What makes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville so special? It starts with our Areas of Study:
Each of these degree programs is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
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Students with less than 12 transferable semester hours are considered in a similar fashion as freshmen students and must meet the admissions requirements for new freshmen and have a minimum college grade point average of 2.8.
Students with 12-23 transferable semester hours will have a minimum college grade point average of 2.8 (including UofL GPA), Reading ACT of at least 20 or successful completion of ENGL 101 or equivalent and at least B-minus grades in each of the following courses: College Algebra (MATH 111 or equivalent) OR Pre-Calculus (MATH 190 or equivalent), and Intro to Chemistry (CHEM 101 or equivalent).
Students with 24 or more transferable semester hours will have a minimum college grade point average of 2.8 and at least B-minus grades in each of the following courses: College Algebra (MATH 111 or equivalent) OR Pre-Calculus (MATH 190 or equivalent), and Intro to Chemistry (CHEM 101 or equivalent).
Students with less than 12 transferable semester hours are considered in a similar fashion as freshmen students and must meet the admissions requirements for new freshmen and have a minimum college grade point average of 2.8.
Students with 12-23 transferable semester hours will have a minimum college grade point average of 2.8 (including UofL GPA), Reading ACT of at least 20 or successful completion of ENGL 101 or equivalent and at least B-minus grade in College Algebra (MATH 111 or equivalent).
Students with 24 or more transferable semester hours will have a minimum college grade point average of 2.8 and at least B-minus grade in College Algebra (MATH 111 or equivalent).
The Office of Transfer Services evaluates transfer credit and academic units advise about courses needed for degree completion after the student has been admitted to the University of Louisville. Transfer work that is college-level, academic in nature and earned at appropriately accredited programs will be accepted and posted as credit earned (i.e., with no grade). The School of Engineering requires a minimum “D” grade for any transferred course to be accepted as credit toward a degree. Transfer classes that are only offered on a pass fail basis may be considered to meet Other Areas of Study (OAS) requirements (within the BA CS program) only.
A transfer student must earn at least sixty (60) semester hours applicable toward the baccalaureate degree in a fully accredited four-year program at a college or university. Students earning baccalaureate degrees are required to complete at least 25 percent of the total credit hours required for the degree at the University of Louisville. Students earning baccalaureate degrees are also required to complete 30 of their last 36 semester hours at the University of Louisville.
For more information regarding transfer coursework evaluation, please contact an admissions counselor
KCTC Courses
Recommended courses for Kentucky Community and Technical College students transferring to J. B. Speed School of Engineering.
The following courses are required for all engineering majors. The course grade must be a C or higher.
| KCTC Course | U of L Course | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | ENGL 101 | |
| ENG 102 | ENGL 102 | |
| MA 113 or MT 175 | ENGR 101 | |
| MA 114 or MT 185 | ENGR 102 | |
| MAT 275, MA 213, or MT 275 | ENGR 201 | |
| MAT 285, MA 214 or MT 285 | ENGR 205 | |
| CHE 105 or CHE 170 | CHEM 201 | |
| CHM 105, CHE 115, or CHE 175 | CHEM 207 | |
| PHY 231 | PHYS 298 | |
| PHY 241 | PHYS 295 | |
| PHY 232 | PHYS 299 | |
| COMM 181 | COMM 111 | |
| HIST 104 or 105 | HIST 101 or 102 | Only 3 hours of HIST will apply |
| 3 hours in Arts | See General Education Requirements | |
| 3 hours in Humanities | See General Education Requirements | |
| 6 hours in Social & Behavioral Sciences other than History | See General Education Requirements | |
| 6 hours in Cultural Diversity | Some Arts, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science courses will also satisfy the Cultural Diversity requirement. |
Note: Additional courses may transfer depending upon choice of engineering major. See degree requirements for all engineering majors. Consult your KCTCS advisor about how General Education Certification may impact course selection.
Undergraduate and transfer students at the J. B. Speed School of Engineering are required to have a mobile computer with an active digital pen meeting the minimum specifications at the link below. Graduate students should have a laptop.