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Project Graduate You can finish. We can help.

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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.  We encourage you to reach out utilizing the form below and our dedicated Project Graduate transfer advisor will reach out.

 

University of Kentucky Project Graduate Benefits 

  • Single point of contact through admission and initial advising
  • Application fee waiver
  • Academic advising
  • Priority enrollment
  • Quick admit
  • Degree summary/audit
  • Academic bankruptcy (on case-by-case basis)

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Aaron Vaught
Assistant Director for Academic Advising
Project Graduate Coordinator
859-257-4365

Email Coordinator

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 first bachelor degree 
  • You must have at least 80 earned credits 
  • You must have been out of school for at least two 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 first bachelor degree 
  • You must have at least 80 earned hours 
  • You must have been out of school for at least two 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. Your transfer advisor will also assist in this discussion and finding a program which meets your unique academic/career goals.

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. 

Does UK offer any options for childcare?

Yes, please visit the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass website for more information.

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