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Contents

Calendar........................
TheGraduateSchool.. . .. .. . . ..
Degree Requifements. . . . . . . .’ . . . ...
Programs and Directors of Graduate Studies,
The Graduate School Programs . . . . . . ,. . .

Index

Calendar

Students should check the Schedule of Classes each semester for any calendar changes
which may have been approved after publication of this Bulletin.

1983 FALL SEMESTER

July 23—Saturday—Deadline for applying for ad-
mission or readmission to the Graduate School
for the Fall Semester 1983

August 3—Wednesday— Last day advance registered
students may pay $50 to conﬁrm their Fall regis-
tration

August 22—Monday— Registration for new students
who have not advance registered

August 23—Tuesday—Centra1ized add/drop for ad-
vance registered students

August 23—TuesdayeLast day a student may ofﬁ-
cially drop a course or cancel registration with
the Registrar for a full refund of fees

August 24—Wednesday— Class work begins

August 24-30—Wednesday through Tuesday— Late
registration for returning students who did not
advance register and new applicants cleared late
for admission. A $20 late fee is assessed students
who register late.

August 30—Tuesday— Last day to enter an organized
class for the Fall Semester

August 30—TuesdayA Last day to ofﬁcially withdraw
from the University and receive an 80 % refund

September 5—Monday~Labor Day—Academic
Holiday

1984 SPRING SEMESTER

January 9—Monday— Registration for new students
who have not advance registered

January 10—Tuesday—Centralized add/drop for ad-
vance registered students

January 10—Tuesday—Last day a student may ofﬁ-
cially drop a course or cancel registration with
the Registrar for a full refund of fees

January 1 1—Wednesday — Class work begins

January 11-17—Wednesday through Tuesday—Late
registration for returning students who did not
advance register and new applicants cleared late
for admission. A 320 late fee is assessed students
who register late

January 17—Tuesday« Last day to enter an orga-
nized class for Spring Semester

January l7—Tuesday~ Last day to ofﬁcially with-
draw from the University and receive an 80%
refund

January 24—Tuesday—Last day for new students to
pick up ID cards from Photographic Services in
order to avoid replacement fee

January 24—Tuesday— Last day for payment of regis-
tration fees in order to avoid cancellation of reg-
istration

September 7—Wednesday—Last day for payment of
registration fees in order to avoid cancellation of
registration.

September 7—Wednesday— Last day for new students
to pick up ID cards from Photographic Services
in order to avoid replacement fee

September 14—Wednesday— Last day to change grad-
ing option (pass/fail to letter grade or letter
grade to pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to
credit)

September l4—Wednesday— Last day to drop a
course without it appearing on the student's
transcript

September lS—Friday—Last day for reinstatement of
students cancelled for non-payment of registra-
tion fees. Requires payments of registration fees
plus $50 reinstatement fee.

September 22—Thursday—Last day for ﬁling an ap-
plication in college dean‘s ofﬁce for a December
degree

October l7—Monday— Last day to drop a course

October l7—MondayA Last day to withdraw from the
University or reduce course schedule and receive
any refund

October 24—Monday— Last day to pay thesis/disserta-
tion fees in Billings and Collections Ofﬁce for a
December degree

January Sl—Tuesday— Last day to change grading
option (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to
pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit)

January Bl—Tuesday—Last day to drop a course
without it appearing on the student's transcript

February 2—Thursday— Last day for reinstatement of
students cancelled for non-payment of registra-
tion fees. Requires payment of registration fees
plus $50 reinstatement fee.

February 9—Thursday—Last day for filing an appliv
cation in college dean's ofﬁce for a May degree

March l—Thursday — Last day to drop a course

March l—Thursday— Last day to withdraw from the
University or reduce course schedule and receive
any refund

March 12—Monday~ Last day to pay thesis/disserta‘
tion fees in Billings and Collections Ofﬁce for a
May degree

March 19-23—Monday through SaturdayVSpring va-
cation — Academic Holidays

April 5—Wednesday— Last day to schedule a final ex-
amination in the Graduate School for candidates
for May degree 1984

November 7-16—Monday through Wednesday— Ad-
vance registration for 1984 Spring Semester
November l7—Thursday— Last day to schedule a

ﬁnal examination in the Graduate School for
candidates for a December degree 1985
November 24-26—Thursday through Saturday—
Thanksgiving Holidaysi Academic Holidays
December l—Thursday~ Last day to sit for a final ex-
amination for candidates for a December
graduate degree 1983
December 9—Friday ~ End of class work
December lO—Saturday—Deadline for applying for

admission or readmission to the Graduate School
for the Spring Semester 1984

December 12-16—Monday through Friday— Final Ex-
aminations

December l6—Friday—Last day to submit a
thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School for
candidates for a December degree 1983

December lB—Friday — End of Fall Semester

December 19—Monday— Final deadline for submis-
sion of grades to the Registrar's Ofﬁce by 4 p.m.

