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Welcome School Counselors!

We hope you find this page helpful as you are working with students who are interested in attending the University of Kentucky. We appreciate all you do for your students!

Introducing Slate.org

Slate.org is a platform designed to strengthen communication between undergraduate admission offices, school counselors, community-based organizations and students during the college search and application process.   

See students from your school who have applied, been admitted or see what items student may still be missing (and submit them) through Slate.org. 

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Scholarship Updates

For Fall 2023 freshman, we have scholarship opportunities for students that apply without test scores.

Learn more about Scholarship Opportunities 

Learn about our Test-Optional Policy

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Important Dates and Deadlines

Dec 1 EARLY ACTION DEADLINE

The Early Action track is encouraged for all freshmen – especially those wishing to be considered for Lewis Honors College, scholarships or those planning to live on campus. December 1 is also the priority FAFSA submission deadline for students applying Early Action.

Feb 15 REGULAR DECISION DEADLINE; EARLY ACTION HOUSING AND LLP DEADLINE

This is the Regular Decision Track deadline, which allows students to be considered for admission to UK but may not be considered for Lewis Honors College or Scholarships if applying after December 1. This is also the priority FAFSA submission deadline for students applying Regular Decision. The University continuously accepts FAFSA applications; earlier submissions have greater financial aid options as funds are limited. This is the deadline for Early Action Track students to apply for campus housing, dining and Living Learning Program.

May 1 CONFIRMATION DEADLINE

This is the deadline to accept your admission to the University of Kentucky. The enrollment deposit, orientation fee and acceptance of UK scholarship(s) (if applicable) is due on May 1. Instructions to complete these items are found in a student's acceptance package.

May 20 REGULAR DECISION LLP DEADLINE

Students applying Regular Decision who wish to participate in a Living Learning Program must apply by May 20.

June 1 REGULAR DECISION HOUSING DEADLINE; HOUSING PREPAYMENT DEADLINE

This is the deadline for Regular Decision Track students to apply for campus housing and dining. June 1 is also the housing prepayment deadline for both Early Action and Regular Decision applicants.

Students who apply and submit all required materials by the Early Action deadline of December 1 will receive an admissions decision no later than January 15. Those students who apply by the Regular Decision deadline will receive notification no later than March 31. 

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