Maroon is Going to Look Great on You!

A beautiful and lively campus, in-demand degree programs, modern facilities, free books, and generous scholarships are just some of the reasons students choose EKU.

At EKU, you’ll find a friendly and inclusive learning environment, faculty and staff dedicated to your success, and more opportunities for personal and professional growth than you can imagine.

Our admissions team is dedicated to assisting you during the college selection process and looks forward to having you join us at Eastern Kentucky University!

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Spotlight Days


A comprehensive look at being an EKU student, where you’ll hear from our academic colleges and offices.

Important Dates


  • August 1
    Fall Admission Deadline
  • October 1
    FAFSA Opens
  • November 1
    FAFSA Priority Deadline
  • December 1
    Spring Admission Deadline
  • Mid-December
    Housing Application Opens
  • February
    New Student Orientation Registration Opens
  • May 1
    Summer Admissions Deadline
  • August 14 & 15
    First Year Move In

Contact Information


Admissions Office

Whitlock Building
Room 112

Hours
Mon – Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm

859-622-2106
Text: 859-544-2070
Fax: 859-622-8024
Toll Free: 800-465-9191
admissions@eku.edu

How to Apply


The application is free and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. For more details on how to apply select your admission type below.

First Time Students Application Info

  • Fill out the free online application
  • Submit your high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions
  • Submit ACT or SAT scores (not required, but encouraged for proper course placement)

Admission Eligibility: All students must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Standard Admission: 2.5 or higher unweighted high school GPA
  • Success First Admission: 2.0-2.49 unweighted high school GPA

When to Apply


Now is the perfect time to start your EKU application! The earlier you apply for your intended start date, the more time you have to prepare to get started. Take the first step toward achieving your goals and apply today.

Note: Graduate deadlines vary by program. Program specific deadlines can be found on each program page.

Admission FAQs

The Success First Admission program is designed for first-time freshmen who are admitted with a 2.0-2.49 high school GPA and/or test scores requiring students to take English and math classes with support.

Students admitted into the Success First program can expect to receive:

  • Specially designed advising, mentoring, tutoring, and other support services
  • Assistance creating learning goals and setting expectations
  • Education in financial literacy
  • Guidance in exploring majors and careers

For admission and tuition purposes, Eastern Kentucky University recognizes a Kentucky resident status and a non-resident status. When you apply to EKU, your residency is determined based on your permanent address and the location of your most recent coursework. If your residency status needs to be changed, you can initiate an appeal by filling out the form below and submitting* it to the Office of the Dean of Students.

*Please note that the residency appeal form requires a signature and must be notarized. For the fall or spring terms, the residency appeal form must be submitted no later than 30 days after the first full day of classes. For a summer term, the residency appeal form must be submitted no later than 10 days after the first day of classes.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Eastern Kentucky University and welcome to the Colonel family! You’ll receive a checklist of next steps in the mail and to your email account. Follow the steps and get ready for a game-changing experience at EKU!

Upcoming Events


Halls Open

Residence Halls Open for the Spring 2025 semester. Front desks begin normal operating hours.

Experience the Campus Beautiful

Experience EKU at your convenience using our Virtual Tour. You’ll find information about campus housing, academic buildings, athletic facilities and so much more. After taking the virtual tour, be sure to schedule a time to visit campus and apply for admission.