Transfer Applicants

Transfer students have attended a college other than UofL (not including dual credit completed during high school). 

• Were you previously enrolled at UofL in a degree-seeking program? This doesn't include dual credit completed during high school. If so, apply as a returning student instead of a transfer student.
• Do you have a bachelor's degree and are pursuing a second bachelor's degree? If so, please apply as either a transfer student or returning student (depending on if you have previous credit from UofL). You will be classified as a second-degree senior.
  • Second-degree seniors need to submit their official-degree bearing transcripts after applying to UofL. If you were a UofL student in the past, we will have your UofL transcript on file. 
  • After you have been admitted, you can meet with an academic advisor who will provide more info on how your credits can apply toward a second bachelor's degree. 
  • Who is not a second-degree senior?
    • Students interested in a master's, professional or doctoral degree. Please visit Graduate Admissions for more information.
    • Students who have earned an associate's degree only and not a bachelor's degree. You will still apply as either a transfer or returning student.

Take flight and apply to UofL today.

• The 2026 application is still open. Students who would like to start classes in Fall 2026 should apply and submit all required materials as soon as possible.
• The 2027 application is open now! 

Transfer students need to complete a Take Flight Application and request all official transcripts from every institution attended. For directions on how to request transcripts, please see our FAQs.

Take Flight Application to UofL

Bringing Credits to UofL

Transfer Application Checklist

Quick Admission Decision

The University of Louisville admits students on a rolling basis, so once you submit your application, you can expect to hear about our admission decision within 5-7 business days.

Admitted students can find all their next steps in the Transfer & Adult Admitted Student Guide.

Transfer & Adult Admitted Student Guide