Social studies (3 units from the following) United States history, Economics, Government, World geography, World civilization
Except for English and mathematics deficiencies, the introductory KSU college-level courses in the various required content areas will meet the required PCC courses. English and mathematics deficiencies will be met by the following courses:
English ENG 099 Mathematics MAT 095 or 097
(Courses which remedy the PCC deficiencies are subject to change.)
Students will not be permitted to take additional courses until all deficiencies are removed with a grade of “C” or above. Courses numbered below 100, e.g. MAT 097, will not count toward degree requirements.
The following students are not required to have the PCC requirements:
Associate degree seeking students
International students
Nonresident students
Students entering baccalaureate-degree status with twenty-four (24) or more semester credit hours applicable to a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale
Students enrolled in a community or technical college or a community college type program
Active duty military personnel, their spouses and dependents
Students who have reached their 21st birthday before the beginning of the semester or term
ADVANCED STANDING AND CREDIT
Prospective students are advised to request information on advanced program standing from the Testing Office at Kentucky State University information.
Entering students with superior preparation or with competence in a specific area may qualify for advanced placement or credit. Placement or credit may be granted on the basis of Advanced Placement Examination (AP Exams) of the College Board, International Baccalaureate scores, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), General and Subject examinations, and other evidence of experience and competence.
Students transferring to Kentucky State University who have received advanced placement credits from another institution may be awarded these credits insofar as Kentucky State’s requirements for awarding such credits are met. Advanced placement credits may not be substituted for residency requirements.
substituted for residency requirements.
ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS
The transfer student must submit the following additional documents for admission consideration:
Transcripts of all college work attempted
All transfer students who have completed 24 or more semester hours of college work must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.00. The transfer student is not at liberty to disregard any part of his/her previous college or university records. Failure to report enrollment at another institution may result in dismissal and/or loss of credits earned at KSU. In the event of academic suspension/dismissal from any institution previously attended or currently being attended, an applicant must provide a letter of good standing from the last institution attended. Transfer applicants who were not eligible for admission to Kentucky State University when they graduated from high school must present a minimum of 24 semester hours of college credit.
Placement examinations may be required of applicants transferring into Kentucky State University before registering for classes.
ADMISSION OF TRANSIENT/VISITING STUDENTS (NON-DEGREE CANDIDATES)
A student in good standing in an accredited college may be admitted to the University as a Transient/Visiting student. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must submit an application, a letter of good standing, and a $30.00 application fee ($100.00 for international applications).
Transient status does not constitute admission or matriculation as a degree candidate. The transient is, however, subject to the same fees and regulations as a regular student except for the continuation-in-residence requirements.
ADMISSION OF NON-TRADITIONAL AND/OR NON-DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
Students who are twenty-one years of age or older or non-degree seeking may receive conditional admission to the University (if they do not qualify for unconditional admission). Such students are exempted from the PCC requirements and not required to do remedial course work. In addition, such students may obtain University credit hours through Academic Unit Challenge Examinations or by satisfactory performance on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Students admitted without an ACT or SAT-I score should refer to
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