WELCOME TO
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY! We’re delighted that as a family you’ve chosen to become members of the Eastern Kentucky University community. EKU is committed to excellence and to academic and personal growth of every student, thus we strive to provide students with an enriched educational experience.
Faculty and staff at EKU are committed to providing a challenging academic experience in the classroom. We also believe that a supportive learning environment outside the classroom will enhance student success by helping students to develop attitudes, abilities, and skills necessary to compete in a global environment. Great journeys begin at EKU. Come Here. Go Anywhere.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Rehm Wachtel, Ph.D. Interim Vice President for Student Success
UNIVERSITY HISTORY The Kentucky General Assembly of 1906 enacted legislation establishing the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. Governor J.C. Beckham signed the bill into law on March 21, 1906. On May 7 of that year, the Normal School Commission selected the campus of the old Central University, founded in 1874 in Richmond, as the site of the new school. On June 2, 1906, Ruric Nevel Roark was chosen president of the Normal School and teacher training began. In 1922, Eastern became a four-year institution known as the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College. The first degrees were awarded by this institution in 1925. In 1928, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In 1930, the General Assembly renamed the school the Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. In 1935, a graduate program was approved at Eastern, leading to the Master of Arts degree in Education. In 1948, the General Assembly removed the word
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“Teachers” from the name of the College and granted the College the right to award nonprofessional degrees. The most significant day since its founding came for Eastern on February 26, 1966, when Governor Edward T. Breathitt signed into law a bill renaming the institution Eastern Kentucky University and sanctioning the awarding of graduate degrees in academic fields other than education. The University today serves thousands of Kentuckians, hundreds of students throughout the United States and many
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international students. The curriculum leads to associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and an expanding graduate program that currently offers degrees at the master’s level in many other fields, as well as various fifth-and sixthyear leadership programs in education, psychology, and technology. Eastern also offers three doctoral degrees: in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, in Nursing Practice and in Occupational Therapy. The programs offered enable Eastern to serve the Commonwealth and beyond as a leading regional comprehensive university.
This guide was designed to answer common questions, educate parents and families on campus services, and provide information about EKU events and activities. An academic calendar, campus phone numbers, and tips for parents are also included. First Year Programs Whitlock Building Room 372 (859) 622-2285 www.firstyear.eku.edu The mission of the Office of First Year Programs is to aid in the transition to college for first year students and their families by providing useful and timely information in a professional manner. The department also encourages first year students to grow socially and academically and to respect themselves and all others in the EKU community. This office coordinates the following: Orientation, Colonel Camp, New Student Days, EKU Reads, and Family Programs.
Family Network Whitlock Building Room 372 (859) 622-2285 www.firstyear.eku.edu/family-programs The Eastern Family Network was established in 2000 as an effort to actively involve parents and families in EKU. There
are currently more than 6,600 families in the Eastern Family Network! By informing families about campus happenings, we hope they will be better equipped to provide support and understanding as their students experience the joys and challenges of college life. The Eastern Family Network sponsors several projects and events throughout the year, including the EKU Family Guide, Campus Link Newsletter, and Family Weekend. For an application, visit our website.
Student Outreach and Transition Office Whitlock Building Room 442 (859) 622-7686 soto.eku.edu The Student Outreach and Transition Office (SOTO) serves as a one-stop shop for the transitional needs of adult, transfer and other non-traditional students by providing comprehensive support to students from initial inquiry to first semester registration and beyond.
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September 12-14, 2014 (859) 622-2285 familyweekend.eku.edu
The Division of Student Success invites you to be a part of Family Weekend 2014! There will be events of interest to all, including sporting events, novelty family activities, picnic with the University president, golf at Arlington Country Club and more. Experience the EKU community, and enjoy the events with the entire family. Join us for Family Weekend 2014, September 12-14. Additional information about Family Weekend will be sent to the permanent address of all EKU students this summer.
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SOTO provides individualized consulting for prospective first-time and returning adult students in areas such as admissions, degree audits, the transfer credit process, major selection, academic bankruptcy, and degree completion. The office strives to provide answers to basic questions regarding filing for financial aid, financial aid appeals, and receiving credit for prior learning.
Center for Career and Co-op Whitlock Building Room 468 (859) 622-1296 www.career-coop.eku.edu Through this office, students explore career options, test their major through internships and co-op experiences and investigate career choices available for each major. The staff provides career counseling support and utilizes career assessment tools to assist students with identifying majors that match best with their interests, skills and values. Students also receive comprehensive help with creating resumes and cover letters, developing professional interviewing skills, and learning how to network with employers through on-campus career fairs and other special events.
Counseling Center Whitlock Building Room 571 (859) 622-1303 www.counseling.eku.edu The Counseling Center provides services designed to enhance the emotional, social, and intellectual development of EKU
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students. The Counseling Center mission is to assist students in successfully achieving their academic and personal goals.
