General Information
Who is my academic advisor?
Your academic advisor is assigned to you based on your major and classification. You can find your advisor on your homepage in myUK GPS. It is on the upper right hand side of the screen. If you do not have an assigned advisor, please contact ASAdvisingCenter@uky.edu.
How do I make an advising appointment?
You can schedule advising appointments from your homepage in myUK GPS.
- Sign in to myUK.
- Under the Student Services tab, select Degree Planning and Registration (myUKGPS).
- Select Make Appointment under your advisor’s name.
- Select available date and time.
- When you click on an appointment time, you must then choose if you want to meet in-person, online (via Zoom), or over the phone. If the phone option is selected, you are required to enter the phone number you can be reached at for the appointment.
- Click the Confirm Reservation button to complete scheduling the appointment.
*Please note that Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are the only web browsers compatible with myUK. Using Safari, Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will lead to compatibility issues
How do I get my hold lifted?
You can view your active holds on the MyInfo page on your MyUK account. During the registration period, an advisor hold will be placed on your account. This means that you will need to meet with your advisor to discuss your course options for the upcoming semester. Once you do so, your advisor will lift this hold.
Other offices around campus (parking, student health, library, tuition, etc.) may place holds on your account throughout the school year, which can prevent you from registering for courses. For this reason, it is important to keep all accounts up to date. You will need to contact the corresponding office to resolve any holds affecting your account. Your advisor can only lift advising holds from student accounts. If you have a financial hold on my account for tuition, parking ticket, health bill, etc. that is preventing you from registering for classes, please contact Financial Omsbud Services at financialombud@lsv.uky.edu.
What is myUK GPS?
myUK Graduation Planning System (GPS) is an interactive, integrated system in which students can plan and register for courses and track progress toward the completion of degree requirements. Click here for myUK GPS registration instructions.
Where can I find the academic calendar?
Please consult the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines. Please mark your personal calendar so these deadlines are not missed!
How do I setup my University email?
Please see this guide for setting up your University email. Additional technology tips for UK students can be found here. If you have questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at (859) 218-4357 (HELP).
How do I enroll my smartphone in Two-Factor Log-In?
Follow the steps in this guide to enroll your smartphone in Two-Factor Log-In.
Help understanding my financial aid package and options?
- Log into myUK and click on myFinancials
- If you need to reach out to your financial aid counselor, you can find their information on the Degree Planning/GPS home page listed underneath your advisor’s information.
My cumulative, premajor, and major GPAs?
- You can find them in your degree audit in myUK GPS. Under “University Requirements,” click the Graduation section to view your current cumulative GPA. Under “Major Requirements,” click on “Standing” to check your premajor GPA and “Major” to see your major GPA.
- A pre-major GPA calculator can be found here (Calculator is based on 4 credit hours for MA 123, so it may not be the most accurate if you did not take that course through UK.)
Registration Questions
How many credits do I need to be full-time?
- Maximum of 19 credit hours during the fall & spring semesters.
- For summer: a maximum of 9 credit hours in the eight-week session, 4 credit hours in the four-week term, and under no circumstances more than 13 credits during the summer term/ session.
- Students on academic probation may take no more than 15 credit hours in a regular semester, 3 credit hours in a four-week term, or 7 credit hours in a six- or eight-week session.
Can I enroll in more than 19 credit hours?
The maximum credit hours undergraduate students in good standing can enroll in during the fall and spring Semesters is 19. The maximum allowable load to be carried during any summer term/session for undergraduate students (including residence or audit courses) shall be 9 credit hours in the eight-week summer session and 4 credits in the four-week term, but under no circumstances no more than 13 credits during the summer term and summer session. A student on academic probation shall take no more than 15 credit hours in a semester, 3 credit hours in a four-week term, or 7 credit hours in a six- or eight-week session.
To request special permission to take more than the maximum credit hours allowed, please submit a Credit Hour Limit Exception Request from.
A class I need is full; what are my options?
Check the course catalog for any additional sections that might have a seat available. If there are none, enroll in a section with a seat on the waitlist. Another option is to contact the instructor of your desired section, and ask if they will grant you an override for their course (see below for further instructions if you obtain an override).
How does the Course Waitlist Function work?
If a course is full, some courses have an option to get on a waitlist. Use myUK GPS Registration to sign up for a waitlist for a closed class. The course will appear in the Registration System as WAITLISTED with your waitlist number. When a student drops a course, the person in the first position of the waitlist is automatically enrolled and the other students move up one spot. Once you are enrolled in a waitlisted course, the course status on your schedule will change from WAITLISTED to ENROLLED. If you waitlist a course, be sure to check your schedule on myUK periodically to determine if your status for the course has changed. You are responsible for monitoring your status in this course. You may remove yourself from the waitlist at any time during registration or drop/add by using the Drop function.
To be eligible for a waitlist course you must meet all course prerequisites and pass all restrictions. You cannot waitlist a course that has a time conflict with an enrolled course, and you cannot waitlist a course for a different section of a course you are already enrolled. You may only waitlist one section per course.
