Transfer Applicants

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.

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.

• The Fall 2026 application is open. Apply today!
• The 2027 application opens on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Visit This Summer: Apply to UofL for Free

New transfer students, who visit campus between June 1 and Aug. 1, can apply to UofL for free for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.

• Students must apply to UofL for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.
  • The fall 2026 application is open now. The 2027 application opens Aug. 1, 2026.
• Students must attend a campus visit presentation and tour between June 1 and Aug. 1. View calendar and schedule a visit.
• Students must apply with the SAME email address used to register for the campus visit.
• Subject to tour availability.

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