KCTCS Transfer Partnership

Now is the time to give Cumberlands a try. Why? Because we have the low cost you need, the academic programs you're looking for and an amazing collegiate experience.

ALL applicable KCTCS credits will transfer!

UC will accept any coursework taken at the 100-level or above from a KCTCS institution as long as they can be applied toward your Cumberlands Degree program. Any credits not necessary for completion of your degree will not need to be accepted. We also have specific program pathways that help your credits go even further when transferring. Up to 75% of a transfer students undergraduate degree plan can be credited at Cumberlands. Now, you're getting somewhere.

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Admissions requirements are standard throughout the university and applies to all students. Some programs have additional requirements in addition to the base standards. The purpose of the admission process is to identify applicants who are likely to succeed academically at University of the Cumberlands and at the same time contribute positively to the campus community. In making admission decisions the University considers many factors, including high school records (including courses taken, grade trends, and rank in class), standardized test scores, extracurricular activities and honors, and personal contact with the student.

On-Campus Admissions Requirements

1. A completed Application.

2. An official high school transcript with the grade point average computed on a 4.0 scale. GED students must provide official scores from the General Education Development Test (GED);

Students with 0–11 hours of college credit must submit an official high school transcript showing a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. GED students must provide official scores from the General Education Development Test (GED).
High school transcripts are not required for students who have obtained 12+ hours of college credit after graduating high school.
The admission office will confirm all students’ transcripts arrive from a high school with a CEEB code, as well as the high school seal and/or signature. If a transcript is from a high school that lacks a CEEB code or seal/signature, the admission office will investigate to confirm the school is recognized by the state department of education or home school association. The admission office may request a copy of the student’s diploma at any point in the admission process to verification process. If a diploma is determined invalid, a GED may be required for admission consideration.
(if applicable) Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; a. A student transferring from another University MUST be eligible to return to the college from which you are transferring;
Any additional information as requested by the University to determine admission eligibility.

3. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

A student transferring from another University MUST be eligible to return to the college from which you are transferring.

4. Any additional information as requested by the University to determine admission eligibility**.

All academic credit from an educational institution outside the United States must be evaluated by one of the transcript evaluation services referenced below.

World Education Services (WES)
International Education Research Foundation (IERF) Eval Direct
Educational Perspectives (EP)
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Student–Athletes are encouraged to use PLAYNAIA InCRED
SpanTran

Non-native English-speaking applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency for admission to the university through submission of an official test score or through a virtual interview process with an admissions
representative. Minimum test scores that successfully demonstrate English proficiency are listed below:

ACT – 17
SAT – 920
TOEFL (paper-based) – 550
TOEFL (internet-based) – 65
IELTS – 6
Duoling-95

Re-Entering Transfer

Attended another college or university since last enrollment at University of the Cumberlands (Cumberland College).

Candidates for admission as a reentering transfer must submit the following items:

A completed Application.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended.
Any additional information may be requested by the University.
High school transcript and/or ACT or SAT scores may be requested.

Online Admissions Requirements

An official, post-graduation, high school transcript with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
1. High school transcripts are not required for students who have obtained 12(+) hours of college credit post high school graduation.
2. GED students mut provide official scores from the General Education Development Test (GED)
Students with 12(+) hours of college credit (post high school graduation) must submit an official college transcript from all colleges/universities attended with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Documentation of language fluency for non-native speakers of English, such as a score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the 8 International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or a report from Duolingo.
Official transcripts from all colleges/ universities attended.

Transfer scholarships are available for students transferring to University of the Cumberlands from another college or university who will be enrolled in the on-campus undergraduate program. Eligibility and amounts are based on the student’s current college GPA. A student must have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher to qualify. There is a no application and the scholarship will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA.

Many of Cumberlands bachelor degree programs are designed as a seamless pathway from associate degrees. Cumberlands wants you to receive credit for what you have earned.

Here are a few highlights to UC’s transfer policy in relation to KCTCS students:

Undergraduate students can transfer up to 75 percent of their degree plan to Cumberlands.
Students will generally receive credit for all college-level work in which a passing grade is earned, provided such credit is earned from an institution which is fully accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations.
Remedial courses are not transferable.
Grades lower than ‘C’ will not be accepted in courses which apply toward the student’s major.

ALL applicable KCTCS credits will transfer!
UC will accept any coursework taken at the 100-level or above from a KCTCS institution as long as they can be applied toward your UC Degree program. Any credits not necessary for completion of your UC Degree will not need to be accepted.

Are you an Education major with clinical hours?
In addition to accepting your credits, with Department Chair approval, UC will review your clinical hours and work to help you transfer those that are applicable toward your Elementary Education or Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program!

Explore your course to course transfer equivalency with our KCTCS guide!

KCTCS Course Equivalency Guide

Accounting

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Criminal Justice

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) and University if the Cumberlands (UC) enter into this Articulation Agreement in order to provide for a more seamless pathway for students completing the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in General Occupational/Technical Studies to move toward completion of the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Criminal Justice degree.

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Education

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Information Technology

Completion of the following curriculum will satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and leads to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at University of the Cumberlands (UC).

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