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First-Year Experience You’re not just going to get welcomed into college, you’re going to get a Big E Welcome! First-year students participate in a variety of special activities where you will: EXCITE your Colonel spirit by embracing EKU traditions and embarking on your individual “Eastern Experience” EXCHANGE dialogue, ideas and perspectives with faculty, staff and peers to connect with the greater EKU community EXCEL inside and outside the classroom by establishing positive habits that will help make you a successful Colonel at EKU and beyond
firstyear.eku.edu
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS There’s no better way to connect with others than through shared interests. EKU is home to a variety of student organizations, including: • Fraternities and sororities • Interest groups centered on a multitude of topics and focus • Departmental groups • Religious groups • Honorary clubs and societies • Club sports • Multicultural groups
studentlife.eku.edu/ student-organizations
BIG E
WELCOME
CAMPUS THE EKU EXPERIENCE
You’ll learn plenty at EKU. But being a Colonel is about more than that. Between classes, you’ll find a vibrant, welcoming community with opportunities to connect with others, have fun and be active.
GET INVOLVED Here are just a few things to do, all within walking distance of your residence hall: • Join in fun activities offered by Student Life, including bingo, trivia and other events • Go to films, plays, lectures, concerts and street fairs • Cheer on the Colonels athletic teams • Go on whitewater rafting, camping and hiking adventures or service projects • Hang out with your friends on EKU’s beautiful campus, including ample outdoor spaces • Meet leaders in your field through departmental and pre-professional groups and activities • Become a member of EKU’s Student Government Association and be part of the voice for all EKU students • Work out at our new Recreation and Wellness Center • Watch a show at the EKU Center for the Arts
WELCOMING
VIBRANT
One of EKU’s best traditions, the Big E Welcome includes several days of programs, games, learning sessions and social gatherings.
A variety of student organizations include club and intramural sports, fraternities and sororities, and interest-based groups.
GLOBAL At EKU, you have access to a variety of study-abroad locations around the world. Your fellow students come from all 50 states and 52 countries.
MODERN Campus amenities include new suite-style residence halls, and renovated dining hall and student center.
INCLUSIVE EKU offers an inclusive campus community with programs and services for students from all backgrounds.
“To me being a Colonel is about finding your home away from home and being active in the EKU community.” Alexandra Blackaby CLASS OF ’20
ACTIVE The new and well-equipped Recreation and Wellness Center is open every day and has a pool and climbing wall.
CENTRALLY LOCATED COMPETITIVE
Downtown Richmond is within walking distance from campus, and Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati are all just a short drive away.
EKU’s 16 NCAA Division I teams include: Baseball - Men’s • Basketball - Both Beach Volleyball - Women’s Cross Country - Both • Football - Men’s Golf - Both • Soccer - Women’s Softball - Women’s • Track & Field, Indoor - Both Track & Field, Outdoor - Both
ADVENTUROUS Some of the best hiking and rock climbing in the nation can be found in the nearby Appalachian Mountains.
LIFE
Volleyball - Women’s
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RESIDENCE LIFE Our residence halls put you in the middle of the Colonel community, where everything you need is close by. Embrace your independence. Make lifelong friends. Be part of our campus community. • Housing & Residence Life activities • 15 Living Learning Communities • 16 Residence Halls • 250 student worker positions
housing.eku.edu
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Cultivate your leadership skills to help you be successful during your time at EKU and beyond. Participate in leadership programs, such as: • Workshops • Rising Leaders Living Learning Community • Conference series • I AM EKU annual leadership recognition program
Studentlife.eku.edu/leadership
COMMUNITY SERVICE Make a difference in your community, and grow as an individual through community service projects. With such a wide variety of service opportunities and community partners, there’s something for everyone’s interests and majors! Community service programs include: • Alternative Break Trips - week-long volunteer service opportunities • Colonel’s Cupboard, assisting students who may need food, toiletries, or clothing items through Closet TransForm • A variety of volunteer opportunities, such as trail maintenance, voter registration and home building
Communityservice.eku.edu
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