Traditional BSN How to Apply as a currently enrolled UK student

Complete the online application. The deadline to apply is March 1.
- Application cycle for 2026 has ended and will reopen in 2027.
Do not send reference letters as they are not considered.
Do not send an official UK transcript as we can see that work in myUK.
Academic requirements (pre-requisite courses, CUM and Science GPA) will be reviewed.
The minimum cumulative GPA to apply is 3.0 and 3.0 GPA in the sciences (ANA/PGY, BIO, CHE).
To be considered, you must have completed by the end of Spring 2026 semester the following courses at UK or equivalent courses as determined through the Transfer Center. The minimum grade acceptable in each course is C.
- NUR 109 & 110 OR
- ANA 209 & PGY 206
- BIO 103
- CHE 103
- CIS/WRD 110
- CIS/WRD 111 (OR CIS/WRD 112)
- PSY 100 or 323
- The following courses have been approved as alternatives for psych/social science: SOC 101, HDF 254, CPH 201

A copy of your FINAL grades from the other institution must be received by the College of Nursing no later than May 12, in order to be considered for admission.
Official transcripts for ALL work completed prior to the spring 2026 semester AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION must be received by UK Admissions before March 1, if you have not already sent them. If you are not sure that UK has transcripts of any and all work completed at another institution prior to the spring 2026 semester, please check your degree audit or unofficial UK transcript for additional credits posted.

Applications will be reviewed at the end of spring semester after UK’s final grades are complete.

Everyone who applies will get a letter about their status no later than the second week of June.
Please provide an accurate UK email address. Decision letters will be sent to your UK email address. Correspondence returned as undeliverable will not be sent a second time.

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