We are a culture-rich and vibrant campus with students coming from our backyard and across the world to attend UofL. Students from a diverse range of backgrounds, identities and lifestyles come together to thrive, forming our academically renowned and complex student body.
24,123
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
12,411
TOTAL FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
46.2%
UNDERGRADS ENROLL IN BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE COURSES
$13,261
AVERAGE 2024-2025 UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AID
67.1%
CLASSES TAUGHT BY FULL-TIME FACULTY
70+ ONLINE PROGRAMS
14:1
STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO
28% OF STUDENTS IDENTIFY AS RACIALLY/ETHNICALLY DIVERSE
200+ NUMBER OF DEGREE PROGRAMS
54 U.S. STATES AND TERRITORIES REPRESENTED
*By Military Friendly
DESIGNATION STATUS AS A MILITARYFRIENDLY SCHOOL* Fall 2024
540 NEW KCTCS TRANSFER STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 2024
3 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
1,320 NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 2024
1/4 GRADUATES EACH YEAR ARE TRANSFER STUDENTS
AREAS OF STUDY
We encourage major exploration : Some students come to college ready to tackle their major. Others are still thinking about their career choices and trying to nail down the right fit. We understand. That’s why we offer an exploratory program for students who are still deciding.
uofl.me/exploratory
ARTS & SCIENCES
• American Sign Language Interpreting Studies
• Anthropology
• Art
» Art History
» Graphic Design
» Interior Design
» Studio Art
• Asian Studies
• Biochemistry
• Biology
» Biomedical Sciences
» Ecology
» Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication*
• Criminal Justice*
• English
» Creative Writing
» Literature
» Professional & Public Writing
• French
• General Studies**
• Geography
• History
• Humanities
» Comparative Cultural Studies
» Film Studies
» Linguistics
» Religious Studies
• Individualized Major (Liberal Studies)
• Latin American & Latino Studies
• Mathematics
» Actuarial Sciences
• Neuroscience
• Pan-African Studies
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science*
• Psychology*
• Sociology*
• Spanish
• Sustainability
• Theatre Arts
• Undecided (Exploratory)
• Urban Studies
• Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies*
Build your own major: The Individualized Major (Liberal Studies) program has enabled students in the College of Arts and Sciences to create hundreds of undergraduate majors that are both individualized and interdisciplinary. What will you design?
louisville.edu/liberalstudies
BUSINESS
• Accountancy*
• Business Administration*
• Business Economics
• Computer Information Systems
» Business Process Management
» Cyber Security
» Data Analytics
» Web Development
• Economics
• Equine Business
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
DENTISTRY
• Dental Hygiene
EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
• Elementary Education
• Exercise Physiology
» Allied Health Therapies
» Human Performance
» Physical & Health Education
• Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
• Middle & Secondary Education
• Organizational Leadership & Learning*
• Special Education
• Sport Administration*
ENGINEERING
• Applied Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial & Systems Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
MEDICINE
• Communication Sciences & Disorders
MUSIC
• Instrumental/Piano/Vocal Performance
• Jazz Performance
• Jazz Studies
• Music & New Media
• Music Composition
• Music Education
• Music General
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Music Therapy
NURSING
• Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) to BSN*
• 2nd Degree ABSN
PUBLIC HEALTH & INFORMATION SCIENCES
• Public Health
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACKS
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Speech Pathology
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
SOCIAL WORK & FAMILY SCIENCE
• Social Work*
*Also offered as an online program
**Online only degree for adult students with prior credit
Soaring Scholars
The College of Arts & Sciences, Speed School of Engineering, Kent School of Social Work & Family Science, and School of Public Health & Information Sciences all offer accelerated bachelors to masters programs, allowing you to complete a masters program faster!
uofl.me/soaring
Minors
Explore additional interests and expand your skill set with one of our 100+ minors.
