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your time is nowWELCOME TO EKUTIME TO SUCCEEDInterested in transferring to EKU? Good choice. With nearly 100 degreeprograms, 230 student organizations and a 15-to-1 student-faculty ratio, EKUis the perfect place to find your calling, build lifelong friendships and get thepersonal attention you need to succeed. That’s why more of Kentucky’scommunity college students transfer to EKU than anywhere else.This handy guide answers many common questions from students who areinterested in becoming EKU Colonels. Read it carefully, and don’t hesitate tocontact us if we can provide any more information.PREFER DIGITAL?View this piece online. look.eku.edu/transferguide

FINANCIAL AIDVisit fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) online. EKU’s federal school code is 001963. The FAFSA becomesavailable October 1. Complete it early, as awards are made until funds aredepleted. Types of financial aid include the following: Grants are awarded based almost exclusively on financial need and typicallydo not have to be repaid. Loans are also available to assist with educational expenses, but theymust be repaid. The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time employment tostudents; eligibility is dependent on financial need and availability of funds. Institutional Employment allows any full-time undergraduate or graduatestudent who is not eligible for Federal Work-Study to work part-time in theinstitutional employment program.futureTIME TO FINANCE YOURTRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS Available to first-time transfer students with at least a 3.0 cumulativeGPA, who have completed a minimum of 24 hours of courses after highschool graduation. Students must be enrolled full-time, be working on their first bachelor’sdegree and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Awards range from 500 to 2,000 per semester based on the student’s GPA. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit go.eku.edu/transferscholarship for more.SMART PROGRAMEKU Selective Merit Aid/Reduced Tuition (SMART) Program rewards out-of-statestudents from select areas with a flat, drastically discounted tuition. Transferstudents who have earned at least 24 college credits with a cumulative GPA of2.5 or higher can attend EKU for only 10,300 per year. You are eligible for theSMART Program if you reside in: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH,PA, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV and Washington, D.C. International transfer studentsmay also be eligible for SMART.Learn more at go.eku.edu/smart

progressTIME TO CHECK YOURGENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONFROM KENTUCKY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS Students who meet the general education core (33 hours) requirementsfrom a KCTCS college are considered general education certified at EKU. Students who earned an AA or AS degree from a KCTCS institution areconsidered to be general education certified. However, they are subject to anyspecific supporting courses required by the major to earn a degree from EKU. Transfer students from Kentucky four-year institutions who complete theirgeneral education at their first institution may request the registrar of thatinstitution to document them as general education certified.EKU DEGREE AUDIT REPORT Once a student is admitted, credit evaluation information is posted to thestudent’s EKU DegreeWorks. Instructions will be sent to the student on how to access EKU DegreeWorks. EKU DegreeWorks can be found by logging into EKU Direct at online.eku.eduand clicking on the “Student Services & Financial Aid” tab. Then click on“Student Records,” then “EKU DegreeWorks.”EKU TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY COURSELOOKUPTo see EKU course equivalencies for courses taken at another institution,visit go.eku.edu/CourseLookup. Click “Transfer Course Equivalency Lookup.” Select state where transferring institution is located. Select university or college. Select the subject prefix or “All Subjects.” Click “Find EKU Equivalencies.” The transfer course information is on the left and the EKU equivalentis on the right.

ADMISSION PROCESSTo be considered for admission, students must have atleast a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.All applicants must submit the following items: Application for admission.Visit go.eku.edu/apply and click “Apply Now.” Application fee. Official signed and sealed transcripts must be mailedor electronically sent from each previously attendedinstitution directly to the EKU Office of Admissions.Students with fewer than 24 transferable semester hoursshould also submit the following: Official final high school transcript with graduation dateor GED scores. Official ACT/SAT scores or complete the residual ACToffered by EKU Academic Testing.IMPORTANT DATES FORTRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS April 15: Admission application and transcripts due forsummer scholarships June 15: Admission application and transcripts due forfall scholarships November 15: Admission application and transcripts duefor spring scholarshipsADMISSION APPLICATIONDEADLINESFall Semester: August 1Spring Semester: December 1Summer Semester: May 1applyTIME TO

