‘UK at the Half’: Join the #BBN for Fall 2026

For this “UK at the Half,” Sarah Ballard, the acting senior executive director for strategic enrollment, explains the importance of applying early. 

High school seniors now have two online application options to begin their University of Kentucky journey. Future Wildcats can apply using either the UK Application or the Common App. 

Students who want to be considered for competitive and academic scholarships and the Lewis Honors College should apply by the Dec.1 Early Action Deadline. The regular decision deadline is Feb. 15. 

Learn more about becoming a Wildcat by visiting apply.uky.edu.