The top 10 most popular minors are:
• Marketing
• Criminal Justice
• Management
• Sport Administration
• Spanish
• Athletic Coaching
• Psychology
• Chemisty - Life Sciences
• Communication
• Philosophy
New 2026 minors:
• Legal Studies
• AI in Digital Communication
uofl.me/undergrad_minors
Undergraduate Certificates
• Accounting
• Climate, Equity & Opportunity in the Workplace
• Construction Operations
• Equine Business*
• Ethics
• Franchise Management
• Geospatial Technologies, Applied
• Healthcare Leadership
• Healthcare Skills
• Human Resource Leadership
• LGBTQ Health Studies
• Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation
• Police Executive Leadership Development
• Sales
*Post baccalaureate
uofl.me/undergrad_certs
Full listing of majors, minors and certificates: catalog.louisville.edu
BECOMING A CARDINAL
Transfer GPA Requirements
How to Apply
Apply to the University of Louisville. louisville.edu/apply
Submit official electronic transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
louisville.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/faqs
Application Priority Deadlines
Spring Term: December 1
Summer Term: April 1
Fall Term: August 1
UofL faculty and staff want to prioritize your student experience, and provide deadlines that will help you complete all action items by the first day of classes. For a complete list of all deadlines and information about the different options to apply as a transfer student, please visit:
uofl.me/trf-apply
Transfer Credits
We accept credits from regionally accredited institutions. We also offer Credit for Prior Learning through our General Studies, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership & Learning Programs, allowing you to gain course credit for previous work or military trainings, and even from unaccredited institutions.
uofl.me/trf-credit-policy
If you have less than 24 college credit hours, an official, final high school transcript is required. ACT/SAT scores and/or a personal statement may also be required.
Visit uofl.me/trf_requirement for complete program requirements. Several programs require more than a minimum GPA.
Pre-Evaluation of Credits
We offer a pre-evaluation of credit that helps provide a clear pathway toward your UofL degree.
uofl.me/credits
Course Equivalency Guide
View a comprehensive library of established transfer equivalencies from across the country.
uofl.me/transfer-evaluation
KCTCS Transfer Degree Pathways
Current KCTCS students can use these pathways to easily transfer to UofL.
uofl.me/ultra-degrees
ADMIT CHECKLIST
Visit uofl.me/transfer-guide for links to complete each item.
Log in to your New Cards Gateway: apply.louisville.edu/status
Access your gateway to take care of important pre-enrollment steps.
Activate your UofL student account and email
Activating your account will give you access to Ulink, your UofL email and Blackboard. This is a separate account from your New Cards Gateway account.
Complete your pre-advising module
The pre-advising module provides important information you will need prior to your academic advising appointment. The module can be found in your New Cards Gateway.
Schedule an academic advising appointment
After you complete your pre-advising module, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through CardSmart. Instructions on how to access CardSmart are provided in the pre-advising module.
louisville.edu/studentsuccess/cardsmart
Register for orientation
Attend an on-campus orientation session to build on the information you learned in your pre-advising module. Orientation includes info sessions, a campus resource fair, a campus tour and more. Orientation is optional but highly recommended. Register in your New Cards Gateway.
Submit your final transcript
Please submit an official transcript with final grades from any other institutions you’ve attended. If you have a transcript from a KY public institution, please have them certify your general education courses.
Register for classes
Once you complete academic advising, you can register for classes when registration is available. Please note, you are required to complete preregistration questions in ULink before you can enroll.
Submit and complete financial aid information
If you haven’t filed the FAFSA, do so as soon as possible. UofL’s school code is 001999. For important financial aid info and tasks, please monitor your UofL email and financial aid to-do list on ULink.
Finalize your housing plans
If you plan to live on campus, please apply for housing as soon as possible. You can also apply to join the Transfer Living-Learning Community (LLC). If you do not plan on living on campus, please complete a housing exemption form in your gateway.
Submit student ID photo
Submit your photo online, or in-person, to receive your Student ID, also known as your Cardinal Card. An ID is required for every student.
Review payment plan options and select refund method
Review your account balance and set up a refund method if needed in ULink.
STUDENT SERVICES
Center for Belonging, Access & Engagement
At the Center for Belonging, Access and Engagement, every student matters, and every story and journey is celebrated. The center supports students in building community, achieving academic success, and thriving personally and professionally. Whether you’re looking for leadership experiences, academic support, or a vibrant and inclusive community, the Center for Belonging, Access and Engagement is here to walk alongside every student while at UofL.
Honors Program
Looking to challenge yourself? Each year, more than 500 students join UofL’s Honors Program. With smaller class sizes, international travel, professional mentors and early registration, the Honors Program gives students the intimacy of a small college combined with the vast resources of a national research institution.
louisville.edu/honors
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) provides a coordinated effort to expand learning beyond the classroom by collaborating with campus, community and industry partners to provide engaged learning opportunities to prepare students for academic and career success.