December 21—Wednesday— Last day
registered students may pay $50 to conﬁrm their
Spring registration

advanced

April 7—Saturday— Last day to apply to Graduate
Admissions Ofﬁce for admission and read-
mission for all Summer Sessions 1984

April 9-18—Monday through Wednesday— Advance
registration for 1984 Fall Semester and both
Summer Sessions

April lQ—Thursday~ Last day to sit for a final exam-
ination for candidates for a May 1984 graduate
degree

April 27—Friday—Last day to submit dissertation to
the Graduate School for doctoral candidates who
wish to receive a diploma at Commencement

April 27—Friday — End ofclass work

April 30-May 4—Monday through Friday—Final Ex-
aminations

May 4—Friday— Last day to submit thesis/dissertation
to the Graduate School for candidates for a May
degree 1984

May 4—Friday— End of 1984 Spring Semester

May 6—Sunday — Commencement Day

May 7—Monday- Final deadline for submission of
grades to the Registrar's Ofﬁce by 4 p.m.

July 27—Friday—Last day to apply to the Graduate
Admissions Ofﬁce for admission and read-
mission to the 1984 Fall Semester.

1984 FOUR—WEEK INTERSESSION

April 7—Saturday— Last day to apply to the Graduate
Admissions Ofﬁce for admission and read-
mission to all 1984 Summer Sessions

May 7—Monday7Registration for new students who
have not advance registered

May 7—Monday—Last day a student may officially
drop a course or cancel registration with the
Registrar for a full refund of fees

May 8—Tuesday—Class work begins

May B-ll—Tuesday through Friday—Late registra-
tion for returning students who did not advance
register and new applicants cleared late for
admission. A $20 late fee is assessed students who
register late

May ll—Fridayi Last day to enter an organized class
for the Four-Week Intersession

May ll—Fridayi Last day to ofﬁcially withdraw from
the University and receive an 80% refund

May lit—Mondayi Last day to drop a course without
it appearing on the student's transcript

May l4—Monday— Last day to change grading option
(pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to
pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit)

May 21—Monday— Last day to drop a course

May 21—Monday— Last day to withdraw from the
University or reduce course schedule and receive
any refund

1984 EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER SESSION

April 7—Saturday~ Last day to apply to the Graduate
Admissions Ofﬁce for admission and read-
mission to all 1984 sumer Sessions

June 6—Wednesday—Reg'istration for new students
who have not advance registered

June 6—Wednesday— Last day a student may ofﬁcial-
ly drop a course or cancel registration with the
Registrar for a full refund of fees

June 7—Thursday— Class work begins

June 7-1 l—Thursday through Monday—Late regis~
tration for returning students who did not ad-
vance register and new applicants cleared late
for admission. A 520 late fee is assessed students
who register late

June ll—Monday—Last day to enter an organized
class for the 1984 Eight-Week Summer Session

June ll—Monday—Last day to officially withdraw
from the University and receive an 80% refund

June 18—Monday~l.ast day to change grading op-
tion (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to
pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit)

June lS—Monday— Last day to drop a course without
it appearing on the student's transcript

June 20—Wednesday— Last day to pay registration
fees in order to avoid cancellation of registration

June Zl—Thursday—Last day for ﬁling an applica-
tion in college dean's ofﬁce for an August degree

June 29—Friday—Last day for reinstatement of stu-
dents cancelled for non-payment of registration
fees. Requires payment of registration fees plus
$50 reinstatement fee.

