How to Apply
Are you ready to become a University of Louisville graduate student? UofL is dedicated to helping you succeed!
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Applying to the University of Louisville’s Graduate School takes six simple steps:
- Know Your Program Requirements
- Confirm Your Type of Application
- Submit Your Graduate School Application
- Submit Required Documents
- Check Your Application Status
- Connect with Your Director of Graduate Studies
Before Submitting Your Application
All candidates for admission to the University of Louisville graduate programs must complete the online Graduate Application. This includes students applying to begin a graduate program, transferring graduate programs, changing from non-degree to degree-seeking status, or adding a certificate program to an existing degree program. While applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis, we recommend applicants consult their prospective departments or DGS for clarification on admissions deadlines and program-specific requirements, prior to completing the application.
Application Types
Degree (New, Transfer, Dual Degree)
New Student: Applicant that is a senior or recent graduate, or who is applying to a different graduate program.
Transfer Student: Applicant of the same program from a different school.
Dual-Degree: Applicant pursuing two separate degrees simultaneously.
Non-Degree and Certificate
Non-Degree: Applicant holding a bachelor's degree who does not desire to seek an advanced degree but wishes to take graduate course work. Please note that not all programs will admit students to non-degree status.
Certificate: Applicant holding a bachelor's degree (or other advanced degree) that wishes to pursue outlined certificate coursework.
Re-Admission
Readmit: Applicant that has previously attended UofL, had 2+ years since their last date of enrollment, and is planning to return to the same graduate program.
Applicant will need to contact their department to confirm eligibility for re-admission.
Soaring Scholar
Applicant that is a current UofL undergraduate student beginning their final 30 credit hours and wishing to fast-track their graduate education.
Learn more about becoming a Soaring Scholar today!
Other Applications for Admission
Students applying to the following degree programs are required to submit their application and all required materials through a different system than the Graduate School’s application:
| Application System | UofL Program Name |
| NursingCAS | MSN, DNP, Nursing PhD |
| CDSCAS | Communicative Disorders (MS), Audiology (DAU) |
| HAMPCAS | Health Administration (MS), Health Administration (MS)-ONLINE |
| SOPHAS | All MPH programs (regardless of concentration) |
You will not need to complete a secondary application through the Graduate School application system if you have applied to one of the above programs. Applicants will be notified via email when the application has been moved to UofL’s application portal.
Understanding Your Admissions Status Portal Checklist
Throughout your admissions process, your Admissions Status Portal Checklist is here to help ensure that you have submitted all required documents for your application to the University of Louisville.
Learn more about your portal checklist today!