The CEL connects students with engaged learning activities, such as internships, community engagement, study abroad and academic courses with an engaged learning component. Industry partners use the CEL to connect UofL students to learning opportunities and internships that could lead to future employment. Community partners provide opportunities for real-world experience and networking through service activities. Students can take part in experiential learning and undergraduate research opportunities by connecting with faculty.
louisville.edu/engaged-learning
Career Development
Three undergraduate career centers on campus help students and alumni expand major and career options. Cardinals can explore internships, work study, jobs and other resume-building experiences. The centers also provide major and career coaching, workshops, resume and cover letter editing, practice interviews, career assessments and more.
• College of Business Ulmer Career Center
• Speed School of Engineering Career Services & Cooperative Education
• University Career Center louisville.edu/career
Study Abroad
UofL also offers many study abroad opportunities so you can expand your worldview and experience different cultures while earning your degree. From England to Egypt, the destinations and opportunities for you to make a global impact are endless.
louisville.edu/studyabroad
Academic Support
REACH (Resources for Academic Achievement) supports the academic success of UofL students, helping them to be independent and successful learners. A variety of free tutoring services are available, as well as free test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT.
reach.louisville.edu
Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) fosters an inclusive campus climate through education, service, collaboration and outreach to the UofL community. The DRC provides support for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services.
louisville.edu/disability
LIFE AS A CARDINAL
UofL is home to more than 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) including Greek Life, academic groups, faith-based organizations, social clubs and cultural organizations, all offering ways for you to get involved on campus. If sports are your thing, you can join one of our many intramurals or sports clubs. From basketball to volleyball, rugby to ballroom dancing, you’ll be able to find the perfect sport for you. And with student events such as the Fryberger Greek Sing competition, International Fashion Show and our annual dance marathon raiseRED, you’re sure to have fun while making memories to last a lifetime.
C-A-R-D-S CARDS! That’s our cheer, so get ready to hear a lot of it. We get to experience fandom on the big stage as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and students can attend most home games for free with their student ID. Football and men’s basketball student tickets are available thanks to the Ville’ns Student Ticket Membership Program.
OUR CITY, OUR HOME
Because UofL is located in the largest metropolitan area in the state, there are exceptional off-campus learning, cultural and social experiences available to our students. Although there’s always something exciting to do on our park-like and dynamic campus, there are also many opportunities to socialize and enjoy all the city of Louisville has to offer with your fellow students.
Louisville offers a delightful culinary adventure for food enthusiasts. Known for its vibrant food scene, this Kentucky city boasts a diverse array of dining options that cater to every palate. From classic Southern comfort food to innovative international cuisine, Louisville’s restaurants are a haven for both locals and visitors.
gotolouisville.com/restaurants
Historical places
• Frazier History Museum
• Kentucky Derby Museum
• Kentucky Science Center
• Louisville Slugger Museum
• Muhammad Ali Center
Arts attractions
• Actors Theatre of Louisville
• Cressman Art Center
• Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
• KMAC Museum
• Louisville Palace
• Speed Art Museum
» free to students
Fun activities
• 4th Street Live
• Belle of Louisville
• Big Four Bridge
• Cherokee Park
• Iroquois Park
• Kentucky Kingdom
• Louisville Zoo
• Waterfront Botanical Gardens
• Waterfront Park Sports
• Churchill Downs
• KFC Yum! Center
• Louisville City FC
• Louisville Racing FC
• Louisville Slugger Field/Louisville Bats
LIVING ON OR NEAR CAMPUS
Our on- and off-campus options are hubs of academic and social life. Enjoy convenient access to classes, Ekstrom Library, dining and recreation while forging lasting friendships and connections.
Affiliated Apartment Communities
UofL has agreements with several off-campus student apartment complexes, located in close proximity to campus. Advantages to choosing an affiliate option include: prompt maintenance service, 24/7 emergency responsiveness, as well as programming and community development. Affiliate communities are available for sophomores and above. louisville.edu/housing/affiliates
Living-Learning and Themed Communities
UofL offers communities serving transfer students, Army ROTC, Metro College and more.
