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S T UDEN T L IF E/ INVOLVE MENT.. . . . . . . . . . . 52 H OW TO APPLY .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 F I NAN CIAL AID/ S CHOLA RSHI PS . . . . . . . . . . 66 L I VIN G O N CAM PU S.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Future Wildcat, Right now, you join millions of college-bound students across the world who are contemplating the next chapter of their lives. You are not alone in deciding the institution and college experience that is right for you. At the University of Kentucky, we are excited to be a part of your decision. Kentucky’s public flagship and land-grant research university offers a unique and diverse college experience, and we are in the midst of a significant campus transformation that will further enhance your time as a Wildcat.
A STUDENTS-FIRST INSTITUTION As a students-first institution, we place your college education at the pinnacle of our priorities. UK’s curricular and co-curricular experiences will do more than prepare you for a successful career; they will make sure you graduate as an informed, global citizen and compassionate community member. This viewbook further outlines those opportunities, guides you through the application process and provides financial aid and scholarship information. The following pages highlight the wonderful spirit of both the academic and everyday life of being a student at UK. Your opportunities at the University of Kentucky are as limitless as your imagination. For more information about UK or to schedule a personal visit, please call 859-257-3595 or visit seeblue.com. And, remember, always
Eli Capilouto
Don Witt
President @UKYPres
Associate Provost for Enrollment Management @DonWittUK
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The University of Kentucky has a strong faculty core that supports more than 200 academic programs spread across 16 colleges and professional schools. UK recently restructured and implemented its undergraduate education program, creating the new “UK Core,� which is providing students with a comprehensive education that will prepare them to lead lives of leadership, meaning and purpose.
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UNDERGRADUATE
MAJORS
C OLLEGE O F AG R ICU LTU R E , FOOD AN D E N VIR ON M E N T
GATTO N C O LLEG E O F B U S IN E S S AND EC O NO MI C S
Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Economics Agriculture Animal Sciences Career and Technical Education Community and Leadership Development Dietetics Equine Science and Management Family Sciences Food Science Forestry Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences Hospitality Management and Tourism Human Nutrition Landscape Architecture Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Accounting Economics Finance Management Marketing
C OLLEGE O F ARTS AN D SC IEN CE S
Anthropology Biology Chemistry Chinese Language and Literature* Classics* Economics English Environmental and Sustainability Studies Foreign Language and International Economics* French* Gender and Women’s Studies Geography Geological Sciences German* Health, Society and Populations History International Studies Japanese Language and Literature Linguistics Mathematical Economics Mathematics Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Russian Studies* Sociology Spanish Topical Studies Writing, Rhetoric and Digital Studies
CO L L E G E O F CO M M U N IC AT I O N AN D IN F O RMAT I O N
Communication Information Communication Technology Integrated Strategic Communication Journalism Media Arts and Studies CO L L E G E O F D ES I G N
C O LLEG E O F FI NE ART S
Art Education Art History and Visual Studies Art Studio Arts Administration Music Music Education Music Performance Theatre C O LLEG E O F HEALT H S C I ENC ES
Clinical Leadership and Management Communication Sciences and Disorders Human Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Sciences C O LLEG E O F NURS I NG
Architecture Interior Design
Nursing
CO L L E G E O F ED UC AT I O N
Public Health
Early Elementary Education Health Promotion Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Kinesiology (KHP) Middle Level Education Secondary English Education Secondary Social Studies Education Secondary STEM Education Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders Special Education – Moderate/Severe Disabilities
C O LLEG E O F PUBLI C HEALT H
C O LLEG E O F S O C I AL WO RK
Social Work UND ERG RAD UAT E S T UD I ES
Deciding on a Major/Undecided
CO L L E G E O F ENG I NEERI NG
Biosystems Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering
* Modern and Classical Languages
PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Studies Pre-Podiatric Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine
T HE G RAD UAT E S C HO O L
Advanced study in 90 program areas
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Agriculture. Food. Environment. Our economic future depends on these key components. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is playing an important role in making a positive impact on food production, sustainability, alternative fuels, community development, nutrition, medicine, agricultural policy and other innovations that touch not only the Commonwealth of Kentucky but the entire globe.
GROW
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BETTER
WORLD.
