Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
Getting Enrolled in an EKU Undergraduate Program
Applying for admission into any of Eastern Kentucky University’s online undergraduate degree programs begins by meeting the requirements and submitting an application form. Once your application is reviewed, the enrollment process can take place. Applications for the program are accepted year-round. Applicants will be reviewed for admission based upon the criteria listed below. Call an Enrollment Advisor at 1-866-277-9878 to learn about the options that are available to you.
Our online undergraduate programs feature five 8-week terms a year, this flexible schedule gives you the opportunity to earn your bachelor’s degree at your convenience.
To be eligible for admission to either program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- Minimum college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
And one of these four options:
- An AA, AS, or AAS degree** OR
- 24 transfer credit hours from a regionally accredited university including equivalents to an EKU 100-level or higher English AND Math course OR
- ACT with sub-scores meeting or exceeding 18+ English, 19+ in math and 20+ in reading OR
- SAT with sub-scores meeting or exceeding 430+ writing, 460+ math and 470+ in reading OR
- COMPASS with sub-scores meeting or exceeding 85+ reading, 36+ algebra domain and 74+ writing
** A minimum college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0
Any questions regarding the admission requirements, please call an Enrollment Advisor at 1-866-277-9878.
Application Instructions
- Order your official transcripts. We need official transcripts sent directly from every regionally accredited college that you have previously attended to our off-site admissions address.
- If applicable you’ll need to send in final high school transcripts with graduation date posted and SAT or ACT test scores. Note: High school transcripts and SAT/ACT can be copies of your officials sent as an attachment, faxed, or mailed.
- Send in the undergraduate application and $30 non-refundable application fee
International Applicants, must complete the following requirements:
- Complete the TOEFL Exam with minimum scores of- 500 (paper based), 173(computer based), and 61 (internet based)
- Provide Official Secondary School Records
- Complete the Declaration and Certification of Finances Form ($27,500 min. must be guaranteed per enrollment year)
- Letter from bank to support the Declaration and Certification of Finances
I already have an HND in Civil Engineering from Kaduna Polytechnic in Nigeria.
Which class year will I start my degree program from? Because I suppose that someone like me should not be made to start all over from Year one again.
I’ll be expecting a reply soon.
Thank you.
In order to determine which class year you would be starting the program at, your transfer credits will need to be evaluated. Please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon. They will be able to provide you more specific information about your particular situation.
Thanks!
I am a 56 y/o that does not have any college. i am a retire Merchant Mariner w/ 36 yrs experience in the maritime industry. i am now a Safety Instructor. I have OSHA 501 and OSHA 511 as well as 5 yrs as Fire Fighter 1, Hazmat Instructor and Certified to teach numerous U.S. Coast Guard required maritime courses.
Do you offer all the required undergrad courses needed to begin my college education and are these also available on line?
Hi Ray,
Yes, we do offer online courses for each section of the general education requirements.
Thanks!
I have an AAS but have been out of school since 1995. Will I need to do anything extra in order to get prepared to attend? Also, does the program have specific times it starts or can I start it at anytime?
Hi Anita,
We have 5 starts per year. Once you submit your transcripts, all your courses will be evaluated to figure out what you will be able to transfer in. For more information please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon to go over the program in more detail.
Thanks!
Hello, I am a Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelors of Science in the field. I am not positive yet on whether I want to apply to your school, but how can I get more information on my status as far as wanting to start a degree in the occupational/health safety program?
Hi Viviana,
If you fill out the form on this page, an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon to discuss the details of the program.
Thanks!
Hi, I am looking into the online safety program. I currently have an AAS is Safety and have been attending Columbia Southern University for my BS which I should have by Feb 2013. I have had doubts dealing the nationally vs regionally accreditation. Does EKU accept and hours from nationally accredited colleges like CSU?
Unfortunately we do not accept transfer credits from a nationally accredited school.
Thanks!
I have no qualifications in fire fighting. I am interested in studying at EKU do I need to have certain requirements to apply for the programs here?
Hi Nick- You just need to meet the undergraduate admissions requirements listed on this page. If you have any questions please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon. Thanks!
IF I got inb ielts in overal 5
reading 5.0 leitening 4.5 writing 4.0 and speaking 6.0
in addition I have a certificate from canada of two years
is that ok to make me get final Acceptance and i have scholarship from saudi cultrual bureau
Hi,
I am an undergraduate student in a Construction management program . I have about 35 credits left to graduate. I am interested in the online Safety program.
Is it possible to finish my study in the safety program instead of construction management? Also is it possible to view the courses list of the safety program
Thanks!
Hello- Here is the link to the courses in the Occupational Safety program: http://safetymanagement.eku.edu/safety-degrees/occupational-safety-degree/occupational-safety-degree-online/
To find out which credits will transfer from your current degree program, please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you to discuss.
Actually I would like to ask if the university can accept IELTS instead of TOFEL?
Hello! The university only accepts TOFEL scores. Thanks!