COLLEGE OF LETTERS,ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCESCOLLEGE OFBUSINESS & TECHNOLOGYCOLLEGE OFEDUCATIONWhether you’ve already picked a major or you’re still considering your options,EKU offers a wealth of academic choices.( Traditional Degrees / Online Degrees )Accounting Public Accounting Management AccountingAgriculture Agribusiness Management Agriculture Engineering Technology Agronomy, Soils & Natural Resources Animal Science Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery & GreenhouseProduction Turfgrass & LandscapeAgriculture with Pre-Veterinary Option General Pre-Veterinary Pre-Veterinary TransferAgriculture Education American Sign Language& English Interpretation Animal Studies Anthropology Apparel Design & Merchandising Art Studio ArtsArt /Design Studio Options Art/Teaching Ceramics Graphic Design Jewelry & Metals Painting Photography PrintmakingAviation Aerospace Management Aerospace Technology Professional FlightBiology Aquatic Biology Botany General BiologyBiomedical Pre-Medical Pre-Dental Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Optometry Pre-VeterinaryBroadcasting & Electronic Media Broadcasting & Electronic Media Film Techniques & Technology Multimedia NewsBusiness, General Business & Marketing Education Business & Marketing Education/ Teaching Corporate Communication & Technology General Business Global Supply Chain Management International BusinessBusiness Management Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management ManagementChemistry BS Biochemistry Chemistry Chemistry/Teaching Pre-Dental/Pre-Optometry/Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Medical SciencesChemistry BS/MS “3 2” Child & Family Studies Child Development Option Family Studies Option Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Communication Disorders Communication Studies Interpersonal Communication Integrated Organizational CommunicationComputer Information Systems General CIS Network ManagementComputer Science Artificial Intelligence in Data Science Computer Technology General Interactive MultimediaConstruction Management Corrections & Juvenile Justice StudiesCriminal Justice Cyber Systems & Technology Network Security & Electronics Tech SystemsDeaf & Hard of Hearing Elementary Education Middle Grade Education English & Communication Mathematics Science Social StudiesDietetics, General Digital Forensics & CybersecurityEducation, Elementary (P-5) Education, Middle Grades English & Communications Mathematics Science Social StudiesEducation, Special/Teaching Learning & Behavior Disorders,Elementary Education Learning & Behavior Disorders,Middle Grade Education English & Communications Mathematics Science Social StudiesEmergency Medical Care Emergency Services Administration Paramedical Clinic/FSE Paramedic/Science

COLLEGE OFHEALTH SCIENCESEngineering Technology Management Manufacturing TechnologyEngineering Technology Management BS/MS“3 2” E ngineering / Technology Education English English BA/MA “3 2” English/Teaching Exercise & Sport Science Fitness & Wellness General/Non-Teaching Pre-Athletic Training /Pre-Physical TherapyFinance Financial Planning Managerial FinanceFire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Fire Protection Administration Fire Protection & Safety EngineeringTechnology Forensic Science Forensic Biology Forensic ChemistryForensic Science BS/MS “3 2” General Studies Geographic Information Science Geology Globalization & International Affairs Health Science, Environmental Health Services Administration Health Care Management Health Informatics &Information ManagementHealth Sciences, General Studies History History BA/MA “3 2” History/Teaching Homeland Security Marketing General Marketing Marketing Research & Analytics Music Marketing PGA Golf ManagementCOLLEGE OFJUSTICE & SAFETYMathematics Mathematics TeachingMedical Laboratory Science Music Music Education/Instrumental Music Education/Vocal Music Industry Music Theory & Composition Performance/Instrumental Performance/Piano Pedagogy Performance/Vocal Performance/Vocal Pedagogy Recording ArtsNursing Nursing (Post-RN) Nursing (RN to BSN) Nursing (2nd degree, accelerated) Occupational Safety Occupational Science Occupational Training &Development Education Paralegal Science (BA) Paralegal Studies (AA)Philosophy Physics General Physics Engineering Physics Physics/TeachingPolice Studies Political Science Political Science BA /MPA “3 2” COLLEGE OFSCIENCEPsychology Art Therapy Brain & Cognitive Psychology Child & Family Psychology Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders Forensic Psychology General Psychology Psychiatric Rehabilitation Psychology of the Workplace Substance AbusePublic Health S/MPH “3 2” Community Health Option Health Education-School Health,P-12/Teaching Pre-ProfessionalPublic Relations Recreation & Park Administration Natural Resources & Recreation Management Recreation Management & Programming Therapeutic Recreation Tourism & Resort RecreationRecreation & Park Administration BS/MS“3 2” Risk Management & Insurance Social Justice Studies Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish / Teaching Sports Management Statistics Technical Education (Pre-Service)Teaching Option Wildlife Management Conservation Management Game ManagementPrograms are subject to change. Visit go.eku.edu/programs for the most up-to-date listing.programsTIME TO GET WITH THE