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.
Transfer Credit
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.
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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
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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.
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See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you as a UofL Cardinal!
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.
Want to Learn More About our Online Programs?
Register to attend one of our live virtual information sessions to learn details of the program, meet with faculty and staff, and get your questions answered.
Healthcare Leadership, BSOLL
Tuesday, April 8
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Social Work, BSW
Wednesday, April 23
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Check back here periodically - this page is regularly updated with upcoming events on topics including: career services, social justice and advocacy, DEI in the workplace, college affordability, current student and alumni panels, student support services and academic resources, program specific info sessions, and other in-demand topics.
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.
- 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
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KCTCS/IvyTech Transfer Scholarship!
UofL’s KCTCS Academic Transfer Scholarship is offered to eligible students transferring from a KCTCS institution or the Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg.
Scholarship Application Open, Priority Deadline: March 1
Scholarship Application Open, Extended Deadline: April 15
KCTCS Transfer Students
As a KCTCS-connected student, you have options for earning your bachelor's degree fully online at UofL. Transferring your credits earned at KCTCS toward a bachelor’s program at UofL means you can hit the ground running and get ahead faster.
Every day, students just like you achieve their goals with one of UofL's 100% online programs. Now it's your turn!
When you plan your KCTCS coursework using a transfer pathway as a guide, you can complete your associates degree with an official transcript that is fully general education certified and that meets prerequisites for the bachelor’s degree you plan to pursue at the University of Louisville.
KCTCS courses indicated in the pathway are accepted at UofL and count toward completion of your bachelor’s degree. When you follow the pathway, no additional general education (Cardinal Core) courses are needed.
Transfer pathways lead to an Associate of Art, Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree from Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems and set you up for a successful bachelor’s degree experience at UofL.
The following bachelor’s programs are available fully online at UofL and feature “pathways” —recommended coursework you can complete at KCTCS that seamlessly transfers when you are ready to start at UofL.
