Applying for college at the University of Kentucky extended campus program in Paducah is easy! Follow these steps to get started. Remember, if you need help at any time you can always reach us using the contact information below.

First-time freshman:

1. Follow all the links on the home page to apply for admissions and scholarships. The regular UK application fee is waived for Paducah students.
2. Send an official copy of your high school transcript to UK and WKCTC.  Official transcripts must be signed and stamped by a high school official.
3. Send your ACT scores to UK.  Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency and can be requested at www.act.org. Test scores must be sent both to UK and WKCTC. UK’s ACT code is 1554. 
4. Schedule an appointment to visit UK Paducah by contacting Laura Bates by phone or email. You will need to visit UK Paducah to finish the application process.

Transfer applicants with previous college work:

Students who wish to apply to the UK College of Engineering at Paducah with previous college work must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better for all work attempted and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better at the last college attended. For further information, please contact us.

Questions about this process? That’s why we’re here!

To make an appointment, please contact:
Laura Bates
Office Administrator
(270) 534-3129
lbates@engr.uky.edu

You may mail completed transcripts and applications to:
Denise Brazzell
University of Kentucky College of Engineering
Paducah Campus
P.O. Box 7380
Paducah, KY 42002-7380