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An Equal Opportunity University

Admission Information

An Equal Opportunity University

An Equal Opportunity University

Web Admission Application•Same information collected

•Same processing time•Students have 30 days to complete the application

•www.applyuk.com

An Equal Opportunity University

Considerations for Admission

– High School GPA

– ACT/SAT Test Scores

– Completion of PCC

– AP/IB Courses

– Strength of Schedule

– Rank in Class

Academic Factors

An Equal Opportunity University

Considerations for Admission

– Written Interview

– Leadership Roles

– Community Service

– Work Experience

– Awards & Recognition

(Academic & Non-Academic)

– Letters of Recommendation

Non-Academic Factors

Operations Notes

An Equal Opportunity University

An Equal Opportunity University

Operations Notes

•All students will receive a postcard indicating UK received their application.– If supporting documents are

missing, the student will be contacted.

An Equal Opportunity University

Things to Remember• Required Application Documents

– Completed Application– Official High School Transcript– Official ACT/SAT Test Scores– $50 Application Fee

• Deadline: February 15, 2009• Encourage early application for admission

• For Fall 2008 – Record high of 11,000+ applications

• Early admit date advantages– Summer Advising Conference Dates– Housing Application

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Admission Officers• Sharon Murphy A – Co• Pam Bolton Cp – G• Cathy Mott H – Ka• Martha Young Kb – Mu• Patrick Justice Mw – P• Adam Higginbotham Q – Tr• Maria Rivera Ts– Z• All can be reached at 859-257-2000 or 1-866-900-GO UK

An Equal Opportunity University

Pre-College Curriculum- 4 credits of English- 3 credits of Mathematics- 3 credits of Science

-Life, physical, and earth/space (at least one lab)- 3 credits of Social Studies

-US History, Economics, Government, World Geography or World Civilization

- 1/2 credit of Health- 1/2 credit of Physical Education- 1 credit of History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts- 2 credits of the same Foreign Language - 5 electives

− 22 Total Credits (17 required, 5 elective)

An Equal Opportunity University

Office Contacts for Admission• Stephen Barnett or Tara Bopp

– Advising Conferences, Academic Common Market, Residency

– 859-257-3256– slbarn2@email.uky.edu or

tebopp0@email.uky.edu

• Michelle Nordin– Admission Status– 859-257-7173– mnordin@email.uky.edu

An Equal Opportunity University

Operations InformationOffice of Undergraduate Admission & University Registrar

100 W. D. FunkhouserLexington, KY 40506-0054

859-257-2000Toll Free: 1-866-900-GO UK (4685)

Fax: 859-257-3823

Business Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Tuition & Financial Aid

An Equal Opportunity University

An Equal Opportunity University

2008-2009 Tuition &

Fees•In-state Tuition– $7,736/year

•Out-of-state Tuition– $15,884/year

An Equal Opportunity University

Financial Aid• Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA)– Loans & Grants– Workstudy & Need-based Scholarships– Available January 1st

• Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov• Guidance Counselor’s Office• Local Post Office or Public Library• PRIORITY DEADLINE: February 15, 2009

An Equal Opportunity University

Financial Aid

Office of Student Financial Aid

128 W.D. FunkhouserLexington, KY 40506-0054

859-257-3172

www.uky.edu/FinancialAid

Scholarships

An Equal Opportunity University

An Equal Opportunity University

Scholarships

•Academic Scholarship Program

•College-Sponsored Scholarships

•Departmental Scholarships– ROTC, Athletics, etc.

An Equal Opportunity University

Scholarships•Flagship Scholarship

• ACT score of 26-27 or SAT (M+CR) 1170 – 1240• 3.30 unweighted GPA• Provides $1500 during the freshman year, non-

renewable

•Provost Scholarship• Minimum ACT score of 28 or SAT (M+CR) 1250• 3.30 unweighted GPA• Provides $1500 per year for four years of

undergraduate studyNo application required. Qualifying test scores and GPA must be on

file with the Office of Undergraduate Admission by March 1, 2009.

An Equal Opportunity University

Scholarships•Competitive Scholarships

• Minimum ACT score of 31 or SAT (M+CR) 1360• 3.75 unweighted GPA on 4.0 Scale (as calculated

by the Office of Academic Scholarships)• Awards available:

• Otis A. Singletary Scholarship• Presidential Scholarship• National Excellence Scholarship• Commonwealth Scholarship

Deadline to apply for competitive scholarships: January 15, 2009

An Equal Opportunity University

Scholarships• Governor’s Scholars/School for the

Arts Alumni• Automatic scholarship for all GSP/GSA students

who have successfully completed the program.• Qualifying test score and GPA must be on file with

the Office of Undergraduate Admission by March 1, 2009

• Must be admitted by March 1, 2009

•National Merit/Achievement Finalists• Patterson Scholarship

An Equal Opportunity University

Scholarships•Statistics for the Fall 2008

Class– Total Scholarship Applications: 1,550+– Singletary Candidates: 444– Singletary Recipients: 22– Average ACT: 29.69– Average GPA: 3.81– 796 scholarship applicants scored 30 or

higher on the ACT

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Scholarships• William C. Parker Scholarships

– Admission to UK required to apply– The William C. Parker Scholarships are part of

UK’s mission and commitment to recruit and retain students from all segments of society.

– Factors considered in the holistic application process:– Test Scores, Grades, Essay, Leadership

Experience, Extracurricular Activities, Awards and Recognition, Community Service and Contribution to Diversity.

An Equal Opportunity University

ScholarshipsOffice of Academic Scholarships &

William C. Parker Scholarhips

100 W.D. FunkhouserLexington, KY 40506-0054

Contact:Sandy Copher – Director, Academic Scholarships

859-257-4198Joyce Beatty – Director, William C. Parker Program

859-323-6334

Housing

An Equal Opportunity University

An Equal Opportunity University

Housing Application Process

•Application– Linked to Admission

•Deposit: $50•Priority Deadline: May 1, 2009

An Equal Opportunity University

Why Live On Campus?• Res-Net• Campus Computer Labs• Proximity on campus• On-campus Dining• Residence Hall Government• Tutoring• Living & Learning Communities

An Equal Opportunity University

Living Learning Communities• The Arts Community• Civic Engagement• CREED Community• Explore Community• Max Kade German House• Global Village• GREEN: Gaining Real

Environmental Experience Now

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Living Learning Communities• Honors Program Community• Math Community• Multicultural Affairs Science

Cohort• New Economy Incubator• ROTC Community• The SEAM Community• Wellness Community

An Equal Opportunity University

2008-2009 Housing Fees

•Room & Board – Traditional w/o AC:

$5,602/year– Traditional w/AC: $5,887/year– Premium: $7,002/year– Includes minimum meal plan

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HousingUniversity Housing

125 W. D. FunkhouserLexington, KY 40506-0054

859-257-1866

www.uky.edu/HousingE-mail: ukhousing@lsv.uky.edu

Visitor Center

An Equal Opportunity University

An Equal Opportunity University

Experience UK• Campus Visits are a vital part of the

college selection process.• The Visitor Center provides “One-Stop

Shopping” for prospective students including information sessions and campus tours.

• Upon request, students can sit in on a class or meet with a departmental representative.

• Group tours available upon request.

An Equal Opportunity University

UK Visitor Center• Contact us!

• (859) 257-3595• www.uky.edu/VisitorCenter

• Hours of Operation• Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.• Select Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.• Sept. 13 & 20, Oct. 11& 18, Nov. 1& 22• Closed on all University Holidays

• Please contact us 2-3 weeks in advance

An Equal Opportunity University