Housing Dining Guide 2023

K E N T U C

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Wildcat L I V I N G

A GUIDE TO LIVING AND DINING ON CAMPUS

SET YOURSELF UP FOR Greater Success AT UK

APPLY EARLY

Complete the Housing application as soon as possible after receiving your acceptance letter. The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to have your housing preferences met. Your admissions track and the completion date of your UK Campus Housing and Dining application determines, in part, your priority for Room Selection. The application is considered complete once the $50 non-refundable application fee is received and the Campus Housing and Dining contract has been signed.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Once you’ve been admitted to the University of Kentucky, the next step is to complete your Campus Housing and Dining application. Choosing to live on campus is the best decision you can make as a student. Living in the heart of Big Blue Nation makes UK more fun, helps you foster deeper friendships, become more connected and be more successful. Classrooms, eateries, the library, student support services and your friends ... they’re all here. When you live on campus, you will be more supported socially and academically – that’s why students who live on campus tend to have higher GPAs than their peers living off campus.

WANT TO LIVE WITH PEOPLE WHO SHARE YOUR INTERESTS? PARTICIPATE IN A LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM.

UK’s Living Learning Program allows you to be part of a strong, tight-knit community focused on your interests, major or career path. You’ll meet and make friends with people who share your passions and your classes, participate in special events and experience the support of your fellow classmates, advisors and professors working with your LLP community. Join one of our many thriving, supportive communities focused on helping you make the most of your college experience. Space is limited, so apply early and keep track of your application deadlines.

Living on campus gives you a lot more time. I had some weird gaps between classes and it was easier for me to go home and eat dinner or lunch and not have to go all the way off campus. I was also able to go to the gym before classes sometimes and I had a lot more time to figure out my schedule. As a freshman, you’re trying to figure out how to make your day more organized and having more time was beneficial.

ANNEMARIE, JUNIOR

Listen to a WILDCAT

LEVEL UP YOUR SUCCESS IN A LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM

STUDIES SHOW PARTICIPATION IN AN LLP CAN LEAD TO:

• Increased GPA

• Successful and steady progress toward your degree

• A greater sense of community

• Increased engagement with faculty, staff and students

• More participation in connected courses and academic experiences

• Higher satisfaction with your choice to live on campus

HOW TO APPLY TO THE LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LIVING LEARNING PROGRAMS

Audre Lorde Social Justice – Blazer Hall

CAFE – Woodland Glen IV

CI Connect (Communication and Information) – Jewell Hall

Community of Scholars – Haggin Hall, Lewis Hall

Creative Arts – Holmes Hall

Engineering – Pigman Hall

First-Generation Scholars – Chellgren Hall

International Village – Blazer Hall

Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College (IHRC) – Woodland Glen V

Leadership and Service – Holmes Hall

Transfer Year Experience – Boyd Hall

1. Apply to Campus Housing

2. Preference up to three LLPs

3. Complete any additional tasks or requirements

4. If accepted, you will then receive an LLP offer via your UKY email address

5. Accept your LLP offer

Communities that welcome any major

Audre Lorde Social Justice

CAFE

Community of Scholars

Communities of similar interest

HEALTH FOCUS LLPs

Interprofessional Healthcare

SOCIAL JUSTICE OR SERVICE FOCUS LLPs

Audre Lorde Social Justicey

Leadership and Service

STEM focused LLPs

CAFE

Interprofessional Healthcare Engineering

Creative Arts

First-Generation Scholars

Interprofessional Healthcare

SPECIALIZED TRANSITION FOCUS

First-Generation Scholars

Transfer Year Experience

AGRICULTURAL FOCUS

CAFE

International Village

Leadership and Service

Transfer Year Experience

COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE FOCUSED

CI Connect

Creative Arts

*You will receive one LLP offer at a time. An LLP student’s eligibility to participate in Room Selection requires acceptance of the LLP offer via the Housing portal. LLPs and their locations are subject to change.

Finding Your Home

AT UK

ROOM TYPES FOR ALL STUDENTS

PER SEMESTER RATES FOR

4 PERSON SUITE 4 BEDROOM SUITE 2 BEDROOM SUITE

Semi-private bedroom, semi-private bathroom

Baldwin Hall, Donovan Hall, Haggin Hall*, Ingels Hall, Johnson Hall, Roselle Hall, Smith Hall

*Indicates full-size XL beds.

$4,138 - $4,546

Individual bedroom, semi-private bathroom, granite countertops

Ball Hall*, Blazer Hall*, Boyd Hall*†, Chellgren Hall*, Haggin Hall*, Holmes Hall*, Jewell Hall*, Lewis Hall*, Pigman Hall*, Woodland Glen IV*, Woodland Glen V*

*Indicates full-size XL beds. †Boyd Hall is limited to upperclassmen.