We are proud to be teaching the best and brightest students from across the United States and beyond; engaging in research that assists families, cities, farms and the future; and impacting our communities by extending the university to all corners of the Commonwealth and the world. Dig into your passions at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Come grow your future as we grow a better world.
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From humanities and social sciences to mathematical and natural sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) prepares students to become the next generation of leaders. A&S students acquire the hallmarks of a liberal arts education – critical thinking skills, mathematical and scientific literacy, global understanding, communication skills and social contexts and understanding. The College offers undergraduate programs of study in 30 academic majors and 18 departments. The College also awards nearly 200 graduate degrees annually in 33 master’s and doctoral programs of study.
Associate Professor of English Frank X Walker is Kentucky’s Poet Laureate and winner of the NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry.
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“I love the hands-on approach that the UK psychology department takes to learning. And I think you see this throughout this university. Every week I meet a new professor who is looking for students to help with their research. It’s all so different, too. There are just so many opportunities—researching stereotypes, sleep patterns, humor, caffeine effects, you name it. I don’t know if I would’ve had these opportunities elsewhere. It’s one thing to feel like you’re given opportunities for a great college experience. It’s another to see yourself preparing to become a professional day-by-day, to really notice the progress and feel like you’re working toward an end that’s much more than a degree. To see professors who take a personal interest in your success, and want you to be a part of their own success and discovery is unbelievable.”
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BUILDING BUSINESS LEADERS IS
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The Gatton College of Business and Economics is committed to preparing savvy, world-ready professionals. Cutting-edge offerings are designed to give you real-world experiences enhanced by first-rate teaching. Partnering with esteemed faculty and successful businesses, you’ll walk away with a degree that equips you for today’s business challenges. A member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Gatton College grants bachelor, master’s and doctoral degrees in varied business disciplines.
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S O C I E T Y. The College of Communication and Information is training future global leaders in the fields of communication, journalism, integrated strategic communication, media arts and studies, information communication technology and library and information science. Through engaging lectures and cutting-edge research courses, you will discover the many ways in which information is processed while learning how people interact with the newest technologies. Become a critical thinker, an effective problem solver and develop a creative mindset that allows you to see the world of communication from an entirely different perspective. Above all, you will gain hands-on experience with some of the world’s leading communication professionals who prepare you for a successful future in highly diverse careers.
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Recently ranked as the #1 profession by U.S. News & World Report, pursue your passion in the field of dentistry at UK. We are dedicated to shaping servant leaders to impact the oral health and overall health of Kentucky and beyond. The College of Dentistry offers a four-year doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree. Dental curriculum is composed of four categories of study: biological sciences, behavioral science, pre-clinical dentistry and clinical dentistry. Our brand new pre-clinical simulation lab uses the latest technology to prepare student dentists for the patient experience. The College also offers specialized educational programs leading to advanced certification in general practice, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orofacial pain and orthodontics.
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DISCOVER.
The College of Design strives to be a leading force in the world of design, dedicated to building a spirited and collegial environment where excellence is celebrated. Students are encouraged to share ideas and explore the interdisciplinary connections between the various practices of design. The College educates, trains and prepares you for leading roles in an innovation-driven economy. A member of both National Architectural Accrediting Board and Council for Interior Design Accreditation, the College of Design offers accredited undergraduate and master’s programs in multiple design disciplines.
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SOMEONE’S STARTING YOUR
LIFE
WITH
OWN.
Ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of future generations? Build a rewarding career through the College of Education. The College offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare you to work in preschool, elementary, middle and high school classrooms, as well as administrative and policymaking professions. We will help you grow personally and professionally through involvement in community-oriented projects and research, including programs such as the Kentucky P20 Innovation Lab and the newly created National Center for Innovation in Education.
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ENGINEER. Unmanned aerial vehicles, smartphone apps, cancer cell research, food processing, optics, alternative energy, transportation, communications, explosives, biomaterials and more; these are just a few examples of the experiences students in the College of Engineering gain exposure to through our nine engineering and computer science academic majors. The College of Engineering seeks to develop and mature human minds to solve world challenges, create master plans of exploration and design the future through math, science, technology and more. In addition to pursuing an outstanding curriculum, you will have the opportunity to participate in many co-curricular activities such as the Solar Car Team, undergraduate research and internships or co-ops at renowned companies and organizations. All nine of our degrees are accredited through the national Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Tell us how you want to change the world and we will find the right degree for you in the College of Engineering.
