can't find my major on the application.
Some majors are designated with a Pre- status until you obtain major standing here at UK. If you're having trouble finding your major, try looking in the P section of the alphabetical dropdown menu when you select your major in theonline application.
How is KY residency determined?
Kentucky residency is evaluated by the residency team in the Office of the Registrar. Read more about residency hereor email your questions toresidency@uky.edu.
Where do I send my transcript? Does it need to be a hard copy?
We will accept both hard-copy official transcripts as well as digital copies, provided that they are sent to us by the institution that you previously attended and are indeed official copies. Have digital transcripts sent todocuments@uky.edu and hard-copy transcripts can be addressed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 100 Funkhouser Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0054.
How can I check my application status?
You can check your application status by logging into theonline applicationand clicking the Check Status link under the Already applied? header.
When will I know if I'm admitted? How long does it usually take?
You will receive a letter in the mail regarding your admission decision about three to four weeks after we receive your application and supporting documents.
How do I confirm my admission?
You will confirm your acceptance offer by registering to attend a Big Blue Nation Orientation. Once you receive your acceptance packet in the mail,follow the instructionsto set up your linkblue account and choose an orientation date.
How do I sign up for a Big Blue Nation Orientation? Do I have to attend one?
Sign up for yourBig Blue NationOrientation viamyUK, following these instructions. Attendance is required for all students, with the exception of summer non-degree students and military-affiliated students with verifiable orders that interfere with the orientation dates. At BBN Orientation, you'll sit down with your academic advisor and schedule your first semester of classes here at UK - you don't want to miss out on that!
When can I register for my classes?
You will be able to register for classes with the help of your college advisor at yourBig Blue NationOrientation. After your first semester, you will register for classes during priority registration. You will be assigned a window when you may register for classes online through the myUK portal.
Do I have to pay the $50 application fee?
The application fee is required to process your application. However, there are opportunities for free applications at certain recruitment events and onTransfer Tuesdays.
How do I apply if I'm not a US citizen?
If you hold a current US visa or will need to apply for one, complete the international applicationhere. All other prospective students will complete the domestic application. Once your admission officer receives and reviews your application, our International Student and Scholar Services team will contact you a list of needed items.
When can I transfer? Do I need a certain number of hours?
You can transfer with any number of credit hours earned after high school graduation. If you have 24 or more earned credit hours, we will only require a transcript from each college or university you have previously attended. If you have 23 or fewer earned credit hours, we will also need your high school transcript and your ACT/SAT scores (optional through 2028-29)in addition to your college transcript(s). UK is test-optional for admission through the 2028-29 academic year; this means students with less than 24 earned hours may be considered for admission without standardized test scores. Learn more about our test-optional policy here.You can find more information about this on ourTransfer Requirementspage.
Are there expiration dates on my ACT or SAT scores?
We are not be able to accept ACT or SAT scores that are more than five years old. If your scores are more than five years old, you will either need to retake the ACTor SAT, attend a community college until you have earned at least 24 credit hours orstudents may also choose to apply using our test-optional policy. Applying test-optionalmeaning students with less than 24 earned credit hours may be considered for admission to UK without standardized test scores. Learn more about our test-optional policy, which runs through the 2028-29 academic year, here.
What about my AP scores? Do those expire?
Unlike ACT/SAT scores, AP scores do not expire! Please see the CollegeBoard’sAP websitefor information regarding their maintenance of AP records.
