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With more than 80+ undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs offered 100% online, you can choose the path to success that’s right for you.
Online learning that fits your life
"Excellent! The professors are top-notch, very caring, and experienced educators. They are also intentional and available, especially in guiding the students. The quality is equal to or better than the traditional courses."
Albert Kalim
Ph.D., Education
"I'm a working mother of 3 children and it has been amazing to be able to complete this program online. I would not be able to complete the program if I had to do it in person."
Stacy Falvey Underwood
MBA
"I learned skills that apply to my job as a nonprofit manager. The professors were well-versed in the subject matter. I enjoyed learning from the other students."
Dana Cox Nickles
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
"I have enjoyed the flexibility as a part time student with a full time job. It was easy to work around class and be there on time."
Marci Adams
Masters in Marketing
"Attending classes online has given me the opportunity to managed my non-profit organization while balancing the duties of being a mom. Although I am online I have been able to build a supportive community with other students within my program."
La'Shardae Scott
DSW
"This program was truly wonderful, and I learned so much from it. From contract law to graphic design, advocacy to community engagement, this program really provided a wide assortment of courses that directly apply to careers in the arts."
Erika Danielle Finley
MA Arts Administration
Top Questions
Yes! Online students in degree-earning programs (not certificate programs) are eligible for the same financial aid as in-person students. Students should fill out a FAFSA form each year to see what they qualify for, and utilize UK’s online scholarship database once admitted to apply for scholarships.
This depends on the class and/or program. Most online programs don’t have prescribed class times- just review the material and submit assignments according to the course syllabus. A few programs/courses may require infrequent or regular video conference calls/lectures that you will know about in advance.
Deadlines vary by program. You can find this information on your program’s UK Online page. Search your program page to view its specific deadline information. Also, view the information in How to Apply to see if certain student status affect your application deadline.
No. All degrees are conferred by the University of Kentucky. There is no statement of “online” on your diploma or your transcripts.
Most students find it easy to transfer credit and finish their degree with UK Online. See our transfer credit guidelines for graduate students or transfer admission guidelines for undergraduates.
Accreditation
The University of Kentucky is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. The University of Kentucky also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Kentucky may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (https://www.sacscoc.org/).
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