on CAMPUS Living Learning Program, Housing & Dining
LIVING ON
Some of the best college memories come from living on campus. Every day, friends are made in a residence hall, on a walk to class or over a delicious meal. From the time you step onto campus as a freshman, to the time you walk across the stage as a graduate, the heart of the Big Blue Nation will be your home away from home. Three important decisions you will make once you become a student at UK are participating in the Living Learning Program, deciding where you want to live on campus and choosing the right meal plan for you.
Choosing to join the Living Learning Program, or LLP for short, is more than a decision for academic success. When you are part of the LLP, you are a part of a community—a community full of others with similar goals but with different backgrounds— a community with great mentors, including other students, faculty and staff. With 17 communities to choose from, no matter which one you choose, there is a community that is just right for you. Not only will you be part of a great community, you will be living with other students who will also be working towards success in college, and they will help you achieve it. Each year we look at the GPA’s of students who have chosen to be in the LLP and they consistently tend to do better than students who are not in the LLP. When you choose the LLP, you choose your future. Participating in the Living Learning Program determines the residence hall that you will live in. Your roommate will also be a participant in the same LLP as you. Find the right LLP for you at seeblue.com/llp
– Jason Grout
31% of new students participate in an LLP
75
faculty and staff members to support LLP programs
16% higher GPA than students not in an LLP seeblue.com/llp
LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM
LIVE WHERE YOU LEARN
“Being involved in an LLP is just one more step of being connected to the campus.”
Agriculture Residential College
Location: Margaret Ingels Hall First-year students pursuing a major within the College of Agriculture, Food & Environment who are highly motivated and interested in becoming leaders in the local and global community will live and learn together about the value and impact agriculture, food and the environment have on the foundation of our civilization. This community provides interaction with faculty and staff, tutoring, connected courses, industry-related programming and regular engagement with upper-class Peer Mentors.
Business Enterprise Community
LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM The Living Learning Program is comprised of 17 programs called communities and residential colleges. Residential colleges require a student to have a specific declared major to be considered for acceptance. Communities provide programming surrounding a topic of interest, so students are not required to declare a specific major to apply to those programs. Find the one that is right for you.
Location: Frances Jewell Hall This community seeks to inspire the “entrepreneurial spirit” in first- and second-year students enrolled in the Gatton College of Business & Economics while providing them the opportunity to explore the multidisciplinary aspects of the business field through connected coursework, networking with business executives and regular interactions with faculty, staff and Peer Mentors. Students will benefit from co-curricular programming focused on leadership, community engagement, and professional development.
CATS for Recovery Community
Location: Margaret Ingels Hall Open to any students living in long-term recovery from addictive disorders and students (allies) who are supportive and interested in living a healthy, substance-free lifestyle, this community focuses on providing a healthy, substance-free environment to achieve academic, professional and personal goals. In collaboration with the Office of Wellness Initiatives for Student Empowerment, the Collegiate Recovery Community and the College of Social Work, CATS for Recovery provides support for students based on a holistic wellness model encompassing 9 dimensions of wellness—incorporated through programming, social events and academic seminars. This offers students in recovery an opportunity to live in a safe, substance-free environment and be surrounded by like-minded, supportive peers, which can lead to a healthy, engaging and successful experience at the University of Kentucky.
CI Connect Community
Location: Frances Jewell Hall This community provides programs that highlight internships and career options, strategic partnerships with professionals in the field, interactions with CI faculty and staff and on-site courses that foster interdisciplinary learning for first-year students enrolled in the College of Communication & Information.
Creative Arts Residential College
Location: Sarah Bennett Holmes Hall From dance, music, and theatre to art studio, creative writing, design and arts administration, this Residential College is open to students with a strong interest or major in the creative or performing arts. For a truly immersive living-learning program, this community houses solo and ensemble music practice rooms, a performance studio with projection capabilities, an art education studio and a writing studio. First-year students will also benefit from the support of Peer Mentors already engaged with the arts at UK. Faculty from the College of Fine Arts and the College of Arts & Sciences will teach connected courses that count toward the UK Core Arts & Creativity requirements and organize programming uniquely customized for “creative types.”
