Project Graduate is a statewide initiative to assist adult learners who have accumulated 80 or more credit hours to return to finish their first bachelor’s degree.
UK Project Graduate Benefits
You'll be connected with a single point of contact at UK, your $50 application fee will be waived and you'll fill out an abbreviated application with a quick turnaround time, and you'll have access to academic advising, priority enrollment and a personalized degree summary and audit.
For more information, contact Aaron Vaught, at aaron.vaught@uky.edu or (859) 257-2031.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the criteria for Project Graduate?
Prior UK Students must meet the following criteria:
- You must be eligible for readmission to complete your 1st bachelor degree
- You must have at least 80 earned credits
- You must have been out of school for at least 2 years
Transfer Students from public institutions in the state of Kentucky must meet the following criteria:
- You must be eligible as a transfer to complete your 1st bachelor degree
- You must have at least 80 earned hours
- You must have been out of school for at least 2 years
I have 80 credit hours but some are from a community college, will those apply?
Yes, but UK limits the total number of transfer credit hours from a community college to 67 credits.
Do I have to complete the same degree I started?
No. UK offers many degree programs and majors. Visit UK's list of majors for more information.
I have been out of school for 20 years. Can I still return?
Yes. Project Graduate students can return at any age.
Are there any online classes available?
Yes! Visit UK Online for more information.
Can I test out of classes?
UK does allow credit by exam for CLEP. Visit the UK Bulletin's section on Special Academic Programs for more information.
Does a Project Graduate degree differ from any other bachelor degree?
Project Graduate is not a degree, but a program to assist students who want to return to pursue any UK undergraduate program.
How do I apply?
Complete this short application and mail it, along with all your college transcripts, to the address below:
University Registrar
University of Kentucky
10 W.D. Funkhouser Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
Does UK offer any options for childcare?
Yes, please visit the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass website for more information.