$5,181

Individual bedroom, 2 semi-private bathrooms, granite countertops, living room, kitchenette

Blazer Hall*, Boyd Hall*†

*Indicates full-size XL beds. †Boyd Hall is limited to upperclassmen.

$5,419

Our residence halls were purposefully designed with flexible living spaces that can be easily modified to meet the changing needs of students and campus. Our 2-Bedroom Suites may be modified to 3-Person, TRI-IT Suites to accommodate student housing demand.

TRI-IT SUITE

Option for 3 Students (if needed)

Offered at a lower price

BEDROOM 1

INDIVIDUAL BEDROOM FULL-SIZE XL BED

$4,922

BEDROOM 2

SEMI-PRIVATE BEDROOM

TWIN XL BEDS BUNKED

$4,138

PER STUDENT

(All 3 students share a bathroom)

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. Housing and Dining contracts are for one full academic year.

The housing rates shown above reflect the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 room rates and are subject to change pending review and approval by the UK Board of Trustees. Please visit our website for updates: go.uky.edu/HousingRates

TWIN-SIZE XL BEDS

FULL-SIZE XL BEDS FULL-SIZE XL BEDS

CHOOSE WHERE YOU’LL LIVE!

Our residence halls are located in two areas: North—the northern edge of campus closest to downtown Lexington and the new Gatton Student Center—and Central, the heart of campus closest to the William T. Young Library.

ROOM TYPES FOR UPPERCLASSMEN

PER SEMESTER RATES FOR

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Individual bedroom, semi-private bathroom, granite countertops, living room, washer/dryer, full kitchen

2 BEDROOM DELUXE SUITE

Individual bedroom, semi-private bathroom, granite countertops, kitchenette

4 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Individual bedroom, 2 semi-private bathrooms, granite countertops, living room, washer/dryer, full kitchen

*Indicates full-size XL beds.

University Flats* $5,859

*Indicates full-size XL beds. †Boyd Hall is limited to upperclassmen.

Boyd Hall*† $5,709 University Flats* $5,754

*Indicates full-size XL beds.

Our residence halls were purposefully designed with flexible living spaces that can be easily modified to meet the changing needs of students and campus. Our 2-Bedroom Suites may be modified to 3-Person, TRI-IT Suites to accommodate student housing demand.

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. Housing and Dining contracts are for one full academic year.

The housing rates shown above reflect the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 room rates and are subject to change pending review and approval by the UK Board of Trustees. Please visit our website for updates: go.uky.edu/HousingRates

FULL-SIZE XL BEDS

FULL-SIZE XL BEDS

FULL-SIZE XL BEDS

THIS IS WHAT’S FOR YOU

Wildly Possible

A HIGHER GPA

MEETING NEW People

DISCOVERING YOUR PASSIONS

BECOMING PART OF THE BIG BLUE NATION

Getting to Class ON TIME

GRADUATING IN FOUR YEARS

...MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR YEARS AT UK LIVE ON CAMPUS

WANT TO AVOID GETTING HANGRY?

YOU’RE NEVER MORE THAN

THREE MINUTES AWAY

FROM A DINING LOCATION WHEN YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS

“I use the group study spaces often. They’re easy to collaborate in. When we would work on big projects, we could hook our laptops up to the TV to show our whole project as we worked on it. ”

JIMIA, SENIOR

WANT TO PRINT, CONNECT OR COLLAB?

“A meal plan is the easiest way to eat on campus. It eliminates the hassle of having to cook and buy groceries. You always have a hot meal ready at either dining hall on campus. My favorite meal on campus is the chicken fingers at Champions Kitchen.”

BRIAN, SOPHOMORE

“Haggin is my favorite residence hall because of how close it is to The 90 and to the library. It was also next to my 8 a.m. classroom building. My favorite thing about living on campus is the proximity to everything – dining halls, classrooms, library. The bed is very comfortable and the shower is super spacious, too.”

SOFIA, JUNIOR

ALL RESIDENCE HALL ROOMS HAVE EN SUITE BATHROOMS

ALL RESIDENCE HALLS ON UK’S CAMPUS ARE EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE ART TECHNOLOGY

SKIP THE COMMUNAL BATHROOMS

LOTS OF Dining Options

UK Dining offers a wide variety of locations and meal plans to satisfy every Wildcat’s appetite and feed your craving. Enjoy access to wholesome, chef-prepared meals, specialized diet options and the convenience of more than 20 locations close to your residence hall and classes. Students living in undergraduate residence halls are required to purchase a university meal plan.*

MEAL PLANS

Prices and details shown are per semester.

