Resources for High School and Independent Educational Counselors

Partnering with counselors to guide students toward the right college fit.

We know how much your guidance matters in helping students find the right college fit. At Transylvania University, we’re proud to partner with high school and independent educational counselors to support your students’ journey.

Here, you’ll find everything you need in one place — admissions requirements, application deadlines, financial aid and scholarship details, academic program highlights and information about student life in Lexington. Our goal is to provide the tools, resources and personalized support that help you guide students with confidence.

Application Information and Requirements

Students may apply through the Transy Application or the Common Application. We use a holistic review process that considers academics, rigor, recommendations, essays and personal accomplishments.

Required Materials

Application (Transy or Common App)
Official high school Transcript

Optional Materials

ACT or SAT scores
Essay or graded paper (required if applying test optional)
Letter of recommendation

Apply via Common App

Apply via Transy Application

Important Admission Deadlines

Your students’ futures start with one important step: applying by the deadline. Don’t let them miss the chance to be part of the Transylvania University community.

Important Deadlines

Admission plan	Deadline	Notification
Early action #1	Oct. 31	Mid-November
Early action #2	Dec. 1	Mid-December
Regular decision	Feb. 1	Rolling after February
Transfer admission	July 15	Rolling

Submitting materials

Transcripts may be submitted through the Common App, Slate.org, Parchment or sent directly to:

admissions@transy.edu
Office of Admissions
Transylvania University
300 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508

Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Making college affordable

Almost every student at Transy receives financial assistance. We encourage all applicants to complete the FAFSA (Transy code: 001987) to be considered for need-based aid.

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Scholarships

Every applicant is automatically considered for merit scholarships, which can range up to full tuition. We also offer competitive scholarships that consider a student’s activities in leadership, service, special academic interests, academic excellence, special talent and co-curricular activities.

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No Application Fee

Transylvania University does not charge an application fee, because we believe applying to college should be an open door—not a financial barrier. Our goal is to make the application process simple, supportive, and accessible for every student who wants to explore what Transy has to offer.

Counselors document submission

Counselors who use Slate.org can track their students’ applications to Transy, upload materials and monitor progress in real time.

Don’t have a Slate.org account? It’s free and easy to create one. Learn more and sign up at slate.org

Counselor login at Slate.org

Academics at Transylvania University

Transy offers nearly 50 majors and minors across the liberal arts, including preprofessional programs in medicine, law, engineering and business.

Our distinctive May Term provides an immersive, four-week course experience, often with opportunities to study abroad.

With an average class size of 15 and a 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students benefit from close mentorship, collaborative learning and personalized academic support.

Student Life in Lexington, Kentucky

Life at Transy goes far beyond the classroom. Students participate in more than 60 clubs and organizations, sorority and fraternity life, NCAA Division III athletics, and hands-on leadership experiences.

Located in downtown Lexington, Transy provides access to cultural events, internships and professional opportunities in one of the most vibrant college towns in the nation. Support services, including academic advising, career coaching and wellness programs, ensure every student has what they need to succeed.