EDLife Community
Location: Frances Jewell Hall For any College of Education student interested in teaching, this community offers education-related programming, site visits, mentoring and networking opportunities; regular engagement and support from faculty and upper-class Peer Mentors; and the opportunity to contribute to the new Fayette County STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) high school, located near campus. A connected course will be offered to provide students exposure to the world of school districts, policy, cultural environment and teaching.
Location: Woodland Glen III This community provides students majoring in the College of Engineering a supportive learning environment to increase engagement and prepare participants for a successful engineering/ computer science academic experience. Students will be part of a connected course titled “Success in Engineering” taught on-site in the residence hall. Students will attend special engineering related lectures in the residence hall, interact with faculty and staff, participate in tutoring and career workshops, and visit local industries employing UK College of Engineering graduates. Additionally, each student will be assigned an upper-class engineering Peer Mentor.
First Generation Community
Location: Dale E. Baldwin Hall For first-year, first-generation college students, this community offers a wide-range of programming and connected courses while facilitating interaction and support from faculty, staff and upperclass first-generation Peer Mentors. Focusing on the importance of campus and community engagement as a way to help students strengthen their academic and professional identities, this community serves as a place for first-generation students to build the bonds necessary to succeed as the first in their family to go to college.
Honors Residential College
Location: Lewis Hall, Lyman T. Johnson Hall, Haggin Hall, Herman Lee Donovan Hall The Honors Residential College (HRC) allows students who have been formally admitted to the Lewis Honors College to enrich their collaborative learning in a supportive and cohesive environment through targeted programming and increased interaction with faculty inside and outside of the classroom. Immersed in a stimulating intellectual and social environment that promotes and supports student success, HRC students will form friendships with like-minded peers, engage in academic growth and exploration, interact with upperclassmen Peer Mentors and enjoy fun and enlightening co-curricular activities.
International Village Community
Location: Frances Jewell Hall Bringing students with meaningful international experiences together, the International Village provides students the opportunity to learn about the world from each other. Room assignments that pair students from differing backgrounds, dedicated programming, connected coursework and interactions with faculty, upper-class Peer Mentors and staff offer students the opportunity to explore others’ cultures and develop international friendships while supporting their overall academic success.
Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College
Location: Woodland Glen V The IHRC is a high-impact, living-learning program designed for highly-motivated first-year students who are passionate about healthcare. Students participate in coursework and co-curricular activities with dedicated faculty, staff and Peer Mentors. Examples of co-curricular activities include interprofessional healthcare lectures and panel discussions as well as professionalism and community-service opportunities tailored specifically for healthcare students. The IHRC is an active collaboration among nine UK colleges* and is open to any major. Connected courses include the following: HHS 101 (Survey of the Health Professions), CIS (Composition and Communication) 110, 111, and 112 for healthcare students, and UK 101 for healthcare students. *UK Partner Colleges include the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Work, Communication & Information and Agriculture, Food & Environment.
Kinesiology, Health Promotion & Wellness Community
Location: John T. Smith Hall The Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP) and Wellness Community (KHPW LLC) is a residential experience designed for students who share a common interest in health and wellness, and/or interested in pursuing a career in the areas of exercise science, physical education or health promotion. With access to peers and faculty, connected courses, engagement with upperclass Peer Mentors and programming dedicated to professional development, networking and community-building, students in this community will explore and understand the various avenues associated with kinesiology and health promotion. Participating students are also encouraged to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle while leading and educating others to do the same.
LEXengaged Community
Location: Sarah Bennett Holmes Hall Open to any first-year student, this community focuses on civic engagement, service learning and social justice. Members of LEXengaged will consider the opportunities and the obstacles which enhance and impede community involvement and assess their own prospects for being an active citizen. Through course readings, discussions, guest speakers and off-campus tours, students will gain an understanding of the multifaceted character of Lexington and see how civic engagement can be applied to their own day-to-day life. Whether it be here in Lexington or any other American city, students leave LEXengaged able to engage the community as a more conscious and active member.