July 4—Monday— Independence Day— Academic

Holiday

July 5—Thursday— Last day to drop a course

July 5—Thursday7Last day to withdraw from the
University or reduce course schedule and receive
any refund

July 6——Friday— Last day to pay thesis/dissertation
fees in Billings and Collections Office for an
August degree

May 21—Mondayw Last day to pay registration fees in
order to avoid cancellation of registration

May 28—Monday—- Memorial Day— Academic Holi-
day

May 3l—Thursday— Last day for reinstatement of
students cancelled for non-payment of registra-
tion fees. Requires payment of registration fees
plus $50 reinstatement fee.

June 5—Tuesday— Final Examinations

June 5—Tuesday— End of Four-Week lntersession

June 8—Friday— Final deadline for submission of
grades to the Registrar's Ofﬁce by 12 noon.

July 27—Friday— Last day to apply to the Graduate
Admissions Ofﬁce for admission and read-
mission to the 1984 Fall Semester

July ll—Wednesday— Last day to schedule a ﬁnal ex-
amination in the Graduate School for candidates
for an August 1984 degree

July 25—Wednesday—Last day to sit for a ﬁnal ex-
amination for candidates for an August 1984
degree

July 27—Friday—Last day to apply to the Graduate
Admissions Ofﬁce for admission and read-
mission to the 1984 Fall Semester

August Z—Thursday—Last day to submit a
thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School for
candidates for an August 1984 degree

August Z—Thursday— Final examinations

August 2—Thursday — End of Eight-Week Session

August 6—Monday—Final deadline for submission of
grades to the Registrar‘s Ofﬁce by 12 noon

August 8—Wednesday— Last day advance registered
students may pay $50 to conﬁrm their Fall regis»
tration

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and Dean of The Graduate School

D., Associate Dean
Ph.D., Associate Dean

The Graduate School

The University of Kentucky began offering graduate
work in 1870 and awarded its first graduate degrees in

1876. The Graduate School became a distinct unit in the
University organization in 1912.

The Graduate School is concerned with advanced study,
graduate instruction and research conducted by the fac-
ulty and students of all colleges and departments. The
total graduate resources of the University are merged
under it for the purpose of promoting the acquisition of
knowledge in an atmosphere of free and lively inquiry.

Graduate work is offered in most colleges in the Univer-
sity. A general description and tabulation of courses for

each of the various programs is given in the Graduate
School Programs section of this bulletin.

The Academic Common Market

Kentucky is a participating state in The Academic Com-
mon Market, an interstate agreement among Southern
states for sharing academic programs. Students who quali-
fy for admission may enroll in a specific program in an-
other A.C.M. state on an in-state tuition basis. At present,

the agreement has been limited to unusual graduate pro-

Degrees Conferred

grams. For information write: Southern Regional Educa-
tion Board,130 Sixth Street N.W. , Atlanta, Georgia 30313.

Doctor of Philosophy

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Anatomy

Animal Sciences
Anthropology
Biochemistry

Biology

Offered in following fields:

Civil Engineering

Communication

Computer Science

Crop Science

Economics

Educational and Counseling
Psychology

Entomology

Geography

Geology

Higher Education and Social
and Philosophical Studies

History

M athematics

Microbiology

Music

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacology
Philosophy

Physics and Astronomy
Physiology and Biophysics

Psychology
Sociology

Soil Science
Spanish

Statistics
Toxicology
Veterinary Science

Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Plant Pathology

Chemical Physics Engineering Mechanics Metallurgical Engineering Plant Physiology

Chemistry English and Materials Science Political Science

Master of Arts Offered in following fields:

Anthropology Diplomacy Geography Mathematics Psychology
Art Economics German Music Sociology
Classical Languages English History Philosophy Spanish
Communication French Library Science Political Science Theatre Arts
Master of Science Offered in following fields:

Anatomy Computer Science Mathematics Physiology and Biophysics Psychology
Agricultural Economics Crop Science Microbiology Health, Physical Education, Soil Science
Animal Sciences Economics Pharmacology Recreation Statistics
Biochemistry Entomology Pharmaceutical Sciences Plant Pathology Toxicology
Biology Geology Physics Plant Physiology Veterinary Science
Chemistry

Master of Science in Agriculture

Agricultural Economics
Animal Sciences

C rop S cience
Entomology

Offered in following fields:

Forestry
Horticulture

Plant Pathology
Sociology

Soil Science

Other Degrees

Doctor of Business Admin-
istration

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Musical Arts

Master ofArts in Education

Master of Arts in Interior
Design

Master of Arts in Teaching
(Mathematics)

