2020 Merit Weekend Program by University of Kentucky

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FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

The formal program will begin at 1:30 p.m. Those arriving early are invited to participate in our Early Introductions programming, Academic College and Enrollment Management Resource Fair, campus tour, and, if applicable, complete your Foreign Language Placement Exam. Optional Merit Weekend Morning Activities

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Check-In – Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

9 - 10:30 a.m.

Early Introductions – Visit with a number of our student support offices in an informal setting, where individual questions are answered and connections can begin to take shape. The following programs will be available in the Cats Den (Gatton Student Center, first floor):

Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services (CARES) Counseling Center Disability Resource Center

Financial Wellness First-Generation Student Advising K Week Residence Life Parent and Family Association

Religious Advisors Staff Academic Coaching The Study University Health Service

The following programs have made themselves available in their respective offices during this time to answer your questions! Campus Recreation and Wellness, Alumni Gym, Gatton Student Center Education Abroad and Exchanges, Bradley Hall Student Organizations and Activities, A252 Gatton Student Center Undergraduate Research, 211 Funkhouser Bldg. (March 6 and 20 only) Office of LGBTQ* Resources, Dinkle-Mas Suite for LGBTQ* Resources, Gatton Student Center Stuckert Career Center, Stuckert Career Center, 406 Rose Street 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Financial Aid and Academic Scholarships – Representatives from Financial Aid and Academic Scholarships will be available in A350C Gatton Student Center to answer your questions and provide information.

10:30 a.m.

60-minute Campus Tour – Dismissing from Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballroom

If you registered prior to Merit Weekend to join this campus tour, please report to the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom just before 10:30 a.m. for dismissal. The tour will end at the Gatton Student Center. 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Foreign Language Placement Exam – You will receive a ticket at check-in. Dismissal to the exam will be announced in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. Students will be escorted to a computer lab and directed back to the check-in location after completing the exam. Please refer to your ticket for details and times. (Required for students in the College of Arts and Sciences)

10 a.m. - 1p.m.

Residence Hall Open House – Visit a four-person suite in Donovan Hall or a two-bedroom suite in Haggin Hall. Members of the Campus Housing team will greet you at the entrances to both halls and answer any questions you might have.

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Academic College and Enrollment Management Resource Fair – Gatton Student Center Pre-Function Area

Formal Program begins with the Welcome and Opening Session at 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

Welcome to Merit Weekend and Opening Session – Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

2:45 p.m.

Students: UKonnect #1 – White Hall Classroom Building (locations below) Family/Guests: Student and Academic Life 101 – Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

UKonnect Group Locations White Hall Classroom Building

UKonnect 1 UKonnect 2 UKonnect 3 UKonnect 4

4 p.m. Agriculture, Food and Environment 114 White Hall Classroom Building

College Meeting for Students, Family and Guests Design (March 6 and March 27 only) Martin School of Public Policy 209 Pence Hall 445 Patterson Office Tower

201 205 207 209

UKonnect 5 UKonnect 6 UKonnect 7 UKonnect 8

219 233 234 237

UKonnect 9 UKonnect 10 UKonnect 11 UKonnect 12

240 242 244 245

UKonnect 13 UKonnect 14 UKonnect 15 UKonnect 16

Arts and Sciences Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema

Education (March 20 and March 27 only) 234 White Hall Classroom Building

Nursing (March 6 and March 27 only) 214 White Hall Classroom Building

Gatton College of Business and Economics Kincaid Auditorium – Business and Economics Building

Engineering 106 White Hall Classroom Building

Public Health 208 White Hall Classroom Building

Fine Arts (March 20 and March 27 only) 212 White Hall Classroom Building Health Sciences 122 White Hall Classroom Building

Social Work 201 White Hall Classroom Building

Communication and Information (March 6 and March 20 only)

102 White Hall Classroom Building

247 334 336 338

5 - 6:45 p.m.

Financial Aid and Academic Scholarships – 219 White Hall Classroom Building

5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

Interest Sessions – White Hall Classroom Building (see pages 4 and 5 for details)

6:45 p.m.

Foreign Language Exam – 302 White Hall Classroom Building

6:45 p.m.

ALEKS and ACCUPLACER Placement Exams – 304 White Hall Classroom Building Students should consult their advising profile in their folder to determine whether this is required.

6:45 p.m.

Lewis Honors College – 118 White Hall Classroom Building (Students/guests can visit with representatives of the Lewis Honors College at this time to learn more about the Lewis Honors College.)

6:45 p.m.

Living Learning Program and Honors Pathway Meetings – White Hall Classroom Building (see pages 4 and 5 for details and locations) Students can purchase their WildCard student ID card during Merit Weekend in 380 Gatton Student Center. The WildCard Center will be open Friday until 4:15 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. There is a $17 charge for the student ID and $5 charge for an additional ID holder (optional). Each student will need to bring a government-issued ID to obtain the WildCard ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID or state identification card).