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“I chose UK over other top engineering schools across the country because of the sense of community and involvement. It was evident at all levels. Students on campus would come up and talk to prospective students. Professors would help you explore your interests as a high school student. And the admissions office and staff gave me the impression that they truly wanted me to come to their school. Since I’ve been on campus, I’ve really come to understand what makes UK such a great atmosphere for learning and growing as a person. I’d say the promise has been fulfilled. It’s not one of those situations where you feel like you’re ‘sold’ on a school. There is a genuine sense of belonging here, and you can feel it the moment you step on campus.”
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Now, more than ever, the world needs creative thinkers and practitioners who can reimagine reality and reinvent the rules, armed with new ideas that will knock the status quo upside down. Students, faculty and staff in the College of Fine Arts are passionate and dedicated to the exploration of creativity, creative problem solving, theory, analysis and discovery. Join a community that gets you. The College will provide you with a unique skill set that prepares you for a rewarding career, whether in the arts or related fields. With more than 31 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, a low faculty/ student ratio and national accreditation, UK’s creative and cultural hub will help you find your path and feed your passion for the arts.
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A
H E A LT H Y
CAREER.
Join a growing, rewarding field with limitless opportunities. The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic environment for educating front-line, entry-level healthcare practitioners as well as the educational and research leaders of tomorrow. As one of the nation’s first 12 allied health charter schools, the College has a distinguished history of preparing students for successful careers in the health sciences. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in athletic training, clinical leadership and management, clinical nutrition, communication sciences and disorders, human health sciences, medical laboratory science, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, radiation sciences and a variety of graduate degree programs.
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LEGAL
SOCIAL
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The College of Law, founded in 1908, is the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s first law school and one of the nation’s first state law schools. We are proudly celebrating more than 100 years of service to the Commonwealth and are honored to have provided legal education to many of Kentucky’s leaders and outstanding lawyers. Leading to a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, the College of Law’s curriculum is taught by faculty with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and service. We prepare our students to be responsible members and leaders of the legal profession dedicated to the highest standards of ethics, excellence and professionalism.
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FPO The College of Medicine is one of a few select schools that excel in meeting important societal needs as well as conducting meaningful research. Recently, the College was ranked in the Top 15 among all medical schools in fulfilling a “social mission� of practice in underserved areas through primary care.
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THROUGH
MARK
MEDICINE.
FPO
You will interact with world-class researchers in cardiovascular disease, neurosciences and aging, oncology and substance abuse. It’s a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes collegiality, close faculty-student interactions and integration of the basic and clinical sciences across four years of training.
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COMPASSION MEETS INNOVATION.
Nurses today are better than ever. They have to be. New technologies require them to know more than ever before. The College of Nursing educates the next generation of highly qualified nurses through fully accredited programs that prepare you to practice in an ever-changing healthcare environment. Faculty members are nursing experts and leaders in undergraduate and graduate nursing education, research, practice and service. Discover a variety of nursing leadership positions with a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate in nursing practice degree. The first-time pass rate for UK bachelor’s degree graduates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses was an impressive 100% in 2014, well above the national average. The College is also home to nationally ranked graduate nursing programs.
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To be the best, learn from the best. Consistently ranked as one of the Top 5 schools of pharmacy in the nation, the College of Pharmacy is the perfect place to prepare for a challenging and fulfilling health care career. You will learn in the world’s largest pharmacy education building — UK’s BioPharm Complex — equipped with stateof-the-art classrooms, laboratories and student study spaces. World-class faculty are leaders in every aspect of the profession. Graduates from the College range from corporate executives and small business owners to pharmacy pioneers who are responsible for innovations in healthcare and academia.
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Public health is advocacy, prevention, outreach, global community and transdisciplinary. Public health is a growing and diverse field that confronts the leading health issues facing our world like access to care and services, infectious diseases, environmental hazards and violence/ injury prevention. As a Top 25 school of public health, the College of Public Health offers unique research opportunities, faculty devoted to student success and collaboration with local and national organizations/ governments. Our commitment is to prepare students to become future public health leaders and help reduce the burdens and disparities of health problems throughout our communities. We are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. The College offers several master’s, doctoral, and joint degree programs. Based upon strong campus interest in undergraduate public health courses, the College has also responded by developing a professional undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Public Health. Students have access to faculty in five additional health careers colleges and numerous centers and institutes to expand their opportunities. Join the College of Public Health to have access to an incredible environment for public health training, research and service.
