How to Apply

Start your journey toward a transformational college experience today! Our application is fast, simple, and completely free. Submit your application directly through our website or apply using the Common App—both options receive equal consideration. Once you apply, you’re one step closer to discovering your potential and stepping confidently into your future as a Panther.

Our Admissions team carefully reviews every application. In some cases, we may request additional information or invite you for a personal interview to help us get to know you better.

1. I am interested in transferring to KWC and am currently attending a college. I have not attended any college besides the one where I’m currently enrolled.

We will need an unofficial transcript from the college where you are currently enrolled showing all classes taken and those in progress. We will also need an official transcript** from your high school.

2. I am interested in transferring to KWC. I’m currently attending a college and have attended X number of colleges before this one.

We will need an unofficial transcript from the college where you are currently enrolled showing all classes taken and those in progress. We will also need an official transcript** from the last school where you completed college before your current college, as well as unofficial transcripts from any other college you have attended.

3. I am interested in transferring to KWC. I am not currently attending any college.

We will need an official transcript** from the most recent college you attended. We will also need an unofficial transcript from any other college you have attended.

Requesting high school transcript or GED – Depending on the above, you can send your unofficial or official transcript** (admissions@kwc.edu). If you enroll at KWC we will need a final, official transcript** that shows your final grades and a graduation date. Oftentimes you can request this transcript through www.parchment.com or you can always call your high school and ask them the best way to request a transcript for a college.

Requesting individual college transcripts – We will need transcripts from each college where you have taken classes, including dual-credit courses. As mentioned above, the most recent completed transcript will need to be official** and others can be unofficial, but we will need official transcripts** with final grades from all schools before classes start. Most transcripts can be ordered at www.studentclearinghouse.org or www.parchment.com. If you cannot find your school listed on either of these websites, you can Google “*school name* transcript request.”

For your file to be processed you must submit an official transcript** from the most recent institution where you completed classes.

**For a transcript to be official it must be sent by the institution (high school or college) directly to Kentucky Wesleyan. Anything sent by you (the student) is automatically deemed unofficial.

Transcript Evaluation

Once we have all your college transcripts (including an official from your current/most recent college) our registrar’s office can begin a transcript evaluation to show how your classes transfer to KWC.

At Kentucky Wesleyan, every student receives financial aid, and we are dedicated to helping you take this next step with confidence. Our goal is to make a Wesleyan education both accessible and affordable so you can focus on your future.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as soon as it opens in the fall. You do not need to wait for your admission decision to apply. Submitting early gives you the best chance to access available funds, especially for Kentucky residents.

Be sure to list Kentucky Wesleyan College (Federal School Code: 001969) and select the appropriate housing code.

Every new undergraduate student is automatically considered for an academic merit scholarship when admitted. These scholarships are based on your cumulative GPA from your previous institution and reflect our commitment to rewarding your hard work and potential.

At Kentucky Wesleyan, we show up for each other. Together, we’ll make your college dreams possible—the Wesleyan Way.

Secure your place in the Panther family and receive priority for housing and class placement by submitting your enrollment deposit as soon as you are ready to commit to Kentucky Wesleyan.

Enrollment deposit amounts are based on your student type:

• Residential students: $200
• Commuting students: $100
• International students: $600

Deposits for the fall semester are refundable until May 1. Deposits for spring and summer terms are nonrefundable.

Making your deposit is the first step toward joining a community that believes in your potential and supports your goals.

Transcripts

Once you are committed, it is time to make sure that ALL your transcripts are final and official! Remember, this means it has to come directly from the institution to KWC, and it must show all final grades. Final, official transcripts are required to attend KWC. If we do not have all final, official transcripts you may be ejected from the college.

Accepting your financial aid award ensures that your funds are ready to be applied at the start of the semester.

Once you officially commit to Kentucky Wesleyan, you will receive login credentials for your student portal. From there, you can review and accept your financial aid package online.

This step brings you one move closer to beginning your Wesleyan journey with confidence and peace of mind.

Need help? Our Financial Aid team is ready to guide you every step of the way at finaid@kwc.edu or (270) 852-3120.

Log in to your GO.KWC Application Hub to view your Enrollment Checklist and complete all required forms.

Your hub will guide you through important next steps, including housing, advising, and orientation details.

Admitted students can also visit the Admitted Students page for additional information and helpful resources.

Each form you complete brings you closer to life at Kentucky Wesleyan, where your journey truly begins.

Students register for classes in mid-April for the Fall semester and mid-November for the Spring semester. Once you are deposited, an advisor will reach out after registration opens to discuss a schedule and get you signed up for the classes needed to complete your degree at Kentucky Wesleyan.

Please reach out to your Admissions Counselor if you have not heard from an advisor by May if you are applying for the Fall semester or after Thanksgiving if you are applying for the Spring semester.