INTEREST SESSIONS - White Hall Classroom Building

Living Learning Program and Honors Pathway Meetings (6:45 p.m.)

Session I (5:15 - 5:45 p.m.)

Session II (6 - 6:30 p.m.)

Pre-Pharmacy Advising

Pre-Professional Advising

102

Fraternity and Sorority Life

106

Agriculture Residential College

Campus Involvement

114 White Hall Classroom Building

114

Audre Lorde Social Justice

Internships

238 White Hall Classroom Building

110

Prepare, Plan and Perform

214

Living on Campus

291 Gatton College of Business and Economics Building

118

Creative Arts

Education Abroad and Exchanges

122

Musical Ensembles*

231

6:45 p.m. Scholars in Engineering and Management 7:20 p.m.

MathExcel

Financial Wellness

102 White Hall Classroom Building

212

204

International Village

Financial Wellness 204

Mental Well-being and the Counseling Center

Undergraduate Research*

212

234

First-Generation Connections 234

Students admitted to one of the following Living Learning Programs or Honors Pathway will have the opportunity to meet other participating students as well as staff and faculty to learn more about these programs and have your questions answered.

Gatton Honors Pathway Programs: Global Scholars, Social Entrepreneurship and Scholars in Engineering and Management

Holmes Hall Creative Arts Spaces 163 Art Education Studio Engineering Residential College

204 White Hall Classroom Building Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College 122 White Hall Classroom Building Leadership and Service 208 White Hall Classroom Building STEMCats

If you and your family/guests are unable to attend all the sessions of interest this evening, please note that many representatives will be available Saturday during the Resource Fair to answer any questions you may have.

212 White Hall Classroom Building

*March 6 and 20 only

EdLife 233 White Hall Classroom Building (March 27 only)

INTEREST SESSION SUMMARIES Campus Involvement - Get Wildly Involved at UK! With over 550 registered student organizations there is something for everyone! Why get involved? Because involvement enhances your skills, fosters your relationships and broadens your experiences. Most importantly, because getting involved allows you to make your impact on the University of Kentucky. Head to our presentation so we can tell you what you need to know about getting involved on campus! Education Abroad and Exchanges - UK Education Abroad and Exchanges offers programs for every major during the summer, fall, winter, spring and academic year. Studying abroad is just one piece of it; there are also opportunities to intern, teach, serve or conduct research abroad. Want to study agriculture in Australia? Learn merchandising in Milan? Come see how you can take classes you need while exploring the world! #ukyabroad First-Generation Connections - First-Generation Student Advising is here to help first-generation students at UK navigate the complexities of higher education. We do this by providing targeted advising, offering mentoring opportunities and sponsoring a living-learning community. The university defines a “first-generation student” as neither parent or guardian having earned a bachelor’s degree. Come connect with us! Financial Wellness - Basic money management concepts like budgeting, credit, saving and living on a budget require reinforcement at all stages of life. Get a glimpse into the campus resources available, including the Student Financial Wellness Center and MoneyCATS peer coaches, that will serve as a foundation for education and assistance throughout your UK career. You’ll also learn how to navigate your free access to iGrad, a tool to help students and their families achieve continued financial success. Fraternity and Sorority Life - Fraternities and sororities have a rich tradition at the University of Kentucky, starting in the 1890s. They continue to provide support, friendship and leadership to students and the UK community today. Being a member of a fraternity or sorority is a great way for students to be involved, form lifelong friendships, participate in community service and philanthropic endeavors and increase their leadership skills. This session provides incoming students and their families more information about the membership opportunities here at UK, as well as time to ask questions of the FSL staff. Internships - One of the most important career development experiences that students can participate in is an internship. It is a great space to test out, explore and learn about different jobs and make decisions about maximizing your time at UK as you prepare for the working world. Internship experience is one of the most important activities that employers look for when recruiting new graduates for employment opportunities. You’re invited to meet with representatives from the James W. Stuckert Career Center to learn how to find an internship, how it fits into your fouryear plan and how to earn academic credit! Living on Campus - Welcome home! Students are our top priority at the University of Kentucky. That’s why UK has invested nearly $2.5 billion in the last several years revitalizing our campus, including our housing and dining facilities. Campus is designed for you. Attend this session and learn about the Living Learning Program, discover the various residence halls and room types available and hear about all the state-of-the-art dining venues and

