Applying to college can be intimidating,
so that's why we're here to walk you through it!
Before you hop online, here's what you need to apply:
a copy of your college transcripts,
emergency contact information,
and a resume or list of activities.
You may want to gather up these items
to make things easier as you complete this application.
Now, you're ready to start -
so go to applyuk.com.
Select "UK Application,"
then "Create an Account."
Use an email you check regularly
and choose a password you'll remember.
As you move through the app
be sure to read the questions thoroughly
and answer all questions.
Remember to use your full name
as it will be listed on your college transcript,
so we can make sure all your info is connected.
Please be sure to add your emergency contact information.
This is a required field so you will have to include this
to be able to submit your application.
For the applicant information section,
you will need to select your application term
and your application type.
If you've earned less than 24 college credit hours,
you will need to also submit
your official high school transcripts, as well.
You will have the option if you'd like to submit
ACT or SAT scores.
The Program of Study section lets you
select your first and second choice major.
There are some programs at UK that are selective.
If you're interested in a double major or adding a minor,
you can do that once you're a student,
but it's not something you can add on to this application.
Please reach out to your admission officer
with any questions.
Next, get out that current college transcript.
You'll need to reference it in the School History section.
Please also enter your school information
for any other schools you have attended
including your high school information.
The next section is all about "Additional Information."
You probably readily know the answers,
but be accurate so we can provide you
with additional campus resources or support.
If you or a parent have previously served in the Armed Forces,
you will have the opportunity to include
that information in the next section.
Next, please provide information about any criminal
and or disciplinary history you've experienced.
Please complete these questions to the best of your ability
and we will contact you if any additional information
is needed.
Now, it's time to tell us about all the things
you've been involved with.
You can add the name of any activities or distinctions.
Be sure to list any positions you've had within the activities.
You will now enter your signature by typing your full name.
Now it's time to review your application.
The Application Review section will provide you a list of any errors
with your application that must be corrected before
you'll be able to submit your app.
After you've completed your application,
please don't forget to submit your official transcripts
from all the institutions you've attended.
This has to be done separately from the application
and your application cannot be processed until they are all received.
If you've earned any AP, IB, CLEP,
or other forms of college credit,
please make sure to send that in separately.
They will not automatically be sent to UK,
even if you've previously sent them
to your current or past institutions.
If you have more than 24 earned college credit hours,
a high school transcript is not required for admission
but strongly recommended.
Once we receive your application and supporting materials,
we will begin the review process striving to get you
an admission decision within four to six weeks.
We're so excited for you to take this important step
in your college search process.
If you have any other questions, please email us
at admission@uky.edu.