Welcome, Prospective Transfer Students!
We're delighted you're considering becoming a part of the UK community. We want to do everything we can to answer your questions, guide you through the transfer application process, and introduce you to the University of Kentucky and to see blue!
The University of Kentucky has a mission to become a Top 20 public research institution. As a student at UK, you can be part of a university on the move. You will study with fellow students ranked near the top of their class, who like you, are dedicated to learning and achievement. With more than 200 academic programs, many of which are nationally ranked, and 340 students clubs and organizations, you can find your place at UK.
Enhancing our students' educational experiences are our beautiful campus and the thriving city of Lexington — voted the 48th best city in the entire world in which to live by the "World Wide Quality of Living Survey" and ranked fifth among Best Places for Business and Careers by Forbes Magazine in 2008. Visit UK, and discover for yourself why so many people love our campus and our community.
We look forward to working with you during your transfer process. If you can't find the answers to your questions here, please contact us at 859-257-7595 or 859-257-7265.
Transfer Students
The University of Kentucky categorizes transfer applicants by the following types:
- Transfer with 23 or fewer hours of college work since high school graduation
- Transfer from another institution with 24 or more semester hours earned or in progress
Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer I (May): April 15
Summer II (June/July): May 15
How Courses Transfer
The University of Kentucky has over 400,000 established course equivalencies from institutions across the United States. Use the Transfer Equivalency Database to learn more about how your courses will transfer to the University of Kentucky. Please refer to the Transfer Equivalency Guide to learn more about the transfer equivalency process at the University of Kentucky.
Students transferring to the University of Kentucky may be required to provide course descriptions or course syllabi of all transfer work for advising and registration purposes.
You may also use CAS, the Course Applicability System to run a degree audit to determine how your transfer work would complete requirements for your program at UK.
All official transcripts should be sent to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
100 W. D. Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
Requirements
- Transfer applicants with 23 or fewer semester hours earned or in progress must submit the following:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission
- Test Scores: Official results for either the ACT (American College Test) or the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) must be submitted. Student copies, high school report copies, or scores from high school transcripts will not be accepted.
- Transcripts:
- Submit a complete official high school transcript including the date of graduation.
- An official transcript must also be submitted from each college or university attended even if no credit was earned.
- Non-Refundable Application Processing Fee: Attach $50 in cash, check, or money order made payable to the University of Kentucky. Full-time UK employees who submit a copy of their UK staff card are not required to pay the application processing fee.
- Transfer applicants with 24 or more semester hours earned or in progress must submit the following:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission
- Transcripts: Official transcript from each college or university and high school attended.
- Non-Refundable Application Processing Fee: Attach $50 in cash, check, or money order made payable to the University of Kentucky. Full-time UK employees who submit a copy of their UK staff card are not required to pay the application processing fee.
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