
Apply as a degree-seeking student
Jayhawk Global degree-seeking students must follow the admission process of their online KU program.
Undergraduate
All students are encouraged to apply, as we individually review each application for these factors:
- Cumulative high school GPA.
- ACT or SAT scores, if available.
- GPA in the core curriculum.
- Strength of courses.
- College transcripts, if sent.
Minimum admission requirements
First-year students are assured admission into KU’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or School of Social Welfare if they meet one of these combinations:
- A 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale, no test scores required or regardless of test score submitted
- An ACT score of at least 21 or an SAT score of at least 1060 plus a GPA of at least 2.0
Transfer students are assured admission with 24+ transferable credit hours at a GPA of 2.5 or higher from a regionally accredited community college, college, or university.



Graduate
Minimum admission requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to any graduate program at KU:
- Proof of a bachelor’s degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor's degree requirements
- Proof of English proficiency for non-native English speakers
- A grade-point average of 3.0 or higher (minimum GPA requirements will be at the school/college level for students who apply for spring 2022 and after)
Program-specific admission requirements
Each graduate program at KU determines what additional materials or criteria are required for admission. These may include, but are not limited to:
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- Writing samples
- A personal statement
- Exam test scores
- Minimum GPA