Frequently Asked Questions - Students
For the latest information on UK Core course offerings, direct your browser to: https://www.uky.edu/registrar/content/uk-core
For current classes, consult the course schedule in your myUK portal and follow the links to Student Administration and then Academics.
Yes. As with AP credits, when academic credit is assigned for a course taken at another institution, that course is "linked" with a UK course. Any UK Core requirement fulfilled by that UK course is also fulfilled by the transferred course. As always, please see your academic advisor regarding specific questions. The Office of the Registrar maintains a database that allows you to check on your potential transfer credit(s).
Yes. To obtain academic credit for an AP course, the AP course is "linked" with a UK course. Any UK Core requirement fulfilled by that UK course is thereby fulfilled by the AP course. See the Office of Undergraduate Admissions webpage for more information.
The student degree audit system in MyUK GPS maintains the "official" record of the general education requirements that a student has fulfilled. In addition, the degree audit provides the student an opportunity to evaluate where they stand regarding how their completed courses (and transfer courses, if applicable) apply towards their degree program and any declared minors. MyUK GPS allows the student to plan future courses and evaluate how their completed coursework may even apply towards other degree programs and minors should they have interest in a double major, dual degree, and/or a minor. Using the various features offered within MyUK GPS empowers the student to be prepared for each of their scheduled advising sessions in addition to their instigating meaningful conversation(s) regarding their academic and career goals.
Find out more information about MyUK GPS by visiting - http://www.uky.edu/degreeaudit/GPS-Degree-Audit-Info-Page.html
UK Core officially began with students that entered UK in the Fall 2011 semester. All students must complete 30 hours in the UK Core through coursework completed at UK, applicable transfer coursework, AP credit, or a combination thereof.
Yes. As with AP credits, when academic credit is assigned for a course taken at another institution, that course is "linked" with a UK course. Any UK Core requirement fulfilled by that UK course is also fulfilled by the transferred course. As always, please see your academic advisor regarding specific questions. The Office of the Registrar maintains a database that allows you to check on your potential transfer credit(s).
Students who transfer to the University of Kentucky with an AA, AS, or a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution will have earned credit for all UK Core requirements. These students will also show completion of the Foreign Language requirement as a result of earning one of these degrees. Higher level foreign language requirements may be required based upon the major/college chosen.