Transfer from KCTCS

You’ll find completing your degree at KCTCS and then transferring to the college or university of your choice is cheaper, faster, and easier. By taking courses and completing your degree at KCTCS you can save money. And by completing coursework at KCTCS, you may be eligible for transfer scholarships. Research shows that if you complete your degree at KCTCS before transferring you are much more likely to complete your bachelor degree and in less time than students who transfer before getting their KCTCS degree. And, if you have an associate degree, you can take full advantage of the policies and agreements that are in place to help you transfer

Transfer Credit Information & Policies

Kentucky has several statewide agreements and policies to help you transfer academic credit from one college or university to another as easily as possible. In addition to statewide agreements and policies, KCTCS partners with many public and private institutions to expand your options for seamless transfer.

It is important to note, that in order to be eligible to receive KCTCS credentials, a student must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of hours required for that credential, including the general education requirements as specified in the KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Specific requirements for KCTCS credentials and information on KCTCS graduation requirements are included in the KCTCS Catalog. Students are responsible for checking on any changes in these policies and agreements.

How to transfer your KCTCS to another institution:

You can find out how your KCTCS credits will transfer in a number of ways:

  1. You can preview how your credits will transfer to several institutions in our transfer guides.
  2. You can talk with an Academic Advisor or Transfer Contact at your local KCTCS college.
  3. You can talk with the Transfer Contact or appropriate faculty or staff at your college or university of choice.