How to Apply to UofL

Transferring to UofL?

Use this checklist to guide you through the transfer process.

To apply:

Step 1:  Complete Application

Visit the Admissions website to apply online.

Pay the $40 application fee with a credit or debit card when you apply.

If you have earned less that 24 college credits, you must send your official high school transcript and ACT scores to the Office of Admissions (see address below).

Send an official transcript from EVERY college you have attended to UofL. You can download the transcript release form (PDF) or pick one up at the Business Office. The cost is $5. Have the form mailed to:

Step 2: Complete the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you haven't already and update existing FAFSA by adding  UofL’s school code 001999.

Step 3: Apply for Scholarships
Apply for the UofL Transfer Scholarship if you are transferring in the summer or fall, have 40 or more credits from KCTCS and a GPA of 3.25 or better.

Other scholarship information is available on the UofL Financial Aid website

Step 4: Keep an Eye Out!
Look for a letter in the mail telling you that you have been admitted and what to do next!

After you have been Admitted:

Step 5: ULink
Set up your ULink account using your new student ID and the directions in your acceptance letter.

Step 6: Transcripts
Have a final transcript sent at the end of the semester after grades have been posted. Put a note on the request saying that it must be “General education Certified”.

Step 7: Transfer Orientation
Register for transfer orientation. To register click on the "Register" link on the transfer orientation website next to the date of the orientation you wish to attend.  The cost is $40 and  will need to be paid when you check in for your orientation.  We ONLY accept checks or cash. NO CREDIT CARDS.   The dates for Transfer orientation for Spring 2010 semester transfer students are:

• October 2: 12:30 - 4 p.m.
  
• November 3: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  
• December 16: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Please read the instructions at the orientation website carefully and notice that the registration webform can be accessed from the tab at the top of the screen.   If you have questions, contact the ULtra office or the UofL Orientation office at 502-852-7276. 

Step 8: Advising
Make an appointment with an advisor from your college. 

College of Arts & Sciences: 852-5502
College of Business: 852-7439
College of Education &
Human Development: 852-5597
Dental Hygiene Program: 852-5081
School of Music: 852-0517
JB Speed Engineering School: 852-6100
Honors Program: 852-6293
School of Nursing: 852-5368
Social Work: 852-6402

CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a UofL student.  GO CARDS!

If you have any questions, please contact us by clicking on the HELP! button.

Download the Transfer Checklist (PDF)!