JO IN THE
COLONEL CONNECTION yourPATH FROM KCTCS TO EKU
If you’re starting college at a KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System) school, you can finish your degree with a game-changing education at EKU. The Colonel Connection program gives you a direct path from KCTCS to EKU. Take classes at KCTCS while also being part of EKU and watch the progress toward your degree. Then, when you’re ready to make the move to EKU, it’s easy. No stress, no fuss — just you, focused on finishing your degree.
BENEFITS
HOW TO JOIN COLONEL CONNECTION
Note: Already in your last semester at KCTCS? Apply to EKU as a transfer student instead.
SCAN TO APPLY
SEND YOUR RECORDS
• SAVE MONEY:
Your KCTCS transcript will be exchanged each semester at no cost AND eligible students can take up to 12 hours of EKU classes at the KCTCS price.
• STAY ON TRACK:
Your Colonel Connection advisor will look over your KCTCS plan and make sure you’re on the right path.
• WATCH YOUR PROGRESS:
See how close you’re getting to your degree in your EKU DegreeWorks account (degreeworks.eku.edu) after every term.
Include college credit, high school dual credit, and exam credits like AP.
KEEP YOUR GRADES UP
You’ll need at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be in good standing with your school. OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Whitlock CPO 54 Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102 transfer@eku.edu 1-800-465-9191
• TRANSFER SEAMLESSLY TO EKU: When you’re ready to join EKU, you don’t need to re-apply. Just chat with your Colonel Connection advisor to lock in your GPA for scholarships and set you up for classes at EKU.
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