Adding yourself to a waitlist does NOT guarantee the hours to your schedule. You should consider registering for an alternate course in case the waitlist course remains unavailable. You can always drop the alternate course upon being added to the waitlisted course. Please note that enrolled hours plus waitlisted hours may not exceed your credit load limit, and that waitlisted hours do not count toward full-time status. You will remain on the waitlist until you are successfully enrolled in the course, or until the last day to add a class when all waitlists are automatically purged.
How do I obtain an override to get into a class?
Overrides into FULL or RESTRICTED courses must be given by the instructor or department from which the course is offered. Make sure you meet the pre-requisites for the course before asking for an override. All overrides are issued electronically. Please remember that if an override is granted, it does not mean that you are automatically enrolled in the class – you still need to add the course to your schedule through myUK or completing the late add form on the A&S Advisng Forms website. If you are trying to add a course after the deadline or are unable to add the course yourself through myUK, you must provide email permission from the instructor when you fill out form.
How do I get a time conflict override?
You must have email permission from both instructors of the two overlapping courses stating the conflict is ok. Next, complete the Time Conflict Form, then submit the emails and form to asadvisingcenter@uky.edu. You cannot register for two overlapping courses using myUK GPS.
How do I register for a graduate-level course (600-level or higher?)
If you are an A&S student, please complete the Undergraduate Enrollment in a Graduate-Level Course form and submit it to asadvisingcenter@uky.edu. The A&S Advisng Cneter will add the Dean's representative's signature. If approved, the form will be sent back to the Graduate School where they will enroll you in the class.
How and when do I register for courses?
What is the deadline for adding or dropping a class?
For exact dates, refer to the Academic Calendar. Typically, you may add a class during the first week of the semester and drop a class during the first three weeks. If you choose to drop a class after the last day, a “W” (withdrawal) will be placed on your transcript.
How do I withdraw from a class?
It may, especially if the drop will place you in part-time status (i.e., below 12 hours). Contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to be sure.
I missed my priority registration window. Now what?
Priority registration is based on the number of credit hours you’ve already earned. If you missed your priority registration window, you will have other opportunities to register. Log in to myUK and click “Plan and Register for Courses.”
How do I find out what classes are being offered next semester?
Some classes offer an electronic wait list, and a student may place themselves on the list. Once a seat in the class is available, the student will automatically be enrolled in the order in which they were waitlisted. It’s important to check the wait list to find out if you get enrolled in the class. Contact the appropriate department for additional details. If a student is still on an electronic wait list at the end of the last day to add a class (one week after classes begin), the student will be dropped from the wait list. Please have a backup plan in place.
What is an “advisor hold”?
An advisor hold is in place to ensure you meet with your advisor and discuss your class schedule prior to registering for classes. If you have met with an advisor and your hold has not been lifted, contact the Office for Student Success.
How do I file a repeat option?
How do I request a transcript?
You may request an official transcript from the Office of the University Registrar. Fees and holds may apply.
Can I enroll in graduate-level coursework?
Undergraduates may enroll in graduate-level coursework with proper approval from their department and the UK Graduate School.
Can I do an independent study?
Students may work with a faculty member to develop an individualized plan of study for select courses.
Can I get credit for my internship?
Yes, but the internship credit must be approved. Many programs have a required internship course built into their curriculum. To enroll:
- Schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss the internship. It’s a good idea to have this conversation the semester before you intend to begin an internship.
- Before your appointment, review the learning contract.
- Complete the document after speaking with your advisor.
- Acquire signatures: Your advisor, the chair of your department and your own.
- Speak with your advisor about the submission process. Some forms must be turned in to the department.
Internship paperwork must be turned in no later than two weeks after the start of your internship to receive credit.
Transfer credit taken at another institution to UK?
You can order an electronic transcript through the National Student Clearinghouse to be sent to the University of Kentucky (admissions@uky.edu). If you cannot find the institution you attended in the National Student Clearinghouse, you will need to request your transcript directly from the institution and have it sent to the UK Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Majors and Minors
What is a double major?
A student working toward a degree will complete all university, college, major and pre-major requirements. In addition, a student may choose to complete all major and pre-major requirements in another area. This may be done concurrently or once the first degree is earned. It will not result in additional degrees; however, the second major will be reflected on the student’s transcript. It is recommended that a student have an advisor in their degree area as well as their second major area.
A graduate student must have special permission from The Graduate School to add a double major. Double or tertiary majors can be added through the online major change system.
How and when can I change my major?
Majors can be changed via the online major change system in myUK. Some programs have selective admission; if you’re planning to earn a degree in the following colleges you’ll need to contact them to apply prior to changing your major: Business and Economics, Nursing, Health Sciences, or Communication and Information.
What is a dual degree?
