Select the student status that best describes you to get started:
To learn if our online options are available in your location, please check the State Authorization Map if you are located inside the United States, or, check the Global Compliance Map if you are located in another country. Your application cannot be considered for a program that is not offered in your location.
Apply to a UK Online graduate degree or certificate program. Applicants should already have a bachelor’s degree. Watch this step-by-step video about how to apply to graduate school at the University of Kentucky.
View your program-specific information for deadline dates and supplemental materials required for your application. Some programs may require you to submit a separate application in addition to your application to the UK Graduate School. Read your program page carefully.
You may apply for as many programs as you wish, but EACH program requires a separate application and application fee.
The following information is required to set up an account:
You will use this account information to return to complete an unfinished application or review a completed application’s status.
All materials must be uploaded to the online application system. You can save your progress and return to your application later. Once everything is ready, submit your application.
The fee for domestic applicants is $65.00 per application and $75.00 per application for international applicants. Please note that the application cannot be submitted without payment of this fee. Application fees are non-refundable.
If you have any questions about UK’s online graduate application process, you may either send an email to GSAdmissions@uky.edu or call either (859) 257-9390 or (859) 257-4905.
Many of our graduate programs do not require GRE scores to apply. See a list of all programs that have waived GRE scores. If a personal statement is required, view helpful tips on how to write a compelling grad school personal statement.
Students will be contacted with a decision via email and regular mail. You can also view the status of your application by logging into your account.
Apply to a UK Online undergraduate degree or certificate program. Start here if this is your first time enrolling as a college student.
Undergraduate students applying to online programs follow the same application process as in-person students. Get information pertaining to deadlines, application requirements and pre-college curriculum at the Undergraduate Admission page. If you are applying to an undergraduate certificate program, and are not already enrolled at UK, you will need to apply as a non-degree-seeking student.
Create an undergrad application account
Share your personal story in 250-650 words.
Share what you have been involved with in recent years. This can be school-related, volunteer experience, or work experience.
When your application is ready, submit it by the deadline. You will have to pay the $50 non-refundable application fee.
Students will be contacted with a decision via email and regular mail. You can also view the status of your application by logging into your account.
Apply as a Transfer Student into an Undergraduate Program.
If you have 24 or more earned credit hours, we 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.
Use the Transfer Credit Tool to see how to complete your degree at UK.
Create an undergrad application account.
Share what you have been involved with in recent years. This can be school-related, volunteer experience, or work experience.
When your application is ready, submit it by the deadline. You will have to pay the $50 non-refundable application fee.
Students will be contacted with a decision via email and regular mail. You can also view the status of your application by logging into your account.
If you have earned graduate credit hours that you think should apply to your UK graduate program, you must first be admitted to the program and then work with your program’s Director of Graduate Studies to apply for transfer of credit.
For graduate credit earned at UK, there is no restriction on transfer of credit hours.
For graduate credit earned at another regionally accredited university, a maximum of 9 hours can be transferred (or 25% of the credit hours needed to fulfill either master’s/specialist degree requirements or doctoral pre-qualifying coursework requirements).
Students should review the information on Transfer Credit listed in the Graduate Student Bulletin. (Select the academic year you are accepted from the drop down in the upper right hand corner to view the correct graduate bulletin.)
If you were previously enrolled at UK, you can apply for readmission. Please pay special attention to the unique application deadlines for this type of admission, located on the Undergraduate Readmission page. Any holds on your student account must be cleared before readmission can be determined.
Official transcript from each college or university attended since enrolled at UK (if applicable)
Complete the application and pay the non-refundable application fee.
Students will be contacted with a decision via email and regular mail. You can also view the status of your application by logging into your account.
Non-degree status affords an opportunity for individuals to pursue lifelong learning without the structure of degree-seeking status and is consistent with the educational mission of the University.
Additional information and resources unique to those with military experience include:
UK offers unique resources to best support students with military experience. Those with military benefits or experience can start their application following the steps listed above for either undergraduate or graduate applicants.
Additional information and resources unique to those with military experience include:
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