2009-2010 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Welcome to the University of Kentucky Online Application A message from the campus: Thank you for considering the University of Kentucky.  We process applications on a rolling basis for Fall semester admission starting in October.  Once your application is received in our office we will begin processing immediately. You will be notified by postcard that we have received your application.  You will also be contacted in about 2-3 weeks with a status report or request for additional documents (letters of recommendation, transcript, etc.).  Last updated: 2/15/2006 2:53:00 PM PST Application Checklist Freshman applicants Freshman applicants must submit the following: This online application Official ACT/SAT I test scores* Official high school transcript $50 nonrefundable processing fee Transfer applicants (less than 23 semester hours earned) Transfer applicants with 23 or fewer semester hours earned or in progress must submit the following: This online application Official ACT/SAT I test scores* Official high school transcript with date of graduation posted Official transcript from each college or university attended $50 nonrefundable processing fee Note: The earlier you send your application and transcripts the sooner we can evaluate your transfer credits. Transfer applicants (24+ semester hours earned) Transfer applicants with 24 or more semester hours earned or in progress must submit the following: This online application Official transcript from each college or university attended $50 nonrefundable processing fee Readmission applicants Readmission applicants must submit the following: This online application Official transcript from each college or university attended since enrolled at UK $50 nonrefundable processing fee Visiting (transient) applicants Visiting applicants must submit the following: This online application Official letter of good standing (including grade point average) $50 nonrefundable processing fee Nondegree/Auditor applicants Nondegree and auditor applicants must submit the following: This online application $50 nonrefundable processing fee Note: Some colleges allow nondegree status students. See the list of majors on screen 3. Currently enrolled nondegree students applying for degree-seeking status Nondegree to degree-seeking applicants must submit the following: This online application Official transcript from each college or university attended $50 nonrefundable processing fee *ACT / SAT I test scores – Official results for either the ACT (American College Test) or the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) are required directly from the testing agency. Arrangements to take either test may be made through your high school counselor’s office. Indicate to the testing service that an official score report should be sent to the University of Kentucky (UK’s code for ACT is 1554, UK’s code for SAT I is 1837). Student copies, high school report copies, or scores from high school transcripts will not be accepted. Official high school transcript – This transcript should reflect grades through at least six semesters of high school work. If you are a high school graduate, submit a complete official transcript including the date of graduation. Official college or university transcripts – An official transcript from each college or university attended even if no credit was earned. Official letter of good standing – An official letter of good standing (including grade point average) from the applicant’s sponsoring institution or an official transcript from sponsoring institution. Nonrefundable application processing fee – Enclose check or money order made payable to the University of Kentucky. Admission Deadlines   Fall Spring Summer I (May) Summer II (June/July) Freshman applicants February 15 October 15 February 15 February 15 Transfer, readmission, nondegree applicants August 1 December 1 April 15 May 15   Priority Deadline Final Deadline Winter Term (all applicants) October 15 December 15 Students must submit an application and all required documents by the deadlines listed above to be considered for admission to the university. Early application, well in advance of these deadlines, is highly recommended. Application term: This online application and fees are term specific. If you complete this application for a particular term and do not enroll for that term, a new application and fee must be submitted should you desire to be considered for admission to a later term. Required readmission: Students who leave the university for a fall or spring semester must apply for readmission. This policy applies to students who enroll and withdraw prior to the official first day of the semester. Students who were enrolled for at least one day of the previous semester do not need to reapply and should contact the registration office at (859) 257-7173 for registration information. Housing Each student will receive housing information shortly after his/her offer of admission to the university. In order to apply for housing, students must first be admitted. University housing is assigned based on a first come, first served basis. Because of demand, housing is not guaranteed. There is a wide variety of housing available on north, central, and south areas of campus including eighteen residence halls and one apartment complex. Many students take advantage of special interest housing located throughout the campus. The University of Kentucky also offers nine month housing for students who need to remain on campus during academic breaks. Visit our website at www.uky.edu/Housing/. Financial Aid The Office of Student Financial Aid administers awards of more than $120 million annually in financial aid funds to University of Kentucky students. Funding from federal, state, and university financial aid programs is available to students who can demonstrate need for financial assistance. Students who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid funds should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal processor by February 15 (freshmen). Transfer students must file by April 1. All aid is subject to availability of funds. Eligible students who file after the above dates may receive less assistance because some funds will already be exhausted. The FAFSA is available from your high school guidance office, or you can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The UK FAFSA code is 001989. Academic scholarships The Academic Scholarship Office has several opportunities for incoming freshmen and transfer students who demonstrate the potential for superior academic performance. Incoming freshman applicants must submit the following to the Academic Scholarship Office by January 15: Freshman scholarship application and essay on listed topic Transcript with minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.30 on 4.00 scale, as calculated by the Academic Scholarship Office Minimum test score of 28 ACT Composite or 1240 SAT I total Transfer applicants must submit the following to the Academic Scholarship Office by March 1: Transfer scholarship application and essay on listed topic Official transcript from each institution attended. Each applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on 4.00 scale at his/her current institution. The University of Kentucky offers special scholarships to National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic Finalists, KY Governor’s Scholars, and KY Governor’s School for the Arts alumni. Contact the Office of Academic Scholarships for more information. Academic Scholarship application packets are available by contacting: Academic Scholarship Office 100H W. D. Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054 (859) 257-4198 www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships University of Kentucky 100 Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY  40506-0054 In-state telephone: (866) 900-4685 Out-of-state telephone: (866) 900-4685 Fax: (859) 257-3823 E-mail: CCadmissions@LSV.uky.edu Website: www.uky.edu How to Use the University of Kentucky Online Application To complete the online application, simply type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable). After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be re-entered prior to submittal. Once you have completed the application, click the 'SUBMIT' button located on the left column to submit the application. Click here if you have any technical questions or need assistance with this online application. This application is brought to you by the Xap Corporation.

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