Master of Arts in Textiles
and Clothing

Master of Business Admin-
istration

Master in Civil
Engineering

Master of Fine Arts

Master of Music

Master of Nutritional
Sciences

Master of Public
Administration

Master of Rehabilitation
Counseling

Master of Science in
Accounting

Master of Science in Agri-
cultural Engineering

Master of Science in Chem<
ical Engineering

Master of Science in Civil
Engineering

Master ofScience in Clinical
Nutrition

Master ofScience in Dentis—
"Y

Master of Science
in Education

Master of Science in Elec-
trical Engineering

Master of Science in Engi-
neering Mechanics

Master of Science in
Family Studies

Master of Science in Forestry

Master of Science in Library
Science

Master of Science in Me—
chanical Engineering

Master ofScience in Radio-
logical Medical Physics

Master of Science in Metal-
lurgical Engineering
and Materials Science

Master of Science in
Mining Engineering
Master ofScience in Nuclear
Engineering
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in
Operations Research
Master ofScience in Radio-
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Master of Social Work
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Organization of The Graduate School

The Graduate Faculty consists of the Vice Chancellor
for Research and Dean of The Graduate School and all
persons appointed thereto by the President of the Universi-
ty. As the chief University agency for the promotion of the
ideals of graduate study, it determines the policies of The
Graduate School and makes recommendations to the Uni-
versity Senate and to the President, or to other adminis-
trative officials as appropriate. All rules affecting graduate
work and the inauguration of new graduate programs
must be approved by the Graduate Faculty.

Any proposed change in the rules of The Graduate Fac«
ulty must be included in the agenda of its meeting and‘ cir-
culated to the Graduate Faculty at least 10 days prior to
the meeting at which it is to be considered.

New Graduate Faculty members may be proposed to the
Dean of The Graduate School at any time by the college
deans and department chairs concerned, or in the case of
persons not attached to a college faculty, by the appropri-
ate chancellors of the University. Eligibility qualifications
are as follows:

1 . The doctor’s degree or its equivalent in scholarly repu-
tation.

2. The rank of assistant professor (or equivalent), or
higher.

3. Scholarly maturity and professional productivity as
demonstrated by publications, editorial services, re-
search surveys, creative work, or patents; and research
in progress at the time of appointment.

4. Demonstrated participation in the graduate teaching
and research program.

Appointment to the Graduate Faculty is made by the
President of the University on nomination by the Dean of
The Graduate School after the Dean and the Graduate
Council have studied the credentials submitted in support
of the proposed members.

Full members of The Graduate Faculty are particularly
responsible for:

1. Guidance of graduate student research and study to its
completion. The finished work should meet or exceed
accepted standards for publication, dissemination or
performance within the particular discipline and

2. Participation in the formulation of graduate curricula
and policy.

The Graduate Dean has the responsibility to appoint
and monitor the progress of Associate Members of the
Graduate Faculty. Associate members are authorized to
teach graduate courses, direct Master’s theses, serve on and
co-chair doctoral committees. Appointment to Associate
Membership requires one year of faculty experience at the
University of Kentucky or a comparable University. Asso-
ciate membership may continue for five years. At the end
of the five year term as an Associate Member the members
are promoted to full membership or terminated.

The statutory requirement of promotion or termination
at the end of the five-year probationary term should be fol-
lowed. A terminated Associate Member may at any later
time be considered and promoted to Full Membership, but
not be reappointed to Associate Membership. Associate

Membership for additional terms may be permitted by the
Dean of the Graduate School in appropriate master’s level
programs.

Membership in the Graduate Faculty should be re—
stricted to persons who satisfy the membership criteria and
can assume the responsibilities in a particular program as
set forth above. At-Large Members (those. not directly as-
sociated with a graduate program) should be appointed
only in such special cases where their services are requested
and they can contribute to a particular program.

At-Large Associate Membership should not be insti-
tuted.

Administrative officers assigning teaching and other
duties to members of the Graduate Faculty who are taking
an active part in the graduate program (i.e., are heavily
engaged in directing theses, carrying on productive re-
search, etc.) should make appropriate reduction in the
duties required of such faculty members.