Roselle House Community
Location: Roselle Hall Students in Roselle House explore their wide-ranging interests with activities and opportunities designed to keep them focused on their progress toward graduation and beyond. Open to all majors and undecided students—freshmen and upperclassmen—this community helps students find what drives them intellectually and professionally through connected courses that meet in Roselle Hall, activities with faculty in our common room and strong bonds formed for a life filled with learning.
R.O.T.C. Community
Location: Woodland Glen I For cadets wanting to enhance their ROTC Leadership training, this community provides engagement and regular interaction with fellow cadets, mentors and leaders sharing common courses, physical training and social opportunities.
STEMCats Community
Location: Woodland Glen IV STEMCats is designed to teach first-year students, interested in a STEM major, about the endless research and career opportunities within the STEM disciplines. Students in STEMCats attend the FastTrack* program, arriving on campus a week before UK officially opens. FastTrack gives them an early start in math, biology and chemistry classes, building confidence in their academic preparation as a first-year student. With upper-class STEM majors serving as mentors throughout the year, STEMCats participants will present their research in April through UK’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research. This Residential College is offered by the College of Arts & Sciences. *FastTrack cost $109 in 2016. Check as.uky.edu/fasttrack for latest information.
Transfer Community
Location: Dale E. Baldwin Hall TRANSFER Through targeted programming efforts, participants of the Transfer
Living Learning Program will be offered both academic and co-curricular support to ease the transition into a new academic environment. By addressesing the unique needs of each transfer student, this LLP will empower them to become active and engaged members of both the University of Kentucky and Lexington communities.
LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM
Engineering Residential College
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. We have been waiting for you. We’ve spent countless hours crafting the finest living arrangements of any college campus in the country. Just for you. You will feel secure when you select your room, down to the building and room number. From the day you move in, you will have the chance to chart your own path forward, based on your interests. At the University of Kentucky, living on campus means community, comfort and home.
“I know for a fact that I’ve made more friends living on campus.” – Gabrielle Innocent seeblue.com/campushousing
4 PERSON SUITE
2 BEDROOM SUITE
Dale E. Baldwin Hall, Herman Lee Donovan Hall, Margaret Ingels Hall, Haggin Hall, Lyman T. Johnson Hall, David P. Roselle Hall, John T. Smith Hall
Georgia M. Blazer Hall, Cleona Belle Matthews Boyd Hall, Haggin Hall, Francis J. Jewell Hall, Sarah Bennett Holmes Hall, Lewis Hall, Woodland Glen I, II, III, IV and V
Semi-private bedroom and bathroom, twin XL beds
Private bedroom, semi-private bathroom, full XL beds, granite countertops
62% of total beds
19% of total beds
2 BEDROOM DELUXE SUITE
4 BEDROOM SUITE
Cleona Belle Matthews Boyd Hall, University Flats
Georgia M. Blazer Hall, Cleona Belle Matthews Boyd Hall, University Flats*
Private bedroom, semi-private bathroom, full XL beds, granite countertops, kitchenette
Private bedroom, semi-private bathroom, full XL beds, granite countertops, kitchenette
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1% of total beds
15% of total beds
Finishes, furnishings, colors, views and other information described in these images are representational only and do not necessarily depict the final design of the unit. Rates are per person, per semester and do not include a Meal Plan. Rates are also subject to Board of Trustees’ approval. Housing and Meal Plan contracts are for one full academic year. *Units located in University Flats include full kitchens. Students living here are not required to have a university Meal Plan.
HOUSING
FLOOR PLANS
MEAL PLANS Meals: Meals refers to meal swipes that are used at Blazer Dining or Fresh Food Company.
Wildcat Deals: Wildcat Deals allow you to exchange a meal swipe at participating retail venues that are close to your classes during the day and near your residence hall late at night. You can use up to 2 Meals per day in exchange for a Wildcat Deal. A Wildcat Deal gives you a $7 value that can be applied towards your purchase.
