Types of Academic Credit
UK Credit
Faculty-Directed Programs
- You will earn UK credits as though you were taking a normal course on campus.
- Letter grades (A-F)
- Grade will impact your GPA.
- Grades and credits will post to your UK transcript by the end of the grading period for the program term.
- No Academic Approval Form.
Independent Study Programs
To get credit for independent study, you’ll need to work closely with the department from which you’re trying to get credit. They can help you find out which departmental course you need to enroll in and make all the necessary arrangements like finding a faculty mentor and making a learning agreement.
EAP 599
EAP 599 is required for all undergraduate students. Graduate students may opt-in.
- EAP 599 is UK credit.
- UK EA will enroll undergraduate students in EAP 599.
- Pass/Fail
- Grade will not impact your GPA.
- Grades and credit will post to your UK transcript by the end of the grading period for the program term.
- No Academic Approval Form.
Transfer Credit
Direct, Exchange, & Partner Programs
- UK EA will receive your international transcript with your grades.
- We receive transcripts 1-3 months after the end of your program. It can take an additional 3-6 weeks for your credits to appear on your UK transcript.
- UK EA submits an equivalency file that details the credits earned. We will submit your letter grade, but the credits will post as pass/fail on your UK transcript.
- Academic Approval Form (AAF) required to earn specific UK credit
- If you do not complete an AAF, you will receive general education credit (GEED 1--)
External Petitions
- You must receive a transcript from an accredited university or other academic credit-granting institution.
- Discuss your External Petition academic credit with your UK EA Advisor.
Send Transcripts to UK EA
When requesting your program's official transcript, have it sent to:
Education Abroad & Exchanges
Bradley Hall
151 Washington Avenue
Lexington, KY 40506
Flexible Credit Types
Internship Programs
UK EA works with partners to facilitate international internships around the world. Our partners facilitate housing, placements, and academic credit. Depending on your major, though, you may want department (UK) credit instead of transfer credit. If you want to earn UK credit for your internship instead of transfer credit, you should chat with your Academic Advisor and your UK EA Advisor.
Option 1: Transfer Credit
- Process: If your internship is through a program provider, they will send us an international transcript listing all courses and grades.
- Timeframe: It may take 1-3 months for us to receive this transcript. Patience is key.
- Approval: We review the transcript and inform the Registrar's Office of your eligible courses for credit transfer, based on your prior Academic Approval Form submission.
- Grading: These grades are pass/fail and do not impact your overall UK GPA. Grades may impact your college GPA, or requirements related to prerequisite and major requirements.
- Reminder: Ensure your Academic Approval Form is completed for proper credit transfer.
Option 2: Department (UK) Credit
- Registration: Enroll in a specific course at UK, mirroring a traditional on-campus experience.
- Completion: Fulfill all course requirements, potentially including projects or reports that reflect your internship experience.
- Grading: Receive a letter grade upon completion, which will influence your GPA.
- Integration: This option is ideal if your internship aligns closely with your major or academic interests.