Campus Recreation Student Recreation Center Room 105 (859) 622-6751 www.campusrec.eku.edu The mission of Campus Recreation is to provide quality facilities, programs, educational opportunities, and customer service in order to promote the dimensions of wellness to a diverse university community. Campus Recreation offers fitness and recreation programs including a wide variety of group fitness classes, intramural sports, outdoor adventure trips, health and wellness programs, and special events.
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Strength and cardiovascular equipment is available for student use in the Fitness and Wellness Center and the Burke Wellness Center.
Regional Campuses www.regional campuses.eku.edu EKU Regional Campuses can help you find an educational path that meets your needs. Regional Campus Contact Information: Corbin
(606) 528-0551
Danville
(859) 236-6866
Hazard
(606) 439-3544
Manchester
(606) 598-8122
Somerset
(606) 676-0838
Office of the Registrar Whitlock Building Room 239 (859) 622-3876 www.registrar.eku.edu/ferpa Powell Student Center Room 128 (859) 622-3855 www.studentlife.eku.edu Student Life is the home for involvement and leadership for EKU students. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of students by supporting the University’s commitment to the academic success and holistic development of each student. We foster intellectual, physical, and social development through programs and services which challenge and support students as they develop skills for life-long learning. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of opportunities, activities, and events designed to enhance the EKU experience! Student Life consists of Community Service, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership, Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s), and Student Activities. Each of these entities offers programming and involvement opportunities for Eastern students.
Community Service Community service extends learning and development opportunities outside of the traditional classroom setting. Student Life works to promote a culture of service at EKU to enhance student learning and personal development through participation in monthly days of service and our Alternative Break programs. Students can learn valuable life skills, explore career interests, and make new friends.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Fraternities and sororities consist of individuals bound together by common values, interests, and purposes. Each
fraternity and sorority encourages individual development by setting high ideals in scholarship, leadership, service to others, and social maturity. Membership can offer your student the opportunity to get the most from his or her collegiate experience in an atmosphere of brotherhood and sisterhood.
Leadership Development Our co-curricular leadership programs focus on helping EKU students cultivate skills that will bolster their collegiate experience as well as help them be better prepared for successfully leading in life after graduation. We offer a variety of Leadership Development programs, including workshops and the Emerging Leader’s program, which is specifically for first-year EKU students.
Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) EKU offers more than 230 organizations. RSO’s categories are: departmental, governance, religious, honorary, residence hall, service, sports, social fraternities, social sororities, and activity organizations. If your student has a special hobby or interest, EKU will most likely have an organization to meet his or her needs. If not, students can create their own!
Student Activities Student Life hosts dozens of events each semester aimed at educating, entertaining, and meeting the needs of our students. Various guests include comedians, singer/ songwriters, and illusionists that are free for students to attend. Many programs in which we collaborate with various departments across campus enhance the out-of-classroom experience.
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The most efficient method for parents or legal guardians to track their student’s academic progress is through the central data resource called “EKU Direct.” EKUDirect is an online secure access student self-service data depot. The student can securely log in to retrieve and view official grade reports, unofficial academic transcripts, his or her degree audit (roadmap to graduation), financial aid award information, official enrollment verification for health insurance and other needs, tuition bill, and other information that comprises the student’s educational record. The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of educational records, and it addresses the maintenance, inspection, and release of student records. FERPA dictates that information in a student’s record may not be released by a university without the student’s written permission regardless of the age of the student. Students are not allowed to share their EKUDirect password with anyone. EKU has a “WEB-4Parent” portal to help keep parents informed and engaged in their student’s academic progress. The Registrar’s Office assists students with establishing WEB-4-Parent accounts. This FERPA compliant process is a way for students to provide parents convenient access to important information.
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Spring 2015
Advising period resumes
Aug. 13
Advising period resumes
Jan. 8
Residence halls open for FRESHMEN ONLY
Aug. 15
Residence halls open
Jan. 8
Residence halls open for returning students
Aug. 16
Classes begin
Jan. 12
Classes begin
Aug. 18
Holiday - University offices closed
Jan. 19
Last day to register for or add/drop fullsemester classes
Aug. 25
Last day to register for or add/drop fullsemester classes
Jan. 19
Holiday – Labor Day – University offices closed
Sept. 1
Spring break begins
Mar. 9
Holiday – Fall Break
Oct. 13-14
Classes resume
Mar. 16
Thanksgiving holiday begins at 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 25
Last day to “withdraw” from the University
Mar. 20
Classes resume
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Classes end
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Classes end
Dec. 6
Final exams begin
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Final exams begin
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Final exams end
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Final exams end
Dec. 13
Commencement exercises 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.
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Commencement exercises 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Dec. 13
Final grades due at 1 p.m.
