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STUDEN T ’S GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
The University of Kentucky community is committed to your success; here you’ll find the inspiration to fuel your aspirations and countless opportunities to do more than you ever imagined. We are here to ensure your educational experience is centered on helping you fulfill your wildest ambitions.
SYDNEY NICHOLS
MANSFIELD, IL / JUNIOR
At UK, we recognize that it’s not only what you learn, but where you learn. We have invested $2.7 billion over the last decade to transform our campus into a state-of-the-art space that promotes deeper connection, comfort and learning. Take our Gatton Student Center, which has become a favorite gathering space for all of our students. Or our residence halls - all built within the last 15 years. UK is one of only eight universities in the nation that has agriculture, engineering, law, medicine and pharmacy on one contiguous campus. So, go. Discover what’s wildly possible.
“I love the opportunities UK has provided me. The activities I am involved with on campus challenge me to grow and become the best version of myself.”
WHY COME TO UK AS AN OUT-OF-STATE STUDENT
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200 Academic Programs
More Than
550 Student Organizations
By their senior year 90% of UK students have participated in an internship, education abroad or field experience
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An Equal Opportunity University
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Traveling to Lexington, Kentucky It’s a short one-hour flight from Chicago. By Car (or horse) Chicago: 379 miles (or 3032 furlongs) St. Louis: 333 miles (or 2664 furlongs) By Plane Three major airports (Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky) are within 80 miles of UK’s campus which makes getting to UK simple.
68% 32%
OF UNDERGRADUATES ARE IN STATE
ARE OUT OF STATE
1,552 students (nearly 5% of all from Illinois (fall 2020)
students)
visit.uky.edu Register for a Tour It’s easy to register for a tour! Visit visit.uky.edu to sign up for an information session and tour.
Contact Us
Anne Anaya Chicagoland Regional Recruiter 630-551-8031 Anne.Anaya@uky.edu Schedule a meeting with me at go.uky.edu/anne
We know it is not feasible for everyone to make a visit in person so we’ve made our campus available virtually at youvisit.com/uky.
Out of state students are eligible for academic scholarships ranging from $8,000 - $12,500. Learn more at uky.edu/academicscholarships.
Ashley Beck Missouri and Southern Illinois Regional Recruiter 859-257-1695 ashley.beck@uky.edu Schedule a meeting with me at go.uky.edu/ashley Office of Undergraduate Admission 100 W.D. Funkhouser Building Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0054 859-257-2000 admissions@uky.edu applyuk.com