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Social work is the only helping profession that emphasizes both human well-being and social justice. A career in social work allows you to work in a variety of settings to advocate for social change and improved quality of life for others while empowering them to make positive changes. The College of Social Work offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees with either a clinical social work or community and social development concentration. Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The College also offers a doctoral program that offers a progressive yet traditional academic degree in a part-time model designed for practicing practitioners or educators.
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YOU’RE
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ALONE.
When it comes to choosing a major, indecision is perfectly normal. That’s why the academic advisors in Undergraduate Studies are here to help you clarify your academic and professional goals, develop degree plans, connect with campus resources and declare a major. Even if you’re not sure where you’ll end up, get started on your core courses and we will assist you along the way.
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ADVANCED STUDY IN
DOCTORAL DEGREES IN
PROGRAM AREAS
FIELDS
MASTER’S DEGREES IN
SPECIALIST DEGREES FIELDS
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A graduate degree can take you to the top of your field. UK offers advanced study in 90 program areas awarding doctoral degrees in 61 fields, master’s degrees in 120 fields, 5 specialist degrees and more than 40 graduate certificates. The Graduate School also offers master’s degrees in public policy and administration, diplomacy and international commerce and a doctoral degree in public policy. More than 5,800 graduate students are enrolled annually. From admission through graduation, we are ensuring that well-trained scientists, artists, writers, teachers and other professionals contribute to a thriving Commonwealth.
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WILDEST Through the Academy for Undergraduate Excellence and its complement of programs, students are able to customize and enhance their academic experience. The Academy is home to the Honors Program, the Office of Undergraduate Research, the Chellgren Student Fellows Program, the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, the Gaines Humanities Fellowship Program, the Robinson and First Scholars programs and an array of other unique educational programs. Collectively, these programs allow for collaboration among UK’s elite academic experiences and greater opportunities for our students. We are proud to offer undergraduate research opportunities to students as soon as they arrive on campus. Through the Office of Undergraduate Research, highquality undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research and scholarship is conducted in all disciplines across campus. Undergraduate research allows you to enhance your major and explore your passion. UK’s undergraduate fellowships promote innovative educational opportunities that prepare students for graduate or professional school and nationally competitive scholarships. Chellgren Student Fellows learn the many ways they can enrich their academic skills, broaden their minds and strengthen their credentials through undergraduate research, community engagement, education abroad, service learning and
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DREAMS. special academic and extracurricular opportunities. The Gaines Fellowship in the Humanities is a one-of-a-kind undergraduate program designed to enrich the experience in the humanities in a culture where science and technology are increasingly dominating. Fellows are awarded in recognition of outstanding academic performance, a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, an interest in public issues and a desire to enhance understanding of the human condition through the humanities. Robinson Scholars and the First Scholars programs promote achievement among first-generation students by providing a supportive academic environment, scholarships, specially designed programming, and campus collaborations. Many students enjoy the small community feel of the University Honors Program. Representing every major and college at UK and through its special multidisciplinary curriculum, the Honors Program provides an alternative course of instruction for outstanding, highly-motivated students. An honors education at UK opens up a world of inquiry, including research, education abroad and service that will challenge students intellectually, while providing access to the most creative minds at UK. The goal is to prepare students for advanced study and to make a difference in the world upon graduation.
