2027 EKU Transfer Guide

E A S T ER N K EN T U C K Y UNI V ER S I T Y

TRANSFER

EVERY PATH MADE POSSIBLE

My advisor and professors made it easy for me to understand the steps I need to take to reach my goals. Since transferring from BCTC, the transition was made simple, thanks to my advisor.

-DeKyra Harris, Child & Family Studies Major

WE MAKE TRANSFERRING TO EKU SIMPLE Make Every Credit Count At EKU, we specialize in helping you transition seamlessly as a transfer student. Our dedicated staff work closely with you to maximize your transfer credits and help you graduate faster.

See Your Credits in Action Your hard work matters. Our transfer course equivalency database allows you to see exactly how your courses transition into an EKU degree.

Credit for Prior Learning Graduate quickly while saving time and money. Whether it’s military service or specialized training, EKU evaluates workplace training and educational experiences to help you receive academic credit for college-level learning.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TRANSFERRING TO EKU

AFFORDABILITY

Built-In

The Resources You Need to Finance Your Education

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship

EKU is dedicated to helping you make your academic goals more affordable. Almost everyone, regardless of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid.

PTK scholarships are awarded to all on-campus transfer students who are PTK chapter members and attended their PTK-affiliated community college within the past five years. This $1,500 annual scholarship is renewable and stackable with other university merit-based scholarships.

Transfer Student Scholarships Transfer scholarships range from $1,000-$4,000 and are awarded to in-state, on-campus students.

Awards are based on GPA at time of admission. Students with less than 24 credit hours will be considered for new freshman merit scholarships.

EKU Foundation Scholarships The EKU Foundation, through the generosity of its donors, offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Scholarship eligibility and criteria vary.

Additional Ways EKU Helps You Save • Low-cost textbooks with EKU BookSmart — Save around $470 per year • Competitive out-of-state tuition — just over $12,000 per year • Affordable and competitive online tuition • Military discounts • Federal and state grants • Loans • Work-study

Explore Scholarship Opportunities

In-Demand Programs Explore the Possibilities

Top On-Campus Majors

An EKU degree opens doors to new opportunities, better pay and benefits, and the competitive edge needed for the modern job market. With more than 100 degree options, EKU has a program to help you reach your goals.

• Psychology

• Nursing • Criminal Justice • Aviation

Top Online Majors • Psychology • Social Work • Business Administration • Occupational Safety

FIND YOUR MAJOR

SUPPORT

E V E RY S T E P O F T H E WAY

Find Your Path

Financial Aid and Advising

A strong support system is essential to your success. EKU strives to provide for the physical, mental and emotional well-being of all students by offering a network of support services. We focus on meeting your needs so you can focus on your coursework.

• Big E Central (Financial Aid +

Inquiry to Admissions

Bilingual Peer Mentor and Tutoring Center (El Centro) • Center for Student Parents • EKU Libraries & Noel Studio • EKU Student Success Center

Dedicated transfer enrollment counselors are available to answer questions and walk you through the admissions process.

Registrar + Student Accounting Services) • College Advising Centers

Tutoring and Academic Success • The Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Ríos

Support Services LEARN MORE ABOUT EKU SUPPORT SERVICES

• Center for Student Accessibility • Colonel’s Cupboard • Counseling Center • Office of Military and Veterans

Affairs

I definitely felt like I was supported when I transferred here. Our advisor helped us feel comfortable coming to a whole new campus.

-Kaili Dennis Psychology Major

GRADUATE FASTER WITH EKU COLONEL CONNECTION AS A KC T C S S T U D E N T

Save Time and Money

The EKU Colonel Connection program provides joint admission to KCTCS and EKU, ensuring a smooth transfer and finding you the fastest, most affordable path to graduation.

Graduate Faster

Your credits transfer automatically at the end of every semester—no lost credits, no lost time—keeping you on the fastest path to graduation.

Pay Less

Save money on your degree.

No paying for duplicate or unnecessary courses. Plus, take up to 12 hours of EKU courses at the KCTCS tuition rate while you finish your KCTCS program.

JOIN THE COLONEL CONNECTION

Clear, No-Hassle Transfer Plan

No manual transcripts or guesswork, just a clear plan and a seamless transition, with supportive staff to guide you from day one.

It’s free and only takes about two minutes!

Both KCTCS and EKU helped shape me into who I am today—an unstoppable 23-year-old graduate student with a 5-year-old by her side.

-Kahlilah Mitchell Class of 2025, Bachelor of Social Work

CONTACTS Graduate, Online, Adult & Transfer Center Whitlock 361 pathways@eku.edu 859-622-2106 | Text: 859-544-2172 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) 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 Center for Student Involvement (CSI) Powell 013 859-622-3855 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 361

hello.eku.edu/transfer

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