SEAM is a collaborative program between the College of Engineering and the Gatton College of Business that accepts both engineering and business applicants. The program offers cross-functional classes and activities that complement a student’s chosen major. Ultimately this produces a pool of entrepreneurial-minded individuals and attractive, unique talent for potential employers nationwide.
Graduates of UK Honors/SEAM are more marketable to industries since they enjoy exposure to best business practices and visit with successful industry representatives.
Engineering SEAM graduates obtain a business background without an MBA. However, SEAM is a feeder program for the University of Kentucky’s BS/MBA program. Please see more details here. Business graduates have the knowledge and experience gained from four years of teaming up with technology-minded individuals.
SEAM first-year students majoring in engineering or computer science have the opportunity to live in the Engineering Living Learning Community. SEAM first-year students majoring in business have the opportunity to live in the Lewis Honors College Living and Learning Community. This community provides activities dedicated to the various disciplines found in an engineering enterprise, tutoring and mentoring by upper-class students and Interactions with faculty and staff from both colleges.
To be eligible for SEAM participation, high school seniors should be planning to major in engineering or business. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 28 composite ACT score (or SAT score of 1240 or higher). In addition, we look closely at extracurricular activities to assess leadership and team skills and evidence of well-rounded individuals.
To apply to UK Honors/SEAM, please begin the general UK application process. You will see a prompt to apply to Lewis Honors College within the application process. You will then have the option of reviewing and selecting specialized pathways, including SEAM.
Contact Us
For more information on applying to UK Honors/SEAM, please contact:
Dr. Mike Johnson
Associate Dean for Administration and Academic Affairs
355J F. Paul Anderson Tower
College of Engineering
University of Kentucky
859.257.0717
mike.johnson@uky.edu
Jennifer Doerge
Director of Advising and Engineering Student Services
355P F. Paul Anderson Tower
College of Engineering
University of Kentucky
859.257.1021
jennifer.doerge@uky.edu