EASTERN
KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY EST. 1874
TRANSFER GUIDE
Make Your Move
TRANSFERRING TO EKU
Transferring schools can feel overwhelming. We want to help make it as easy as possible. This guide has all the info you need. Don’t worry if you still have questions—our friendly transfer advisors are ready to help you. They are always just a call or email away. You’ve got this, and we’ve got you!
SIMPLE ADMISSIONS
Your first step in transferring to EKU is getting admitted. Complete our FREE application at hello.eku.edu/apply.
You’ll need to send in official transcripts from everywhere you’ve studied (even high school dual credit). If you have fewer than 24 college credit hours, send us your high school transcripts or GED.
If you have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, you’re in. See, we told you it was easy.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
FALL SEMESTER • June 15
SPRING SEMESTER • November 15
SUMMER SEMESTER • April 15
My experience at EKU has been nothing short of transformative. It has been a journey marked by profound learning, meaningful connections and a deep sense of fulfillment.
Ahmaud Harris, Class of 2024
SCAN TO APPLY
SMOOTH CREDIT TRANSFER
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Learn more about how your credits will transfer to EKU
MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you’re already working toward your dream job or still trying to figure out what you want to do, EKU’s got you covered with more than 100 majors to choose from.
Check out some of the top majors that EKU students choose:
Nursing
Health Care Administration
Elementary Education
Occupational Safety
Child & Family Studies
Plus, many more.
Fire Protection Administration
Finance
Engineering Technology Management
Biomedical Sciences
Animal & Vet Sciences
Scan the QR code to see them all.
THE EKU EXPERIENCE
When you transfer to EKU, you get to be part of the Exceptional Eastern Experience, aka E3. Get exclusive access to free concerts, comedians, athletic games and more on-campus events. E3 has recently brought artists like Flo Rida, Yung Gravy, Lil Jon and Hunter Hayes to EKU’s campus.
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
EKU is part of the Kentucky General Education Transfer Agreement. That means if you’ve completed an Associate of Arts, Science, or General Studies degree from schools like KCTCS, your EKU general ed requirements are all taken care of. You can even transfer “full” or “category” general education certifications from participating schools.
FINISH YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE AT EKU
If you’re a student at a KCTCS school dreaming of a bachelor’s degree, the Colonel Connection program can help you complete your degree at EKU. The partnership between EKU and KCTCS is designed to make your journey seamless. Scan this QR code to learn more.
hello.eku.edu/colonelconnection
WATCH YOUR CREDITS STACK UP
Admitted students can keep track of their transfer credits through EKU’s Degree Audit Report at:
hello.eku.edu/degreeworks
SCHEDULE A MEETING
Scan the QR code to schedule an appointment with a Transfer Advisor.
CONTACTS
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE, ONLINE, ADULT & TRANSFER CENTER
Whitlock
859-622-2106
hello.eku.edu/transfer
BIG E CENTRAL (FINANCIAL AID, STUDENT
ACCOUNTING & REGISTRAR CUSTOMER SERVICE)
Whitlock
859-622-2361
hello.eku.edu/bec
CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Powell Student Center
859-622-2696
hello.eku.edu/shop
CENTER FOR STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY
Whitlock
859-622-2933
hello.eku.edu/csa
COLONEL CARD AND DINING
Powell Student Center
EKU Card Services, 859-622-2179
hello.eku.edu/meals
IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Keen Johnson Basement 859-622-3000
hello.eku.edu/it
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Commonwealth, 2nd Floor, Suite A 859-622-PARK (7275) hello.eku.edu/park
STUDENT LIFE
Powell Student Center, Room 152 859-622-3855
hello.eku.edu/life
VETERAN AFFAIRS
Powell Student Center, Room 137 859-622-2345
hello.eku.edu/va
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
We’re here to help! Call us at 859-622-2106 or visit us at Whitlock 112
hello.eku.edu/transfer