meal plan options. Representatives from Campus Housing, UK Dining and Residence Life offices will be on-hand to share information and answer your questions. MathExcel - Learn about the MathExcel program, a special version of Calculus I (MA 113), and apply for admission after the presentation. MathExcel students get extra personal attention in intensive, collaborative workshops that are devoted to problem solving. MathExcel is open to all students who are eligible to enroll in Calculus I. Mental Well-being and the Counseling Center - While coming to college is exciting, positive life events such as this can also be stressful. In this session, we’ll talk about the unique stressors related to being a talented scholar and transitioning to college, as well as strategies and resources, including the Counseling Center, on campus to manage and enhance your mental well-being. Music Ensembles - Musical ensembles at the School of Music are open to all UK students regardless of major, sometimes based on audition. Ensemble auditions take place a few days before the first day of class every fall, with auditions also sometimes taking place before the spring semester. Ensembles include concert bands, orchestra, choirs, athletic bands and more. Come join us to learn about how you can be a part of our outstanding musical ensembles! Pre-Pharmacy Advising - All students planning to pursue pharmacy are strongly encouraged to attend this session. The pre-pharmacy advisor will present an overview of the nationally-ranked College of Pharmacy and its doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, admissions requirements, class scheduling and major selection for pre-pharmacy students. Tips to begin strengthening your application will be provided. Pre-Professional Advising (pre-law, pre-medical and preparatory programs for other pre-professional and allied health professions) - Advisors from across the university will share information for you to consider as you begin to develop your path and plans for applying to professional school. This session is open to students from all majors to inform you about goals, priorities and timelines for making a successful application to professional degree programs in medicine, physician assistant studies, dentistry, optometry, veterinary science, law, physical therapy and more. Bring your questions so this group can give you the details about what you need to know and be doing now. Prepare, Plan and Perform! (Study Habits for Successful Students) Research has shown there are some common behaviors, habits and strategies students use to succeed academically. This session will discuss ways you can be a successful student related to the services and resources provided by Transformative Learning. TL is a student’s one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources, and our student services include academic coaching, peer tutoring at The Study and common hour exam review sessions. Undergraduate Research (Engage, Explore, Emerge) - The great benefit to undergraduate students attending a research university is the chance to become engaged in serious academic scholarship and research with UK faculty. The best approach to learning is providing students the opportunity to participate and gain hands-on experience - to learn by doing. Join us in this session to learn more about opportunities for undergraduates and the support programs to enhance their undergraduate career at UK.

STUDENT PROGRAM

Continental Breakfast will be served.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES 8:15 a.m.

UKonnect Meeting #2

White Hall Classroom Building*

9:30 a.m.

Advising and Registration

Various Locations**

*UKonnect Group Location White Hall Classroom Building UKonnect 1 UKonnect 2 UKonnect 3 UKonnect 4

201 203 204 205

UKonnect 5 UKonnect 6 UKonnect 7 UKonnect 8

207 208 209 211

UKonnect 9 UKonnect 10 UKonnect 11 UKonnect 12

212 213 214 215

UKonnect 13 UKonnect 14 UKonnect 15 UKonnect 16

217 219 114 122

**Advising and Registration Location

Agriculture, Food and Environment Arts and Sciences Gatton College of Business and Economics Communication and Information (March 7 and March 21 only) Design (March 7 and March 28 only) Education (March 21 and March 28 only) Engineering Fine Arts (March 21 and March 28 only) Health Sciences Martin School of Public Policy Nursing (March 7 and March 28 only) Public Health Social Work

106 White Hall Classroom Building 110 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 102 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 118 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building 106 White Hall Classroom Building

11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Gatton Student Center Champions Kitchen

11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Department and Program Resource Fair

Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Merit Weekend Check-Out Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom and K Week Sneak Peek 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Residence Hall Open House Visit a four-person suite in Donovan Hall or a two-bedroom suite in Haggin Hall. Members of the Campus Housing team will greet you at the entrances to both halls and answer any questions you might have.

FAMILY AND GUEST PROGRAM SATURDAY ACTIVITIES 8:15 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. Family and Guest Program

Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

Gatton Student Center Champions Kitchen

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Department and Program Resource Fair

Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Merit Weekend Check-Out and K Week Sneak Peek

Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema

The Family and Guest Program will include a student panel made up of current UK students and presentations on the following programs and topics: Advising

Student Account Services

Campus Safety

University Health Service

Transportation Services

Counseling Center

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY EXPECTATIONS 1. Engage in your academic coursework Attending class is only the first step in engaging your academic coursework. Using campus resources like The Study and academic coaching can help you learn new study behaviors that will help you reach your goals. Your professors are also important resources and you are encouraged to meet with them to ask questions about the course material and assignments.

2. Expand your education beyond the classroom Take advantage of the many opportunities outside the classroom, such as undergraduate research, study abroad, internships and student organizations.

3. Find your place in the UK community We are glad you are here and we want you to build lifelong connections with people who will support you in reaching your goals. Professors, advisors, coaches and resident directors are all here to help you. Challenge yourself to meet new people, make new friends and engage in campus life.

4. Take care of you We want you to learn and grow, both intellectually and personally, over the next four years. We encourage you to use the campus resources available to help support your personal and financial wellness.

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