Earned graduate credit may be transferred from accredited institutions that offer advanced degrees. Generally, the maximum number of semester hours transferable, upon request, is six.
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Advance Your Education Online at UofL
In anticipation of your next step in pursuing an advanced education, we put together a collection of resources to help you move forward and be successful, here at UofL and beyond.
Helpful Links & Next Steps
Transfer Credit
Students may transfer up to 60 hours from a community college and up to 90 hours from an accredited 4-year college. To get an idea of how many credits you'll be able to transfer toward your UofL bachelor's degree, complete the credit transfer pre-evaluation.
Transferring previously earned education credits to UofL is fairly quick and trouble-free, but we’re here to help with any questions or concerns you have about getting started. Reach out today at online@louisville.edu to speak to one of our dedicated enrollment counselors.
See the UofL Transfer Credit Policy for more information.
Undergraduate Students
Students may transfer up to 60 hours from a community college and up to 90 hours from an accredited four-year college. To get an idea of how many credits you'll be able to transfer toward your UofL bachelor's degree, complete the credit transfer pre-evaluation. Students submit transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended as part of the admissions process. Upon review, some or all credit may be applied to the degree program selected.
Ideally, students transfer to UofL with a completed associate degree from an accredited institution to maximize credit transfer*. Students who have been enrolled at a Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) school and have fulfilled all of their general education requirements can have all of those credits transferred in block and can then begin immediately with the upper-level coursework. Students who have not completed an associate's degree but have completed most or all general education requirements may be able to complete the remaining courses at UofL.
Transferring previously earned education credits to UofL can be quick and trouble-free, but every situation is different and we’re here to help with any questions or concerns you have about getting started. Reach out today at online@louisville.edu to speak to one of our dedicated enrollment counselors. See the UofL Transfer Credit Policy for more information
Graduate Students
If you’re pursuing a master’s degree and considering transferring to the University of Louisville (UofL), you’re in the right place. For most online master’s programs, students may transfer up to six credit hours of graduate coursework from an accredited university (may require department approval).
UofL currently offers online master's degrees in business, computer science, education/teaching, engineering, health administration, higher education administration, leadership, public health, social work and more. We also offer various graduate certificate programs that allow you to advance your education in just a few courses.
You can also use most UofL online graduate certificate programs as a starting place, with the option to roll your credits into a master's program whenever you're ready.
We look forward to welcoming you as a UofL Cardinal!
See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information.
The University of Louisville is a proud member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll.
This designation recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative transfer pathways for community college transfer students. UofL is one of the 200 schools nationwide to receive this recognition and one of only three schools in Kentucky.
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Are you a current or future JCTC student, with plans to transfer to UofL? Participate in UofL’s ULtra program and gain access to advisors and UofL services/benefits while still a student at JCTC.
Start taking advantage of UofL’s ULtra program today!
What is ULtra?
ULtra is a service for Jefferson College students planning on transferring to the University of Louisville. By becoming an ULtra student, you’re awarded the benefits outlined below, will be able to take classes at UofL while still a JCTC student – but pay the JCTC cost – and be guaranteed admission to UofL once you’ve completed 24 transferrable credit hours (note: you must still meet program requirements such as GPA and prerequisites).
What are the benefits of the ULtra program?
ULtra provides students with an opportunity to speak with an advisor to ensure the coursework being taken are the right classes for your UofL intended major. You will also receive a UofL student ID, better known as the Cardinal Card. With the Cardinal Card, you will be able to access UofL’s educational resources like REACH, ride the TARC for free, buy discounted tickets to basketball and football games (all other sporting events will be free), use the Student Recreation Center and even live in UofL affiliated housing!
Who is qualified for ULtra?
At this time, ULtra is only available to students who aspire to earn a bachelor’s degree from UofL but would like (or need) to start their degree at Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) for financial or other reasons.
Want to talk to someone about ULtra in-person?
ULtra has an office on the downtown JCTC campus and supports students throughout the transfer process.
Enroll in UofL’s RN-BSN while getting your ADN
Students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at KCTCS or IvyTech may concurrently start in UofL’s online RN to BSN program after successfully completing their first semester at their home-base institution.
Prepare for concurrent enrollment at UofL - See admissions requirements for KCTCS and IvyTech Earn your RN-BSN in less time with concurrent enrollment (KCTCS/IvyTech and UofL)
- Take the RN license exam (NCLEX) after completing your ADN
- Graduate with your RN-BSN degree months earlier, rather than waiting to complete your ADN first or starting work as a nurse to begin the online RN to BSN program
- Complete a Professional Nursing Portfolio (30 credit hours awarded) and save $11,250 in tuition
- Move through the curriculum one course at the time with accelerated 8-week terms LEARN MORE TODAY
Advance Your Education Online at UofL
If you’re pursuing a master’s degree and considering transferring to the University of Louisville, you’re in the right place. For most online master’s programs, students may transfer up to six (6) credit hours of graduate coursework from an accredited university (sometimes pending department approval).
UofL currently offers online master's degrees in areas including business, computer science, education/teaching, engineering, health administration, higher education administration, leadership, public health, social work and more. We also offer various graduate certificate programs that allow you to advance your education in just a few courses. You can also use most UofL online graduate certificate programs as a starting place, with the option to roll your credits into a master's program whenever you're ready.
See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information.
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Can I receive credit for graduate courses completed at another institution?
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How does the transfer process work?
UofL's online bachelor's degree programs are designed so that you complete the first two years of coursework through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) with the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC). However, you may transfer credit to UofL from any regionally accredited university. You will submit transcripts from all undergraduate institutions you attended as part of the admissions process. Upon review, some or all credit may be applied to your degree program.
Ideally, students transfer to UofL with a completed associate degree from an accredited institution to maximize credit transfer*. Students who have been enrolled at a Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) school and have fulfilled all of their general education requirements can have all of those credits transferred in block, and can then begin immediately with the upper level coursework. Students who have not completed an associate's degree but have completed most or all general education requirements may be able to complete remaining courses at UofL. Every situation is different. To learn more about transferring credit, contact an enrollment counselor.
* See the UofL Transfer Credit Policy for more information.