Your BOLD future starts here. UNK is a best value, #6 ranked top Public Midwest University with academic excellence from expert faculty, hands-on experiences, and research opportunities. Combined with leadership opportunities, internships, study abroad and more, our graduates are career ready.
First-Time Freshman
Freshmen include students who are graduating high school seniors or high school graduates (or equivalent, e.g., homeschool or GED) who have never attended a college or university. If a student earned college credits while in high school through early entry or dual enrollment, they will still be considered a first-time freshman.
Transfer to UNK
Students who have earned college credit at another institution after high school (or equivalent, e.g., homeschool or GED) are considered transfer students. Students who previously attended UNK but have since earned college credit at another institution should apply to UNK as a transfer student. If the only college credit earned was while in high school (prior to graduation), students are first-time freshmen.
International Student
You’re an international student if you are currently studying or planning to study in the United States on a temporary student (F or J) visa.
Return to UNK
If you previously earned college credit at UNK and left for one or more semesters and are ready to return to UNK to complete your undergraduate degree, you are considered a returning student. Students who attended another institution after leaving UNK will be considered transfer students.
UNK offers academic excellence with 121 undergraduate majors and 21 pre-professional programs. Select a program level and delivery method to find your major.