Upper-Level Admission Eligibility

Eligibility

Students entering their second or third year of attendance at the University of Kentucky and transfer students (see below) who plan to remain enrolled in the Lewis Honors College as an undergraduate student for a minimum of four semesters are eligible to apply for acceptance into the Lewis Honors College. Applications are due in May. Accdepted students will begin their Honors journey when they return to UK in the fall. All students accepted through the ULA process will begin enrollment in the Lewis Honors College starting the fall semester after notification of their acceptance.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 is required for admission and to maintain good standing in Honors.

Transfer students are eligible to apply if they plan to attend UK as an undergraduate student for at least two academic years. Applicants must submit all college transcripts and may be asked to submit a high school transcript. Preference will be given to students enrolled in Honors Colleges/programs at their prior institution or members of Phi Theta Kappa at a two-year institution. Transfer students do not need to indicate interest in Honors in their admission application to the university.

Students entering the Honors College as second-year ULA admits (with three years remaining until graduation) will have a reduced curriculum requirement of 21-credit hours. Students entering the Honors College as third-year ULA admits (with two years remaining until graduation) will have a reduced curriculum requirement of 15-credit hours. The majority of these credits will integrate into the UK core and/or major curriculum, replacing other required courses. Students will work with their Honors academic advisor to select coursework.

Upper-Level Admission Eligibility

Eligibility

Transfer Students

Curriculum

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