School of Library and Information Science Academics

Prospective Students

To download a PDF of a handy checklist for the application process, click here.

The School of Library and Information Science masters degree program is accredited by the American Library Association. We are part of the College of Communications and Information Studies at the University of Kentucky. Note that definitive information about all graduate programs at the University of Kentucky can be found in the Graduate School publications and at the Graduate School web site.

Our program accepts applications for Spring (application deadline November 15), Summer (application deadline March 15) and Fall (application deadline June 15 though earlier deadlines may apply for scholarship purpoes).

Instructions for Completing Applications

Applicants must apply to the University of Kentucky Graduate School and separately to the University of Kentucky School of Library and Information Science.

To apply to the University of Kentucky Graduate School

Complete the Graduate School application.
Send one official transcript from each previous school attended to the UK Graduate School.
Send an official score report of your GRE results to the UK Gradaute School.
Pay the processing fee for the UK Graduate School.
For specific information about the UK Gradaute School and its application process, please refer to their web site at http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/.

To apply to the University of Kentucky School of Library and Information Science

Please complete the School of Library and Information Science Application for Admission.
Submit your personal statement. May be sent electronically to Will Buntin, Student Affairs Officer at will.buntin@uky.edu.
Submit three letters of recommendation. 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. If you are applying for a fellowship or graduate assistantship, please submit three letters written by faculty members who have taught you in class. If you are applying for admission only, we encourage letters or forms from faculty, but may also accept professional references.
Send us one copy (can be unofficial) of each of your transcripts.
If appropriate, also complete the Application for Graduate Assistantship and Intership.
Supplementary materials can be emailed to Will Buntin, Student Affairs Officer at will.buntin@uky.edu or sent via US mail to the School of Library and Information Science, 320 Lucille Little Fine Arts Library, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0224.
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.
Early application is encouraged.
See the SLIS Bulletin for detailed criteria for admission as well as deadlines
Information request form
For any questions, please contact Student Affairs Officer Mr Will Buntin.