HOW TO: Apply to the University of Kentucky as a Transfer Student 2025

Summary

The video script offers a comprehensive guide to the college application process, emphasizing the need for documents like transcripts and emergency contact details. It instructs applicants to create an account on applyuk.com, provide accurate personal information, and submit official transcripts. The script also covers the submission of high school transcripts for those with fewer than 59 college credit hours and the optional submission of ACT or SAT scores. It advises on selecting a program of study and entering school history, and highlights the importance of detailing extracurricular activities and any military service or disciplinary history. The final steps include reviewing the application for errors, submitting official documents, and awaiting a decision within 2-3 weeks.

Takeaways

• 📚 Gather essential documents like college transcripts, emergency contact info, and a resume or list of activities before starting the application.
• 💻 Visit applyuk.com to begin the application process and create an account using a frequently checked email and memorable password.
• 🔍 Read application questions carefully and answer all of them thoroughly to ensure a complete submission.
• 🆔 Use your full legal name as it appears on your college transcript to ensure accurate record matching.
• 🆘 Emergency contact information is a required field and must be provided to submit the application.
• 📅 Specify your application term and type in the Applicant Information section.
• 🏫 Submit official high school transcripts if you've earned less than 24 or 59 college credit hours, depending on your financial aid plans.
• 📈 Optionally, you can submit ACT or SAT scores as part of your application.
• 🎓 Indicate your first and second choice majors in the Program of Study section, noting that some programs are selective.
• 🏛️ List all schools attended, including high school, in the School History section, referencing your current college transcript.
• ➕ Provide additional information to help connect you with relevant campus resources or support.
• 🛡 Include any military service history in the application if applicable.
• 🚨 Disclose any criminal or disciplinary history accurately during the application process.
• 🏅 Highlight your involvement in activities and any positions held to showcase your extracurricular achievements.
• ✍️ Sign the application by typing your full name to finalize it.
• 🔍 Review your application for any errors before submission, as corrections may be necessary.
• 📬 Submit official transcripts from all attended institutions separately, as they are required for application processing.
• 💼 If you have AP, IB, CLEP, or other college credits, send them separately as they won't be automatically sent to UK.
• 📑 A high school transcript is not required for admission with over 24 college credit hours, but it is strongly recommended.
• 💼 For financial aid with less than 60 college credit hours, a final high school transcript is necessary.
• ⏱️ The review process begins after receiving your application and supporting materials, aiming to provide a decision within 2 to 3 weeks.
• 📧 Reach out to [email protected] for any further questions regarding the application process.

Q & A

What are the essential documents required before starting a college application?

Before applying, you need a copy of your college transcripts, emergency contact information, and a resume or list of activities.

What is the first step in the application process as described in the script?

The first step is to go to applyuk.com, select a UK application, and create an account using an email you check regularly and a memorable password.

Why is it important to use your full name on the application?

Using your full name is important to ensure it matches the name on your college transcript, which helps connect all your information accurately.

Is submitting emergency contact information mandatory in the application?

Yes, submitting emergency contact information is a required field and must be included to submit your application.

What should applicants do if they have earned less than 24 college credit hours?

Applicants with less than 24 college credit hours need to submit their official high school transcripts as part of the application.

Can applicants submit ACT or SAT scores as part of their application?

Yes, applicants have the option to submit their ACT or SAT scores during the application process.

How can applicants indicate their program of study during the application?

Applicants can select their first and second choice major in the program of study section of the application.

What should applicants do if they have attended other schools besides the current one?

Applicants should enter their school information for all institutions attended, including high school, in the School History section.

Is it possible to include information about military service in the application?

Yes, if the applicant or a parent has previously served in the armed forces, there is a section to include that information.

What should applicants do if they have any criminal or disciplinary history?

Applicants should provide information about any criminal or disciplinary history in the designated section, and the college will contact them if additional information is needed.

How does the application review process work?

The application review section will list any errors that must be corrected before submission. After submission, official transcripts from all attended institutions must be sent separately for processing.

What is the expected timeline for receiving an admission decision after submitting a complete application?

The review process begins once the application and supporting materials are received, and an admission decision is typically provided within 2 to 3 weeks.

Outlines

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📚 College Application Guide

This paragraph provides a comprehensive guide to the college application process. It advises applicants to gather essential documents such as college transcripts, emergency contact information, and a resume or list of activities before starting the application. The guide instructs applicants to visit applyuk.com, create an account with a frequently checked email and memorable password, and to fill out the application form thoroughly, ensuring to use the full name as it appears on the college transcript. It emphasizes the importance of including emergency contact information, which is a required field. The paragraph also outlines the need to submit official high school transcripts for applicants with less than 24 college credit hours or those planning to use financial aid with less than 59 credit hours. It offers guidance on submitting ACT or SAT scores if desired and selecting a program of study, including options for double majors or minors. The script advises entering school history and additional information accurately to facilitate campus resource provision. It also covers the inclusion of military service information and the disclosure of any criminal or disciplinary history. The paragraph concludes with instructions on listing extracurricular activities, signing the application, and reviewing it for errors before submission. It reminds applicants to submit official transcripts and additional documents like AP, IB, or CLEP credits separately and provides information on the admission review timeline and contact details for further inquiries.

