Students in the master's program of the School are subject to the rules and procedures of the Graduate School. All students are encouraged to read the Graduate School Bulletin for detailed and official regulations pertaining to the program.

High enrollment and a continuing large number of applications make it impossible for the School to admit all who meet the admission criteria. The School's budget and number of faculty limit enrollment, and meeting the GPA and GRE criteria does not guarantee admission . Admission decisions are competitive, based on (i) analysis of a variety of relevant factors regarding the applicant and (ii) enrollment in the master's program, which determines the number of applicants who can be admitted.

Instructions for Completing Applications

• Complete and sign the Graduate School Application and mail it to: The Graduate School, University of Kentucky, Gillis Building, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0033.
• Complete the appropriate School of Library and Information Science application forms, taking care to answer all questions accurately and in detail. Forms can be found in our printed Bulletin and on our Forms web page. Attach your Admission Statement to the School application. Mail to the School of Library and Information Science, 502 King Library South, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0039.
• Ask the Registrar of each college or university you have attended subsequent to graduation from high school to send two official transcripts of your record to The Graduate School, University of Kentucky, Gillis Building, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0033.
• The General (Aptitude) Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is an admission requirement. You are responsible for arranging to take this examination and having copies of the scores sent to the Graduate School. Applicants should have a report of the examination sent at the earliest possible date.
• Three letters of recommendation are required, and are to be sent to the School by those who provide them. Forms provided the applicant may be used in lieu of letters. On your School application you are asked to furnish the names and addresses of those who will provide recommendations.
• Receipt of application forms, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and GRE test scores will not be individually acknowledged. When all have been received, the School will review the materials and either the Graduate School or the School will contact you if further information is necessary. Upon acceptance, the student will be sent a letter of notification from the Graduate School. The admission decision has been reached jointly by the Graduate School and the School of Library and Information Science.

  Deadlines for receipt of materials are provided in the information sent an individual who asks for such information. Early application is encouraged.

  See the SLIS Bulletin for detailed criteria for admission
  
  Admissions Office Contact:

  Student Affairs Officer: (859)257-3317

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