Wildcat All Access: $2,856*

• Unlimited Meal Swipes

• $700 Flex for any UK Dining location

• 10 Guest Meals

All Access White: $2,556*

• Unlimited Meal Swipes

• $400 Flex for any UK Dining location

• 10 Guest Meals

All Access Blue: $2,440*

• Unlimited Meal Swipes per semester

• $250 Flex for any UK Dining location

• 10 Guest Meals

Weekly 10: $1,920*

• 10 Meal Swipes per week

• $100 Flex for any UK Dining location

DID YOU KNOW?

You can get a taste of Lexington without ever leaving campus? UK Dining partners with local restaurants to bring Lexington’s best cuisine to you. Try MORE THAN A DOZEN local restaurants on Local Restaurant Row in Fresh Food Company and Champions Kitchen or at their own locations across campus.

Learn more about the meal plan options and pricing at uky.campusdish.com.

*Upperclass students living in University Flats are able to opt out of their meal plan. Housing and Dining contracts are for one full academic year. The dining rates shown above reflect the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 plan rates and are subject to change pending review and approval by the UK Board of Trustees.

WANT TO ACE YOUR APPETITE?

DATES AND DEADLINES

Meal Swipes can be used at our two allyou-care-to-eat dining halls, Fresh Food Company and Champions Kitchen. These locations offer the best in variety and value, allowing you to tailor your meals to your needs with a variety of chef-inspired options made with local ingredients.

Flex Dollars are like a gift card that can be used at all UK Dining locations. If you’re running low, you can reload at any time during the semester. Plus, paying with Flex is tax-free! Use your Flex for a snack at our convenient Wildcat Pantry’s, a study break coffee or a meal from your favorite national brand.

WANT TO SKIP THE LINE? ORDER WITH GRUBHUB!

With the Grubhub app, you can save time by ordering pickup or Starship robot delivery from your favorite UK Dining locations. As a UK student, you also get Grubhub+ for free delivery from off-campus restaurants.

Your Wildcard ID is your key to using both your Meal Swipes and Flex Dollars on campus.

MEAL PLAN BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Weekly themed events and pop-ups

• Options available from 7 a.m. to midnight

• No need for grocery shopping, cooking or clean-up

• To-go options at all locations

• Grubhub mobile ordering

*ONE downgrade is permitted per semester. Downgrades will not be accepted after the deadline. Students who do not select a meal plan by July 14 will be automatically assigned the default plan (All Access White) for Fall 2024.

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START 4 3 2 1

go.uky.edu/WildcatLiving

STEP 01.

Apply for admission to the University of Kentucky. applyUK.com

EARLY ACTION DEADLINE: December 1

REGULAR DECISION DEADLINE: February 15

CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: May 1

STEP 02.

While waiting to be admitted to the university, explore our Campus Housing options on the Housing website at wildcatliving.uky.edu to determine your living and dining preferences.

KEEP IT SIMPLE!

When completing your Campus Housing and Dining application, use the same email address used on your UK admissions application. This way you don’t have to remember which email address you used and have one inbox to check for all your UK communications.

STEP 03.

myUK.uky.edu

Once you are admitted to the university, you will need to activate your linkblue account to begin your Campus Housing application. Instructions to activate your linkblue account are included in your acceptance package. Log into myUK (myUK.uky.edu) using your linkblue username and password to access the Campus Housing and Dining application following these instructions: Student Services / myInfo / Campus Housing / Undergraduate Application / Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

NOTE: A $50 non-refundable Housing application fee is due at time of application. Applying early for Housing is strongly encouraged.

EARLY ACTION TRACK: February 15

REGULAR DECISION TRACK: June 1

(For new students attending UK, the last chance to withdraw your Housing application without acquiring penalty fees is June 1. Learn more about the contract and cancellation fees at go.uky.edu/HousingDiningContract).

STEP 04.

Decide whether or not to join the Living Learning Program (LLP). Participating in an LLP determines where on campus you will live. Select up to three LLP preferences within the Housing portal of myUK.

EARLY ACTION TRACK: February 15

REGULAR DECISION TRACK: May 15

STEP 05.

If you decide to join an LLP, you will receive your offer via email and must accept or decline within the Housing portal of myUK by the deadline.

DEADLINE TO ACCEPT LLP OFFER AND SELECT ROOM: May 22

STEP 06.

Check your UKY email account consistently for communications concerning your Room Selection window and Big Blue Move-In details.

STEP 07.

Participate in Room Selection within the Campus Housing portal of myUK as soon as your window opens.

LLP Room Selection will begin the week of March 4 and continue on a rolling basis until May 22. NON-LLP Room Selection will be conducted in waves based on a student’s Housing application completion date with the first wave beginning the week of June 3.

