FAQ

What can I do with a major in Journalism, Integrated Strategic Communications, Communication or Media Arts and Studies (formerly Telecommunications)?

Information about our majors can be found here.

I am not in the College of Communications and Information Studies, but would like to speak to someone about possibly switching my major. How can I set up an appointment?

For freshmen interested in Journalism, Integrated Strategic Communication, Media Arts and Studies (formerly Telecommunications), or Communication, please contact Tasha Cotter (tasha.cotter@uky.edu). Sophomore and Junior pre-majors should contact either Cathy Hunt (cathy.hunt@uky.edu) or Emily Sallee (emily.sallee@uky.edu) for an appointment.
 

Advisors are not available to meet with students outside of the college during the priority registration period (October-November and March-April). If you are thinking about switching your major, please be proactive and schedule a meeting well in advance of your registration date.

What are the admission standards for the College of Communications and Information Studies?

Students with less than 45 earned hours must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be accepted to the college. Students with 45 or more earned hours must have a 2.6 cumulative GPA to be accepted. To move into upper division, students must have at least a 2.6 overall GPA and a 3.0 premajor GPA (2.6 for Media Arts and Studies).

How do I change my major to one in the College of Communications and Information Studies?

Our pre-major application can be found here. You can submit it online or bring the PDF form to 107 Grehan Building. If you are accepted, we will send you an e-mail to print and take to your current college. Your college will give you a folder of your academic records that you must bring to 107 Grehan to complete your major change.

Who is my advisor?
For freshmen interested in Journalism, Integrated Strategic Communication, Media Arts and Studies (formerly Telecommunications), or Communication, please contact Tasha Cotter (tasha.cotter@uky.edu). Sophomore and Junior pre-majors should contact either Cathy Hunt (cathy.hunt@uky.edu) or Emily Sallee (emily.sallee@uky.edu) for an appointment. Major students in Journalism, Integrated Strategic Communication, Media Arts and Studies (formerly Telecommunications), or Communication are advised by faculty members in their major. Please check myUK to see your advisor assignment.

How do I set up an advising appointment?

Pre-major students can set up advising appointments using myUK. Under the myInfo tab, click on “myAppointments” near the bottom of the menu on the left side of the screen. You will select the College of Communications and Information Studies and then your appointment type. Once you see your advisor’s calendar, pick a date and time that works for you. Please make sure that you receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive an e-mail, your appointment may not have been scheduled.

During priority registration periods, major students in Journalism, Integrated Strategic Communication, Media Arts and Studies (formerly Telecommunications), or Communication may sign up for advising appointments outside 107 Grehan Building. Communication major students should follow instructions provided to them by their advisor on how to schedule appointments.

I’ve decided that a major in the College of Communications and Information Studies is not for me. How do I change my major?

If the college that you are hoping to enter is selective admission, you need to contact them first about applying for admission. If the college that you are planning to enter is not selective admission, please come to 107 Grehan Building with a picture ID. We will give you a folder of your academic records, which you will take to your new college to get your major changed.

I am currently in high school and am thinking about attending the University of Kentucky. How can I set up a campus tour and/or a meeting with a representative in the College of Communications and Information Studies?

We are delighted that you’re considering UK! Please contact the Visitor Center (http://www.uky.edu/VisitorCenter/) to set up an informational session and campus tour. If you would like to meet with a representative in our college, please request an appointment while reserving a spot for your tour. At least two weeks notice is recommended. We will do our best to accommodate all appointment requests.

I’m thinking about transferring to the University of Kentucky. How do I know how my credits will transfer?

The University of Kentucky has a transfer equivalency database that lists how many courses at other institutions will transfer to UK. The database is located at this link: http://www.iris.uky.edu/TransferEquivalency/

Please be aware that this is not a comprehensive list. If a course does not appear in the database, UK’s transfer equivalency office will have to review it to determine the course equivalency.

Information about transferring to UK can be found here: http://www.uky.edu/Admission/transfer.htm

Please feel free to contact Ryan Wagoner, Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment, at ryan.wagoner@uky.edu with any questions you may have.

I would like to find out what courses I still need to complete to finish my degree. Is there someone I can meet with about this?

Yes! Cathy Hunt is available for Degree Progress Checks (or “Senior Checks”) during certain parts of the year. When these appointments are available, Cathy will send messages over the departmental list-serv. Appointments can be scheduled on myUK. Under the myInfo tab, click on “myAppointments” near the bottom of the menu on the left side of the screen. You will select the College of Communications and Information Studies and “senior check with Cathy” as your appointment type. After viewing Cathy’s availability, pick a date and time that works for you. Please make sure that you receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive an e-mail, your appointment may not have been scheduled.

Are there any scholarships available through the College of Communications and Information Studies?

Yes! A comprehensive list of our undergraduate scholarships are located here.