Transfer Admission
Transfer Admission Deadlines
| Application Deadline | Scholarship Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall |
Application Deadline
August 1 |
Scholarship Deadline
June 15 |
| Spring |
Application Deadline
November 15 |
— |
| Summer |
Application Deadline
April 15 |
— |
Watch this step-by-step tutorial of how to apply for admission to the University of Kentucky as a prospective transfer student.
Transfer Credit Tool
The Transfer Credit Tool is designed to allow prospective students to see how the college credits they've earned at other institution(s) will transfer to UK to complete their four-year degree. The Transfer Credit tool is not a submission of credits to UK for admissions review. All students are required to request official copies of their transcripts to be submitted with their application for an admissions decision.
Current UK students are encouraged to use the UK TES Database to check equivalencies or contact UKtransfer@uky.edu for additional information.
Contact the Transfer Team
The University of Kentucky Transfer Admissions office is dedicated to your success as a current or prospective transfer student. If you have any questions about the transfer process, please contact us!
Transfer Visits
Come and visit our beautiful campus to see what being a Wildcat is all about! Join us on select Fridays for special Transfer visit sessions and campus tours.
Transfer Tuesdays
(Transfer Tuesdays do not apply to Transfer Common Application submissions.)
If you apply to UK on a Transfer Tuesday for the upcoming academic year, we'll waive your $50 application fee! All you have to do is fully submit your application on any of the Transfer Tuesday dates below. Contact us with any questions!
Steps to Verify Your Fee Waiver
- Fill out your application to the University of Kentucky and click Submit.
- That's it! We'll take care of waiving your fee from there, as long as you fully submit your application on a Transfer Tuesday date.
Please note: You must submit your application to UK on a Transfer Tuesday for your application fee to be waived. Your fee may not automatically be reflected as waived in your application portal, but if you applied on a Transfer Tuesday date, your admission officer will take care of waiving your fee when they process your application.
Additionally, you must be applying to UK as a transfer student; if you are a freshman, readmitted student or non-degree applicant, this promotion will not apply to your application. Please contact admissions@uky.edu with any questions about fee waivers for those application types.
Upcoming Transfer Tuesday Dates
(does not apply to Transfer Common Application. Dates are in EST time zone)
Additional dates coming in Fall 2025
Transfer Housing at UK
Living on campus is a great way to get immediately connected to the campus community and is increasingly the preferred choice of new and returning students. Students are encouraged to apply to housing early; you may apply to housing as soon as you've been admitted to UK. UK offers a transfer-centric Living Learning Program - Transfer Year Experience. The program is designed to support transfer students through their transition to the university and connect them with fellow students, faculty and staff for additional support.
Admitted Students
Welcome to the University of Kentucky! Our community of students, staff and scholars is ready to support and challenge you to succeed beyond what you ever thought possible. Take these important steps to confirm your spot in the Big Blue Nation.