Keywords

💡Application

The term 'application' refers to the process of formally requesting to be admitted to a college or university. In the context of the video, it is the central action that prospective students must undertake to be considered for enrollment. The script outlines the steps to complete the application, emphasizing the importance of providing accurate and complete information to facilitate the admission process.

💡Transcripts

A 'transcript' is an official academic record that lists a student's courses, grades, and academic achievements. In the video, transcripts are highlighted as a crucial document required for the application process, as they provide evidence of a student's previous academic work and are used by admissions officers to evaluate a candidate's academic history.

💡Emergency Contact Information

This refers to the details of a person or persons who can be contacted in case of an emergency. The video script mentions that including emergency contact information is a mandatory part of the application, which is important for colleges to have in case they need to reach someone on the student's behalf in urgent situations.

💡Resume or List of Activities

A 'resume' is a summary of a person's education, work experience, and skills, typically used for job applications. In the context of the video, a resume or list of activities is suggested as a way for applicants to showcase their extracurricular involvement and achievements beyond academics, which can be a significant factor in the college admission process.

💡Application Term

The 'application term' refers to the specific period for which a student is applying to a college or university. The script indicates that applicants must select their application term, which could be fall, spring, or another term, as part of the application process. This is important for the college to know when to expect the student's enrollment.

💡Application Type

This term refers to the category under which a student is applying, such as first-year, transfer, or international student. The video script instructs applicants to select their application type, which helps the college's admissions office to categorize and process applications accordingly.

💡Official High School Transcripts

These are the official records of a student's high school coursework and grades. The video emphasizes that students with less than 24 or 59 college credit hours may need to submit their official high school transcripts as part of their application, depending on their financial aid plans, to provide a comprehensive view of their academic background.

💡Financial Aid

Financial aid refers to the assistance given to students to help pay for their education. The script mentions that students planning to utilize financial aid and with less than 59 college credit hours need to submit their official high school transcripts, indicating that financial aid eligibility can be influenced by a student's academic history.

💡Program of Study

This refers to the academic major or field of study a student intends to pursue in college. The video script explains that applicants can select their first and second choice major in this section of the application, highlighting the importance of students having a clear academic focus when applying to college.

💡School History Section

The 'school history section' is a part of the application where students list all the educational institutions they have attended, including high school and any colleges. The video script instructs applicants to reference their current college transcript and enter information for all schools attended, which helps the college to verify the student's academic record.

💡Additional Information

This section of the application allows students to provide information that may not fit into other categories but could be relevant to their application, such as special circumstances or needs. The video script advises applicants to be accurate in this section so that the college can offer appropriate resources or support.

💡Criminal or Disciplinary History

This refers to any past legal or school-related disciplinary actions a student may have had. The video script requires applicants to disclose such history, which is an important part of the application process as it allows colleges to assess a student's character and suitability for their community.

💡Signature

A 'signature' is a person's name written in a distinctive way to authenticate a document. In the video, applicants are instructed to enter their signature by typing their full name, which serves as a digital authentication of the application and signifies the student's agreement to the information provided.

Highlights

Applying to college can be intimidating, and this guide aims to simplify the process.

Before applying, gather essential documents like college transcripts, emergency contact information, and a resume or list of activities.

Start the application at applyuk.com and create an account with a frequently checked email and memorable password.

Read application questions thoroughly and answer all of them.

Use your full name as listed on your college transcript to ensure accurate information connection.

Emergency contact information is a required field and must be included.

Select your application term and type in the Applicant Information section.

Submit official high school transcripts if you've earned less than 24 college credit hours.

For financial aid and less than 59 college credit hours, also submit official high school transcripts.

Optionally submit ACT or SAT scores if you wish.

Choose your first and second choice major in the Program of Study section.

Some programs at UK are selective; double majors or minors can be added later as a student.

Reference your current college transcript in the School History section and include other schools attended.

Provide additional information accurately to help with campus resource allocation.

Include military service information if applicable in the next section.

Honestly provide any criminal or disciplinary history in the application.

List your activities and distinctions, including any positions held within those activities.

Enter your signature by typing your full name.

Review your application for errors before submission.

Submit official transcripts from all attended institutions separately after completing the application.

Send in AP, IB, CLEP, or other forms of college credit separately as they won't be automatically sent to UK.

A high school transcript is not required for admission with more than 24 college credit hours but is strongly recommended.

For financial aid and less than 60 college credit hours, submit a final high school transcript.

Admission decisions are typically made within 2 to 3 weeks after receiving the application and supporting materials.

Contact [email protected] for any further questions.

Transcripts

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 a 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.

If you've earned less than 59 college

credit hours and plan on utilizing financial aid,

you will also need to submit your official high school transcripts.

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.

If you intend to apply for financial aid and have less than 60 earned college

credit hours, you will need to submit a final high school transcript.

Once we receive your application and supporting materials, We will begin

the review process striving to get you an admission decision

within 2 to 3 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 [email protected].