NOTE: The Room Selection window for any applicant is based on Housing application completion date and space availability.

STEP 08.

Schedule your Move-In Appointment within the Housing portal of myUK and prepare for Big Blue Move-In.

EXPERIENCE GREATER Academic Success

AT UK

ON AVERAGE

, STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS

HAVE Higher GPA s THAN

THEIR CLASSMATES WHO LIVE OFF CAMPUS

(YOU’RE ALSO MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE ON TIME THAN YOUR OFF-CAMPUS CLASSMATES)

WANT TO LIVE IN A FRESH, MODERN SPACE?

All of UK’s residence halls are modern and support the overall student experience. Amenities include communal and private lounges, semiprivate bathrooms, laundry facilities and multipurpose spaces.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

EARLY ACTION

Apply for admission to UK by December 1 and complete LLP, Housing and Dining applications by February 15. Early track applicants who want to participate in an LLP must accept their offer by May 22.

Members of an LLP will select their rooms beginning the week of March 4. Room Selection for non-LLP students will be conducted in waves based on a student’s Housing application completion date with the first wave beginning the week of June 3.

Housing application fee: $50 non-refundable, due at time of application.

Check Application Summary page within the application for room, roommate, LLP and dining information.

REGULAR DECISION HOUSING AFTER JUNE 1*

Apply for admission to UK by February 15 and complete Housing and Dining application by June 1. Regular decision applicants who want to participate in an LLP must apply by May 15 and accept their offer by May 22.

Members of an LLP will select their rooms beginning the week of March 4 until May 22. Room Selection for non-LLP students will be conducted in waves based on a student’s Housing application completion date with the first wave beginning the week of June 3

Housing application fee: $50 non-refundable, due at time of application.

Check Application Summary page within the application for room, roommate, LLP and dining information. New students may cancel their Housing and Dining Applications and Contracts before June 1 without incurring penalty fees.

* Housing assignments are based on the admissions decision track (early or regular) and a student’s Housing application completion date. Acceptance into a Living Learning Program designates the specific residence hall. Applying early for Housing is strongly encouraged. After June 1, only students who have confirmed their enrollment may participate in Room Selection. If a new student participates in Room Selection and does not confirm attendance to UK by June 1, they could lose their room assignment.

Housing application fee: $50 non-refundable, due at time of application.

Students must select a meal plan by July 14 or they will be assigned the default plan (All Access White) for Fall 2024.

Room Selection for nonLLP students will be conducted in waves based on a student’s Housing application completion date with the first wave beginning the week of June 3

Check Application Summary page within the application for room, roommate, LLP and dining information.

CAMPUS MAP NORTH CAMPUS

RESIDENCE HALLS

Blazer Hall

Boyd Hall

Holmes Hall

Jewell Hall

Roselle Hall

Wildcat Coal Lodge

NEARBY

UK Bookstore

Gatton Student Center

Downtown Lexington

The Study

CAMPUS MAP

CENTRAL CAMPUS

RESIDENCE HALLS

Baldwin Hall

Ball Hall

Chellgren Hall

Donovan Hall

Haggin Hall

Ingels Hall

Johnson Hall

Lewis Hall

Pigman Hall

Smith Hall

University Flats

Woodland Glen IV

Woodland Glen V

NEARBY

Chemistry-Physics Building

Johnson Recreation Center

Kroger Field

The 90

The Study

William T. Young Library

A Ag Science North

Wildcat Pantry

B Erikson Hall

ONE Community Cafe

C Gatton College of Business

PJ’s Coffee

D Gatton Student Center

*Champions Kitchen, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Chick-fil-A, Health Hub, Panda Express, Subway, Starbucks (inside UK Bookstore/Flex Dollars not accepted)

E Healthy Kentucky Research Building

Starbucks

F Holmes Hall

Han Woo Ri

Wildcat Pantry

G Jacobs Science Building

freshii

H Kentucky Clinic

Starbucks

I M.I. King Science Library

Subway

J The 90

*Fresh Food Company, Zen Sushi, Chick-fil-A, Blue Agave Grill, Wildcat Pantry

K Rosenberg College of Law

PJ’s Coffee

L W.T. Young Library

Starbucks

M Johnson Center Health Hub

N Chemistry-Physics Building

Einstein Bros. Bagels

UK CAMPUS HOUSING

A382 Gatton Student Center

859-257-1866

ukhousing@uky.edu

wildcatliving.uky.edu

LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM

575 Patterson Office Tower

859-257-4784

livelearn@uky.edu go.uky.edu/LLP

UK DINING

A161 Gatton Student Center

859-257-2220

contactukdining@lsv.uky.edu uky.campusdish.com

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