University of Kentucky call for application of scholarship valid high school leavers
The University of Kentucky considers admission from freshman applicants who are not high school graduates but who present a valid High School Equivalency Certificate and General Education Development (GED) test scores.
Fall 2025Deadlines*
| Deadline to Apply for Admission | Competitive & Academic Scholarship, Lewis Honors College Deadline | FAFSA Priority Deadline | Housing and Dining Application Deadline | Living Learning Program Application Deadline | Enrollment Deposit, Orientation Fee & Scholarship Acceptance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action Track | December 1 | December 1 | TBD | February 15 | February 15 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision Track | February 15 | Early ActionApplicants Only | TBD | June 1 | May 15 | May 1 |
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-26 is expected to open this fall; visit fafsa.gov for more information regarding the FAFSA’s release date. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA. Use UK’s school code – 001989 – on the form.
*If a deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time the following Monday.
Spring and Summer TermsDeadlines*
Students wishing to enroll in the Spring term should apply by September 30.
Students wishing to enroll in the Summer term should apply by February 15.
*If a deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time the following Monday.