BA/BS in Criminal Justice Program Application
To pursue a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, prospective undergraduate students must first apply to the University through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. On the UK application, applicants will select their major preference. There is not a separate application to declare a major in Criminal Justice.
Apply for Admission to UK Here:
February 15th is the Regular Decision Deadline for first-time freshmen.
Please click here for transfer deadlines.
Current UK students interested in changing majors to Criminal Justice can submit a major change request in myUK under degree planning and registration.
Transfer students or those from different majors can start their first year in the CJ online format, but all incoming freshmen must enroll in the Criminal Justice program in person for their first year.
For questions about changing majors to Criminal Justice, e-mail CoSWAdvising@uky.edu