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  2026 University of Louisville Critical Updates Please review the 2026 Critical Updates , which includes information about: Scholarship updates New majors AP and IB course credit updates New direct admit programs Review 2026 UofL Critical Updates If you have questions, please contact our office at 502-852-6531 or admitme@louisville.edu . We are here to help and wish you a fantastic start to the school year. Go Cards! Jenny Sawyer Associate Provost & Executive Director of Admissions Office of Undergraduate Admissions P.S. Mark your calendar for our annual Cardinal Preview Days , where students can enjoy campus tours, information sessions, academic open houses and more. Join us Saturday, Oct. 10, or Friday, Nov. 6.

  Greetings from the University of Louisville! As you begin to finalize your college choice and look towards next steps, we want to remind you that students will be able to find all of their next steps in their  New Cards Gateway . Our  First Time Freshman Guide  also details step-by-step information about any incoming first year student’s next steps. Any student who was admitted to the University of Louisville without test scores on file or who does not meet the minimum math and/or reading requirements for their academic program may need to take the  Accuplacer . The Accuplacer is a course placement test given by the College Board that academic advisors will use to place the student into a math or English course. As a reminder, UofL does not accept KYOTE scores to be used for course placement, and KYOTE scores will not replace a student’s Accuplacer requirements. The Accuplacer can be taken both on campus or online, and students who qualify for free or reduced ...

  Greetings from the University of Louisville, We have two great events for any of your students interested in a future in the health professions: Virtual Public Health Preview Day :   Encourage your students to join us on  Saturday, Jan. 24  for this  virtual event  exploring the School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS). Attendees who have not yet applied to UofL will  receive a fee waiver to apply for a public health degree at UofL for Fall 2026. UofL Public Health Virtual Preview Day Registration Link   PreHealth Symposium :  Encourage your students to join us on Saturday, Feb. 14  for this  in-person event  at the UofL Health Sciences Center. This will be a day of exploration, inspiration, and hands-on learning across the  fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health.  Lunch will be provided and all students are welcome to bring one guest. PreHealth Symposium Registration Link Spa...

  Greetings from the University of Louisville! We are excited to offer Kentucky students* the opportunity to apply for free from  Nov. 10-16 . Please add to your daily announcements and encourage your students to work on their UofL application this week.  Please note: students must apply using the  Take Flight Application .** UofL's Take Flight Application Please reach out if you or any of your students have any questions. We are here for you at 502-852-6531 and  admitme@louisville.edu . Go Cards! Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Louisville *Students must have a Kentucky home address in order to apply for free. **Kentucky students can apply for free Nov. 10-16 by submitting UofL's  Take Flight Application . This offer is not valid through the Common App.

  Greetings from the University of Louisville, The application deadline for our competitive and mentored scholarships and programs -  Monday, Dec. 1, 2025  - is fast-approaching! Please start your competitive scholarship and program application process now to make sure you have time to collect any additional application materials, such as letters of recommendation and essays. The student-involvement resume is an important part of a student's scholarship application. We recommend reviewing our  resume requirements and scoring rubric . Students will find all application forms in their  New Cards Gateway ,  and can begin working on applications following application submission.   If you have any questions about the scholarship or program application process, please reach out to us at  admitme@louisville.edu  or 502-852-6531. We're here to help make your college experience more affordable and accessible. Go Cards! Office of Un...

 

 

 

 

  University Housing The Application is OPEN!  New Cards Orientation New Cards Orientation registration will open for all students on February 20th. This will be for students starting in the Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 terms. Session dates will begin in May and go throughout the summer. Say Yes to the Ville The Priority Application runs November 1 through April 1. If students apply after the priority deadline, they are still guaranteed a space on campus, but their housing preferences may not be considered. Students can view the housing timeline to review deadlines and selection periods. If your student has any issues submitting their application or utilizing Cards Nest, check out Housing’s How-To videos ! housing@louisville.edu | 502-852-6636   New Cards Orientation  New Cards Orientation registration will open for all students on February 20th. This will be for students starting in the Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 terms. Session dates will begin in May and go throughout...

