Transylvania University

Transylvania University is proud to offer a personalized transfer pathway to KCTCS students who wish to complete their undergraduate education in the heart of Lexington. Work directly with our transfer adviser to maximize your transfer credits and ensure that you are on track to pursue bold paths at Transylvania.

 

KCTCS students who have completed their associate in arts degree with a 2.0 GPA or higher can transfer to Transylvania and earn their Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in health and exercise science or business administration. Through these pathways, students will fulfill three of the five areas of Transylvania’s general education pattern while at KCTCS and will need to complete as few as 72 hours (18 units) of coursework at Transylvania to earn their bachelor’s degree.

 

Thanks to our small class sizes, engaged faculty and ideal location, Transylvania students have a wide range of educational and pre-professional opportunities available to them. As a Pioneer, you can:

• Apply for the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research with the support of a faculty mentor.
• Secure an internship with major local employers in your field of interest.
• Explore your career options through our Center for Academic and Professional Enrichment.
• Study abroad for a summer or semester.
• Get connected with our graduates through the 100 Doors mentoring program.

Learn more about what a Transylvania education can do for you.

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Application  Deadlines

Fall term: July 1
Winter term (begins in January): Dec. 1

Transfer Credits

To see how your credits might transfer to Transylvania’s unit system, please consult our Transfer Evaluation System. Direct questions regarding transfer credits to the transfer adviser.

Transfer Adviser

Julie Sams, Director of Admissions
jsams@transy.edu
859-233-8798

What do I need to apply to Transy?

• Admissions application
  Transfer students should apply online.
• Final and official high school transcript
  A high school transcript can be requested from the school’s guidance counselor and sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
• Official college transcript(s)
  Applicants should submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. College transcripts issued to the student for delivery are not considered official.
• Official ACT and/or SAT scores (optional)
  Transylvania accepts both the ACT and SAT for admission and scholarship consideration. Score reports can be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from ACT and/or SAT. Scores appearing on official high school transcripts will also be accepted. Note: Transylvania reserves the right to request test scores at any point in the admissions process.
• Statement(s) of good standing
  Transfer students must submit a completed statement of good standing from every institution (college/university) that they have previously attended. For questions contact admissions@transy.edu.

Please send all application materials to:

Transylvania University
Office of Admissions
300 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508
admissions@transy.edu

Scholarship Awards

Transfer students who will enroll at Transy with first-year student standing (based on transferable credits) are eligible for first-year scholarships.

Transfer students who will enroll at Transy with sophomore (or higher) standing (with KCTCS hours equivalent to 9 units of Transy credit) are eligible for the following GPA-based scholarships.