Flex: Flex dollars supplement your meals and are included in every plan. They work just like a debit card and can be used at every UK Dining location. Flex can be used to eat lunch on campus, grab a snack at the Wildcat Pantry, or even treat a friend!
ALL ACCESS
BLUE 14
All-access to Blazer Dining and Fresh Food Company, as well as 2 Wildcat Deals per day at participating retail restaurants
An average of 2 meals per day at Blazer Dining, Fresh Food Company, or as Wildcat Deals at participating retail restaurants
• Unlimited Meals per week
• 14 Meals per week
• $300 in Flex Dollars
• $300 in Flex Dollars
• 10 free Guest Meals
• 10 free Guest Meals
WHITE 10
BASIC 7
An average of 1-2 meals per day at Blazer Dining, Fresh Food Company, or as Wildcat Deals at participating retail restaurants
An average of 1 meal per day at Blazer Dining, Fresh Food Company, or as Wildcat Deals at participating retail restaurants
• 10 Meals per week
• 7 Meals per week
• $300 in Flex Dollars
• $200 in Flex Dollars
$2,225 per semester
$1,625 per semester
$2,000 per semester
$1,464 per semester
• 5 free Guest Meals
“At K Lair, they have a chocolate chip cookie that has a dollop of vanilla ice cream on it drizzled with hot caramel, and it’s literally heaven on Earth.” – Shelbi Ryan
It’s not just about eating a meal, it’s an experience. Join your friends at one of our all-you-care-to-eat locations, Fresh Food Company or Blazer Dining, to enjoy a variety of options. Hang out with your classmates at another campus restaurant for choices that satisfy every craving, anytime of the day.
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DINING
LET’S EAT
TAKE THE
NEXT STEP Confirm Your Spot Confirm your decision to attend UK by registering for your required “see blue.” U Orientation at seeblueu.com.
Log On to Apply Start your application at uky.edu/housing. We’ll walk you through the steps to live on campus. There is a $50 nonrefundable fee to complete the application.
You Get to Decide Choose which Living Learning Program you would like to apply to first. Next, select the room type and area of campus you would like, but keep in mind your LLP may determine this. Then select the Meal Plan right for you.
Sign Here, Please! Nothing is official without a signature! Complete your application by electronically signing the full academic year contract for Housing and Dining.
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DATES & DEADLINES
EARLY ACTION TRACK
December 1
REGULAR DECISION TRACK
February 15
HOUSING + DINING MAP
a Academic Science Building Freshii, Wildcat Pantry b Ag Sciences North Ag Deli c Bowman’s Den Chick-fil-A, Greens to Go, Panda Express, Starbucks, Subway d Blazer Dining Blazer Dining e Chemistry-Physics Bldg Einstein Bros. Bagels f College of Pharmacy Apothecary Cafe g Dickey Hall Ed-UK-ate h Erickson Hall Fusion i Francis J. Jewell Hall Common Grounds j Gatton College Brioche Dorée k Haggin Hall K-Lair l Kentucky Clinic Starbucks m MI King Science Library Subway Cafe n Patterson Hall Wildcat Pantry o Patterson Office Tower Intermezzo, Wildcat Pantry p Ralph G. Anderson Building RGAN Rising Roll Gourmet Café q Sarah Bennett Holmes Hall Wildcat Pantry, Steak ‘n Shake r Student Center (under construction) Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Subway s The 90 Aqua Sushi, la Madeleine, Ovid’s, Taco Bell, The Fresh Food Company, Wildcat Pantry t W.T. Young Library Starbucks
Housing & LLP Application Deadline
Room Selection Process
LLP Acceptance Deadline
Meal Plan Selection Deadline
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April 15 – 30
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Living Learning Program seeblue.com/llp (859) 257-4784 livelearn@uky.edu
Campus Housing seeblue.com/campushousing (859) 257-1866 ukhousing@uky.edu
UK Dining seeblue.com/dining (859) 257-2220 contactukdining@lsv.uky.edu
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