Appalachian Studies

The undergraduate certificate is an interdisciplinary program for students to understand Appalachia, particularly Appalachian Kentucky, in historical, social/cultural, physical, and comparative context. Students earning this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills that will contribute to successful careers and citizenship in or near the Appalachian region. This certificate of study is flexible, can be tailored to match a variety of interests and needs, and is relevant to all majors and career interests. This option is available to students who are currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky as well as students who have already completed a four-year degree.

• Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
• Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
• Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.

• Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
  • Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
  • Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
  • No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.