If a deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time the following Monday.
Freshman Admission
Dec. 1
Early Action Deadline
The Early Action Track is encouraged for all freshmen – especially if you wish to be considered for the Lewis Honors College, competitive and academic scholarships or if you plan to live on campus.
Feb. 15
Regular Decision Deadline
This is our Regular Decision Track, which allows you to be considered for admission to UK but you may not be considered for Lewis Honors College or Competitive and Academic Scholarships if applying after December 1.
May 1
Confirmation Deadline
Enrollment deposit deadline, orientation fee, scholarship offer acceptance deadline.
Confirmation Waitlist for Summer and Fall 2025 Freshman Students
On May 2, the University of Kentucky transitioned to a confirmation waitlist for Summer and Fall 2025 freshman students who had not yet confirmed their plans by registering for BBN Orientation.
Learn more at go.uky.edu/confirmwaitlist25.
Readmitted and transfer students continue to have the ability to both apply and confirm plans to attend UK. The confirmation waitlist applies only to first-time freshmen.
Join the Wildcat Community
Welcome, future Wildcat, to the University of Kentucky. Below you will find helpful information pertaining to deadlines, application requirements and pre-college curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and official ACT/SAT score (optional – the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year).
Visit UK
Our community is eager to show you where a UK education can take you. Visit campus. While you’re here, talk to the team behind the academic program you plan to pursue. Head to the Visitor Center website, and with a few clicks, you’ll have crafted a visit that will help you explore your individual interests.
You can also consider our upcoming Open Houses and Events!
Apply for Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-26 is open; visit fafsa.gov to complete the form. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA. Use UK's school code - 001989 - on the form. Learn more about financing college and other opportunities for grants, loans and Federal Work Study at financialaid.uky.edu.
Find Your Home
Your success at UK starts every single day – beginning the moment you get up. When you start your day in our residence halls, you’re already a part of a creative, connected, active campus community. Take your experience one step further and join a Living Learning Program. An LLP will help you form connections through specialized programs and intentional interactions with UK faculty and staff – all focused on your success.