The Role of the Dean

The Dean of The Graduate School is charged with the
administration of the policies adopted by the Graduate
Faculty and the University Senate relating to graduate
studies. The Dean presides over all meetings of the Grad-
uate Faculty and calls meetings of this faculty whenever it
is advisable or whenever requested to do so by one-fourth
of the membership. Recommendations are made by the
Dean to the Graduate Faculty respecting the requirements
for advanced degrees, the regulations necessary to insure a
high standard of graduate work, and all other aspects of
the graduate program. The graduate programs are admin—
istered in the interest of efficient instruction and the high-
est attainment possible on the part of each graduate stu-
dent and students are advised with regard to their studies
and the requirements of The Graduate School. The Dean
is responsible for determining and certifying to the Regis-
trar candidates who have fulfilled requirements for ad-
vanced degrees.

The President and the Vice Chancellor for Research and
the Dean of the Graduate School shall be ex officio
members of all committees of the Graduate School. The
Chancellor for the Lexington Campus and the Chancellor
for the Medical Center are ex officio members of all
committees of the Graduate School which affect their
respective sectors.

The Graduate Council

The Graduate Council is composed of 18 members and
the Dean of The Graduate School, who_serves as chair.
There are 16 faculty representatives and two student
representatives. Associate deans serve in a non-voting,ex
officio capacity.

The composition of the Graduate Council is as follows:
Two members from the College of Agriculture, three
members from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, one
member from the College of Business and Economics, two
menbers from the College of Education, one member from
the College of Engineering, one member from the Colleges
of Communications and Fine Arts, two members from the
Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, one member from the
Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry and

Nursing, one member from the Colleges of Library
Science, Home Economics, and Social Work, and two
members appointed by the Dean of The Graduate School.

Members representing a college or a combination of
colleges are elected by the Graduate Faculty in the
respective colleges.

Two graduate student members are selected by the
Council from a panel of four submitted by the Graduate
and Professional Student Association. The term of office of
the elected members is three years, and that of the grad-
uate students is one year. Members may not succeed them-
selves until three years have elapsed since the completion of
their last term.

The Graduate Council approves or disapproves propos—
als concerning courses offered for graduate credit, and ad-
vises and lends assistance to the Dean in executing the pol-
icies and regulations determined by the Graduate Faculty.
Specifically, the Council:

1. Studies requests of departments relating to proposed gradu»
ate programs.

2. Reviews existing programs and courses.

3. In cooperation with the Dean, initiates recommendations to
the Graduate Faculty. (This procedure is not intended to
prevent a faculty member from bringing any recommenda-
tion or request directly before the Graduate Faculty.)

The Graduate Council has such authority as is herein
granted, or such as the Dean or the Graduate Faculty may
delegate to it. A majority of the Graduate Council consti—
tutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

Directors of Graduate Studies

A Director of Graduate Studies serves as program ad-
viser to each student until the student has a thesis director.
The Director of Graduate Studies then recommends that
the thesis director be appointed the student’s adviser or
committee chair. In areas where theses are not required,
the Director of Graduate Studies is the adviser for all stu-
dents not writing theses. All student schedules must be en-
dorsed by the student’s adviser.

If it is desirable, a Director of Graduate Studies may rec-
ommend that additional advisers in the area be appointed.
A Director of Graduate Studies who is to be absent from
the University for as long as a semester must inform the
Dean so that a substitute may be appointed.

The Dean of The Graduate School, with the advice of
the college dean(s) and the approval of the President, may
recommend to the Graduate Faculty the areas of graduate
study and research into which the University may be di-
vided. (The logical unit for an area is a department. By
common consent, however, certain departments may be
grouped into an area to offer a graduate program; and in
exceptional cases a department may be divided into two or
more areas to offer programs in the respective areas.) The
Directors of Graduate Studies for the various programs are
appointed by the Dean of The Graduate School.

Establishment and Modification of Graduate Programs

An area which wishes to establish a new graduate pro-
gram or modify an existing one must submit its program to
the Graduate Council, which will make a recommendation
concerning it to the Graduate Faculty.

Student Responsibility

It is the student’s responsibility to be informed concern-
ing all regulations and procedures required by the course
of study being pursued. In no case will a regulation be
waived or an exception granted because a student pleads
ignorance of the regulation or asserts that information was
not presented by advisers or other authorities. Therefore,
the student should become familiar with The Graduate
School Bulletin, including (1) the section presenting the re-
quirements for degrees and (2) the departmental offerings
and requirements.