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Contact
Phone Number
Academic Advising
(859) 622-2276
Admissions
(859) 622-2106 or (800) 465-9191
Athletic Tickets
(859) 622-2122
Bookstore
(859) 622-2696
Campus Recreation/Intramurals
(859) 622-6751
Career & Coop
(859) 622-1296
Counseling Center
(859) 622-1303
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Parking and Transportation Services Mattox Hall Suite A (859) 622-PARK (7275) parking@eku.edu
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70. Adams Building/Tennis Center - C5 N- R 52. Alumni Coliseum - D4 W- PAD, E, R 2. Alumni House - E1 82. Ashland, Inc. Building - C6 S- R 22. Ault Building (Whalen Complex)- D2 E- E 14. Baptist Student Center - D1 32. Barnes & Noble Bookstore - D3 W- PAD 39. Beckham Hall - E2 67. Begley Building - C4 N- PAD, R 80. Bizzack Skills Training Complex - C7, C8 88. Black Building - A3 3. Blanton House - E1 63. Brockton Family Housing - B3, C3 92. Burnam House - C1 25. Burnham Hall - D2 13. Burrier Building - D2 N- PAD, E 73. Business & Technology Center - D6 E- PAD, E, R 8. Cammack Building - E2 E- PAD, E, R 12. Campbell Building - D2 N- PAD, E, R 69. Carter Building - C5 W- R 26. Case Annex - D3 S- E, R 27. Case Hall - D3 S- E, R 16. Catholic Newman Center - D1 74. Center for the Arts - D6 E- PAD, E, R 29. Chapel of Meditation - D3 24. Clay Hall - D2 W- PAD, E 4. Coates Building - E2 S- PAD, E, R 37. Combs Classroom Building - E3 N- PAD, E, R 41. Combs Hall - E3 E- PAD, R 56. Commonwealth Hall - D3 N- PAD 34. Crabbe Library - D2, D3 E2, E3 W- PAD, E, R 91. CRAFT Research - D5 W- R 62. Dizney Building - C3 S- PAD, E, R 51. Donovan Annex - E4 E- PAD 49. Donovan Building/Model Laboratory School - E4 W- PAD, R 54. Dupree Hall - D3 N- PAD, E, R 65. Fitness & Wellness Center - C4 N- PAD, E, R 20. Fitzpatrick Building (Whalen Complex) - D2 11. Foster Music Building - E2 N- E, R 79. Funderburk Building - D7 85. Gabbard Building - A3 E- PAD, R 87. Gentry Building - A3 21. Gibson Building(Whalen Complex) - D2 71. Greenhouses - D5 77. Hummel Planetarium - D7 E- PAD, E 5. Jones Building - E2 N- PAD, E, R 50. Kearns Gymnasium - E4 31. Keen Johnson Building - D3 W- PAD, E, R 72. Keene Hall - E5 E- E 42. Keith Building - E3 S- PAD, E, R 35. Little Building - E2, E3 N- PAD, E 86. Martin Building - A3 43. Martin Hall - E3 E- PAD 57. Martin House - C1 46. Mattox Hall - E4 N-PAD, R 40. McCreary Hall - E2 33. McGregor Hall - D3 83. McKinney Training Complex - B6 6. Memorial Science Building - E2 W- E, R 15. Methodist Student Center - D1 38. Miller Hall - E2 1. Million House - E1 66. Moberly Building - C4 W- PAD, E, R 49. Model Laboratory School/Donovan Building - E4 W- PAD, R 9. Moore Building - E2 S- PAD, E, R 59. NBH New Building Hall - C2 60. New Science Building - C3 W- PAD, E, R 55. Palmer Hall - D3 N- PAD, E, R 47. Parking Office - E4 N- PAD, R 76. Perkins Building - D6 S- PAD, E, R 48. Police Department - E4 N- PAD, R 30. Powell Building - D3 E- PAD, E, R 89. Presnell Building - A3 19. Ramsey Building - D2 7. Roark Building - E2 W- R 61. Rowlett Building - C3 E- PAD, E, R 68. Roy Kidd Stadium - B4, B5, C4, C5 N- PAD, R 75. Springs One Room Schoolhouse - C6 78. Stratton Building - D7 W- PAD, E, R 23. Sullivan Hall - D2 81. Telescope Deck - B8 58. Telford Hall - C1 W- R 53. Todd Hall - D3 N- PAD, E, R 18. Turley House - D2 36. University Building - E2 N- PAD, E, R 90. Upward Bound - E1 64. Van Hoose Drive Houses - B4 10. Van Peursem Pavilion - D2 28. Wallace Building - D3 W- PAD, E, R 17. Walters Hall - D1 S- PAD, E, R 44. Weaver Building - E3 20,21,23. Whalen Complex - D2 N- E, R 45. Whitlock Building - D3, E3 N- PAD, E, R N- E, R 84. Women's Soccer Field - A5