--- title: Admissions | KYSU Online description: Explore KYSU Online's admission requirements for undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and returning students on your educational path. --- [![Kentucky State University](https://online.kysu.edu/hubfs/kysu-online-theme/ksu-logo-green.svg)](https://online.kysu.edu/?hsLang=en) [Programs](https://online.kysu.edu/programs?hsLang=en) [Bachelor's Degrees](https://online.kysu.edu/programs#bachelors)[Master's Degrees](https://online.kysu.edu/programs#masters)[Certificates](https://online.kysu.edu/programs#certificates)[Doctoral](https://online.kysu.edu/programs#doctoral) [Admissions](https://online.kysu.edu/admissions)[Tuition & Aid](https://online.kysu.edu/tuition-aid?hsLang=en)[Student Support](https://online.kysu.edu/student-support?hsLang=en) [Request Info](https://online.kysu.edu/contact?hsLang=en)[Apply Now](https://online.kysu.edu/apply?hsLang=en) ![Prospective KYSU Online students reviewing an application on a laptop](https://online.kysu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/kysu-online-theme/admissions-hero.jpg?width=1600&height=1067&name=admissions-hero.jpg) Admissions # Everything You Need to Apply Whether you're starting your first degree, returning after time away, or transferring credits from another school, KYSU Online has an admission path built for you. Review the requirements below, then reach out to Online Admissions with any questions. [Apply Now](https://apply.kysu.edu/online/)[See Requirements](https://online.kysu.edu/admissions#undergraduate) [Undergraduate](https://online.kysu.edu/admissions#undergraduate)[Graduate](https://online.kysu.edu/admissions#graduate)[Transfer](https://online.kysu.edu/admissions#transfer)[Returning](https://online.kysu.edu/admissions#returning)[Process](https://online.kysu.edu/admissions#process) First-time Students ## Undergraduate Admission Requirements - Completed application via the KYSU Online admissions portal - Official high school transcript or GED, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 - Official ACT or SAT scores (minimum composite SAT score of 960) Test scores may be waived for applicants who are 25 or older, active-duty military, or veterans. Master's & Doctoral ## Graduate Admission Requirements - Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions - A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Some programs require a higher GPA or additional materials. Check the Special Program Requirements table below for program-specific details. Transfer Students ## Transfer Admission Requirements - Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions - A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the most recently attended institution - Official ACT or SAT scores (minimum composite SAT score of 960) - Course-by-course transfer credit evaluation Test scores may be waived for applicants who are 25 or older, active-duty military, or veterans. Readmits & Program Switches ## Returning to KYSU or Switching Programs ### Moving to an Online Program Current KYSU students moving from a residential program to an online or global program must meet the standard admission requirements for that program level. ### Readmit Students Readmit students follow the same standard admission requirements as new applicants at the same program level. Contact the Online Admissions Office to confirm which materials you'll need to resubmit. [Email Online Admissions](mailto:onlineadmissions@kysu.edu) Program-Specific ## Special Program Requirements Most programs have no requirements beyond the standard admission criteria above. Programs not listed below have no additional requirements. LevelProgramAdditional Requirements - UndergraduateRN to BS NursingActive, unencumbered RN license in your state of residence; Associate Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program; minimum GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale) on associate coursework. - GraduateMBA3 letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic); TOEFL scores for international students (may be waived if a prior degree was earned at a U.S. institution or a university where English is the language of instruction). - GraduateInterdisciplinary Behavioral SciencesLetter of application (approx. 1,500-word essay on goals and experience), resume or CV, official transcripts, and 3 letters of reference. - GraduateSocial Work (MSW)Personal statement (500–700 words) and two letters of recommendation, at least one from a social work professional or professor. - Post-GraduateDoctor of Nursing PracticeEarned BSN from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program; minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale); active, unencumbered RN license in any state; resume or CV; personal essay; graduate coursework in research and statistics strongly recommended. Requirements are in addition to the standard admission criteria for each level. Start Dates ## When Can I Start? KYSU Online runs three semesters a year — Fall, Spring, and Summer. Most courses are split into two consecutive eight-week terms, giving you multiple entry points throughout the year. A limited number of courses follow a traditional sixteen-week format spanning the full semester. 3 semesters per year 8-week terms Most popular ### Fall - Term 1 — August - Term 2 — October ### Spring - Term 1 — January - Term 2 — March ### Summer - Term 1 — May - Term 2 — June Prefer a traditional pace? Select courses are also offered in a full sixteen-week format each semester. [Find your start date](https://apply.kysu.edu/online/) Four Steps ## Admission Process A straightforward path from your first application click to your first day of class. 1 ### Complete your application Start your application on the KYSU Online admissions portal — it takes about 15 minutes. 2 ### Submit transcripts Send official transcripts from high school and any previously attended colleges. 3 ### Apply for federal financial aid File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov using KYSU's school code to unlock federal aid options. 4 ### Enroll in classes Work with your advisor to register for your first eight-week term. Next Step ## Ready to Apply? Our Online Admissions team is here to help. Reach out at onlineadmissions@kysu.edu with any questions about requirements or the application process. 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