The Director of Graduate Studies in the students’ major
program should be consulted concerning course require-
ments, any deficiencies, the planning of a program, and
special regulations. Programs may have degree require-
ments that are not listed in the Bulletin.

It is to be noted that the Graduate Dean interprets the
Graduate Bulletin. Only the Graduate Council may waive
requirements stated in this Bulletin.

Confidentiality of Student Records

In accordance with the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, University of Kentucky students have
the right to review, inspect, and challenge the accuracy of
information kept in a cumulative file by the institution
unless the student waives this right in writing. It also in-
sures that records cannot be released in other than emer-
gency situations without the written consent of the student,
except in the following situations:

A. to other school officials, including faculty within the educa-
tional institution or local educational agency who have
legitimate educational interests;

B. to officials of other schools or school systems in which the
student intends to enroll, upon condition that the student be
notified of the transfer, receive a copy of the record if de-
sired, and have an opportunity for a hearing to challenge
the content of the record;

C. to authorized representatives of 1) the Comptroller General
of the United States, 2) the Secretary, 3) an administrative
head of an education agency or 4) state educational author-
ities;

D. in connection with a student’s application for, and receipt
of, financial aid;

E. where the information is classified as “directory infor-
mation.” The following categories of information have been
designated by the University as directory information:
name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth,
major ﬁeld of study, participation in ofﬁcially recognized
activities and sports, weight and height of members of ath-
letic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards re-
ceived, and the most recent previous educational institution
attended by the student. If you do not wish such information
released without your consent you should notify the Reg-
istrar’s Office prior to the first day of classes.

Questions concerning this law and the University’s policy
concerning release of academic information may be di-
rected to the Registrar’s Office, 257-4623.

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Admission

The University of Kentucky is committed to a policy of
providing educational opportunities to all qualified stu-
dents regardless of economic or social status, and will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status,
beliefs, age, national origin or handicap.

Students seeking admission to the University of Kentuc—
ky Graduate School must hold a baccalaureate degree
from a fully accredited institution of higher learning. An
overall undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5 and 3.0
on all graduate work is required by The Graduate School.
Individual departments may require higher grade-point
averages.

All applicants for admission to degree programs in The
Graduate School must submit official scores on the verbal
and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam-
ination. (See Provisional Admission.) The College of Busi-
ness and Economics may substitute the Graduate Manage-
ment Admission Test for M.B.A., D.B.A. and Accounting
applicants. Applicants for Public Administration may sub-
stitute the GMAT for the GRE. The Medical College Ad-
mission Test or the Dental College Admission Test may be
substituted with the approval of the Dean of the Graduate
School.

New students applying for admission must have two offi-
cial transcripts sent by each institution of higher learning
previously attended. All transcripts must be sent to The
Graduate School Office.

To be official, records must bear the Registrar’s signa-
ture and/0r official seal of the issuing institution. A sum-
mary of credits transferred and recorded on the transcript
issued by the institution granting the degree will not suf-
fice.

Application forms can be obtained by writing:

The Graduate School

Room 351, Patterson Office Tower
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0027

Applications must be submitted no later than one
month before the beginning of the term the applicant in-
tends to begin graduate work. (See Calendar).

Graduate students may not be able to begin immediately
a full graduate program leading to the degree they desire;
it may be necessary for them to satisfy prerequisites which
they omitted in their undergraduate curriculum. Deﬁcien-
cies are determined by the program in which the major
work is to be done. Ordinarily, graduate students may
begin a full program in any ﬁeld in which they have a bal-
anced undergraduate major or its equivalent.

Admission to The Graduate School entitles students to
take such courses as they desire, provided they have the
necessary prerequisites and departmental approval.
However, students are not candidatesfor graduate degrees
until they have been Admitted to Candidacy.

Attendance in The Graduate School at the University of
Kentucky is not a right. It is a privilege which may be with-
drawn by the University or any area of graduate study if it
is deemed necessary by the Dean of The Graduate School
in order to safeguard the University’s standards.

Provisional Admission
Students wishing to pursue an advanced degree who are
temporarily ineligible for regular graduate admission
status may be recommended by the Director of Graduate

Studies for provisional admission status for one or more of

the following reasons:

1. Missing transcripts or other requirements for admis-
sion such as letters of recommendation;

2. Temporary waiver of the Graduate Record Examina-
tion (not to exceed one semester);

3. Deficiencies determined by the program;

4. Temporary ineligibility for regular admission