A dual degree will result in two earned degrees. A student must complete all university, college, pre-major and major requirements for the primary degree and for the secondary degree; however, it is possible for requirements in one degree to fulfill parallel requirements in the second degree. A student must earn a minimum of 144 between both degrees. Students may earn two degrees concurrently and are required to have an advisor in each degree program.
What is a minor?
A minor is a structured group of courses that leads to a solid understanding of a subject, although with less depth than a major. Depending on interests and career goals, some students choose to complement their major program with a minor in a related field or even in an entirely different field of interest.
What is certificate?
Certificate programs offer students a convenient and flexible way to earn credentials for career advancement. All are cross-disciplinary clusters of courses integrated in a way that identifies a set of skills or knowledge that carries college credit and is applied to a student’s degree.
How do I add or remove a major, minor, or certificate?
Majors, minors and certificates can be changed through the online major change system.
What is my Degree Audit?
The Degree Audit function of myUKGPS will show you how you have progressed toward completing your degree requirements. You will be able to see the audit for your current major, as well as run “what if” audits for other majors (if you are thinking about switching) or your major with the addition of a minor.
Graduation
How and when do I apply for graduation?
You must complete a degree application the semester before you graduate. Applications may be submitted via myUK or myGPS.
- April 1: Deadline for May and August graduates.
- Nov. 1: Deadline for December graduates.
Prior to applying for graduation, run a degree audit to ensure you have completed all requirements. See our step-by-step instructions.
When is commencement?
Visit our Commencement website for details.
Do I need to sign up to walk at Commencement?
Yes. The university holds Commencement at Rupp Arena in May and December. Visit our Commencement website in mid-October to register for the December ceremony or early March to register for the May ceremony. If you’re unable to attend, you aren’t required to let anyone know.
Will I need a Cap and Gown? What color tassel?
Yes, a cap and gown are required. You may purchase/order a cap and gown during Grad Salute or at the UK Bookstore.
Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students wear a Maize-colored tassel.
How do I know if I am graduating with honors?
Check your unofficial transcript and look at your cumulative GPA.
With 90 earned hours at UK:
- 3.4-3.59: Cum laude
- 3.6-3.79: Magna cum laude
- 3.8-4.0: Summa cum laude
Students with a minimum of two years (60 hours) but less than three years (90 hours) of work at the university will receive the appropriate Commencement honors if they attain a grade-point average of 0.2 greater than those specified for three years of residence work.
How and when will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas are typically mailed out within 3-4 months of your degree completion. The diploma will be sent to the address you provided when you filled out your degree application via myUK. Unpaid dues and fees may delay receipt.
Hurdles and Rebound
I have a conflict with an instructor. What can I do?
First, discuss the problem with your instructor if you’re comfortable doing so.
If you have an academic problem and are unable to resolve it with your instructor, you may schedule an appointment with the Associate Dean for Instruction at 859-257-3469.
Another option is to contact the University Academic Ombud. The Ombud is available to assist students and instructors in resolving academic conflicts. The office keeps everything confidential and will not notify anyone of your situation without permission.
How do I file for academic bankruptcy?
To begin the process, contact the click here.
What is the reinstatement procedure after being suspended?
How do I withdrawal from the university?
Prior to the last day to withdraw for academic reasons, contact the Office of the University Registrar or complete the withdrawal form to withdraw from your courses.
After the last day to withdraw, students can only withdraw for urgent, nonacademic reasons through their college.
Before submitting a Post-Midterm Withdrawal petition, you should meet with your instructor, academic advisor or secondary advisor (e.g., LLP coordinator, CARES Advisor, etc.).
Post-Midterm Withdrawal petitions will only be considered for demonstrated urgent, nonacademic reasons, such as documented health issues, personal crisis, family emergency and serious financial difficulties. Required documents for petition consideration include a personal statement, supporting documentation with identifiable information and course information/instructor contact.
Post-Midterm Withdrawal petitions will not be considered for courses that have ended or for which a final grade has been recorded.
Incomplete or insufficient petitions will not be considered and will be denied by the committee.
Questions related to any impact on financial aid or scholarships should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Other Questions
Where can I learn about studying abroad?
Attend a First Step Session at Education Abroad. They can help you understand what types of programs may benefit you, and they can help you determine how to finance your Education Abroad Experience.
Where can I find more information about internships?
The Stuckert Career Center has important information about internships and experiential education. Also, please check with your major department about internship opportunities.
How can I find scholarship opportunities?
ScholarshipUniverse (SU) is an online scholarship platform that matches students to relevant, vetted external scholarship opportunities, as well as internal scholarships offered by the university. Each external scholarship opportunity a student sees on SU has gone through an extensive vetting process to ensure the scholarship is offered through a reliable and authentic source.
How can I get involved on campus?
BBNvolved is the online hub for campus involvement. You can search and browse for student organizations to get involved in, connect with student leaders, request an involvement advising appointment, and more.
What are Career Opportunities for my major?
The Counseling Center and the Stuckert Career Center both have Career Decision Making workshops to help you think about possible career choices.