  Greetings from the University of Louisville, Please join us on   Saturday, February 15  for our   virtual Public Health Preview Day   to explore the School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS). Attendees who have not yet applied to UofL will   receive a fee waiver to apply for a Public Health degree at UofL for Fall 2025 . During Public Health Preview Day, attendees will: Take a look into their future degree and career opportunities within the field of public health Get their admissions and degree-related questions answered directly by SPHIS faculty and staff members Get to know the school's community of students, faculty, and staff See what it means to be a Cardinal by hearing from our current students and alumni   UofL SPHIS Virtual Preview Day Registration Space is limited - register by Monday, February 10. Please contact me at 502.852.6135 or  eahowa05@louisville.edu  if you have any questions. I am here to help! Beau Howar...

    Hello from the University of Louisville,   On behalf of everyone at the University of Louisville Office of Admissions, I wish you a happy and safe new year. Over the break, we encourage students to take care of next steps: Apply to the University of Louisville.  If you have already applied, please monitor incoming emails and log in to your Gateway to check for any updates or next steps.  The Office of Admissions will be closed for Winter Break December 14, 2024 through January 1, 2025. If you have questions, please contact  admitme@louisville.edu .  We will be periodically monitoring email over the break. The office will reopen at 9 a.m. ET on January 2.  Go Cards! Jenny Sawyer Associate Provost & Executive Director of Admissions University of Louisville Office of Admissions       admitme@louisville.edu       502.852.6531

  Greetings from the University of Louisville! Upcoming Dates and Deadlines   October 15 - 11:59 pm EDT Honors Early Action Deadline - all materials must be submitted in a student's application Gateway November 1  Housing Application Opens (more on housing below) November 2 Cardinal Preview Day - our largest open house of the year! Students   can register here . December 15 - 11:59 pm EST Honors, Competitive Scholarship, and Mentored Scholarship Deadline - all materials must be submitted in a student's application Gateway Seal of Biliteracy : Our College of Arts and Sciences has approved students who earn a Seal of Biliteracy through their high school to have their foreign language requirement waived (if their intended major requires a foreign language). This does not award any credit hours to the student, but does allow them to free up space for electives. Currently, this is only for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. More about Kentucky's Seal of Bi...

  Greetings from UofL, As the new school year begins, we want to emphasize our commitment to supporting students and making a UofL education both attainable and affordable. Below are some key updates about UofL. We are excited to announce the J.B. Speed School's  new state-of-the-art building , where engineering students will have classes, tutoring, meetings with counselors, research labs and more. Construction is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025.  Read more. We would like to invite you to our largest annual open house on  November 2 ,  Cardinal Preview Day . Registration is now available!  We have some exciting academic updates! We are now offering a  BS in Biochemistry , a new  Track in Biomedical Sciences  as part of our BS in Biology and a  BA in Political Science with a 3+3 Track to Law . As you begin to work on your scholarship applications, please remember that you will always be awa...

  Greetings from the University of Louisville, Encourage your students to join us on  October 12  for our   virtual Public Health Preview Day   to explore the School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS). Attendees who have not yet applied to UofL will   receive a fee waiver to apply for a Public Health degree at UofL for Fall 2025 .  During Public Health Preview Day, attendees will: Take a look into their future degree and career opportunities within the field of public health Get their admissions and degree-related questions answered directly by SPHIS faculty and staff members Get to know the school's community of students, faculty, and staff See what it means to be a Cardinal by hearing from our current students and alumni   UofL SPHIS Virtual Preview Day Registration Space is limited. Encourage your students to register by Saturday, October 5. Please contact me at 502.852.0731 or  deepti.jain@louisville.edu   if you have ...

  Greetings from the University of Louisville! As  students begin to finalize their college choice and look towards next steps, we want to remind students that they will be able to find all of their next steps in their   New Cards Gateway . Our   First Time Freshman Guide   also details step-by-step information about any incoming first year student’s next steps. Any student who was admitted to the University of Louisville without test scores on file or who does not meet the minimum math and/or reading requirements for their academic program may need to take the   Accuplacer . The Accuplacer is a course placement test given by the College Board that academic advisors will use to place the student into a math or English course. As a reminder, UofL does not accept KYOTE scores to be used for course placement, and KYOTE scores will not replace a student’s Accuplacer requirements. The Accuplacer can be taken both on campus or online, and students who qualify for...