HO NO RS PRO GRAM Representing every major and college at UK through the program’s special multidisciplinary curriculum for outstanding, highly-motivated students
O FFICE O F UNDE RGRADUATE RE SE ARCH Providing opportunities for collaborative student-faculty research and scholarship across all disciplines from the moment you step on campus
CHELLGREN STUDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM Offering undergraduate research, community engagement, education abroad, service learning and special academic and extracurricular opportunities for outstanding undergraduates
OFFICE OF NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE AWARDS Preparing students for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships that are funded by sources independent of the University of Kentucky including non-profit groups, government agencies and companies
GA INES HUMA NI TI E S FE LLOWSHI P Functioning as a laboratory for imaginative and innovative education on UK’s campus through a one-of-a-kind undergraduate program designed to enrich the undergraduate experience in the humanities in a culture where science and technology are increasingly dominating
RO BINS O N S CHOLARS P ROGRAM & FI RST S CHO LA R S PRO GRAM Promoting achievement among first-generation students
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“UK’s a big school, but when you have the right community, it’s so much smaller. I noticed it as soon as I stepped foot on campus. I’ve seen it as a peer mentor and Honors Ambassador. I’ve seen it in research opportunities and interactions with professors, even as a freshman. I’ve seen it through volunteer opportunities. I’ve seen it just strolling through campus, always running into someone I know. There just have been so many times that I’m just walking on campus and it hits me: ‘this was the best decision, this makes so much sense.’ I came to UK because I felt valued, and I felt the sense of community, and I knew that I had a wealth of resources at my disposal. I went through an extensive college search, and I took the process very seriously—so I know that this situation, the experience that UK can offer, is really rare.”
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The nickname “Wildcats” became synonymous with UK shortly after a 6–2 football road victory over Illinois on October 9, 1909. Commandant Philip W. Corbusier, then head of the military department at old State University, told a group of students in a chapel service following the game that the Kentucky football team had “fought like Wildcats.”
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You will find plenty of opportunities to grow and enhance your overall college experience outside of the classroom. Through clubs and student organizations, you’ll have avenues for making lifelong friends and creating lasting memories, all while gaining valuable experience that will help make you a more marketable job candidate after graduation. With more than 550 student organizations and clubs ranging from academic, social, religious, cultural, arts, media, political, activism, Greek life and other special interests—there is an organization for just about anything. And if you can’t find the one you’re looking for, just grab a few friends and create it. You will have all the resources you need. The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is the connection point for all students to the opportunities available at UK. The CSI is a place to discover your passion for service, leadership and involvement, serving as a resource center for the hundreds of student organizations on campus.
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The Center for Community Outreach is your springboard to serving the community, the Commonwealth and the world. Jump right into service during your first week on campus through UK FUSION (For Unity and Service In Our Neighborhoods), Kentucky’s single largest day of service. Travel abroad with the Alternative Service Breaks Program or help train service dogs through one of several programs on campus. Join thousands of other Wildcats at DanceBlue in the spring, a yearlong fundraising effort that culminates in a 24-hour non-stop dance marathon to benefit children with pediatric cancer. If you are unsure of what type of service program you’d like to become involved in, the Center for Community Outreach can connect you through the VolunteerMatch website and provide guidance on the opportunities available to you. Student Involvement also offers OrgSync, a website that helps students track their involvement and provides direct access to all student organizations. Fourteen Kentucky Senators and Representatives are UK alumni, and many of them started their public service in the UK Student Government Association (SGA), a large and thriving organization dedicated to serving the needs of UK’s student body. The Student Government president is the student representative to UK’s Board of Trustees, ensuring the students’ voice is heard. Get involved in student government early as part of the Leadership Development Program, which introduces new students to student government and prepares them to become campus leaders.
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UK’s Student Activities Board (SAB) is in charge of ensuring that there’s always something exciting happening on campus. SAB brings more than 100 events— concerts, lectures, comedians and special events—to campus each year. These programs engage students in campus life and UK traditions. And if you’re involved with one of SAB’s several committees, you will have an opportunity to bring these types of programs to campus. If you have a thirst for competition, join any of UK’s intramural and club athletics teams. Foster school pride by helping plan Homecoming through the Homecoming
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“The opportunities here at UK are unlike any that I found on other college visits. We just have so many top-notch programs, majors and organizations for student involvement that I can really customize my education and experience to be exactly what I want. I’ve been able to pursue my passions for biology and dance beyond the classroom through trips with my professors to Red River Gorge here in Kentucky, or the American College Dance Festival in Little Rock, Arkansas. I am fulfilling my medical school requirements in and out of the classroom with the help of my advisors and medical fraternity while still being able to branch out and try new things like Latin, anthropology and even scuba diving. I just love that I’m able to satisfy all of these goals and passions of mine, and UK provides so many resources to make it feasible.”
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Complete our combined application for undergraduate admission, competitive scholarships and the honors program. Pay close attention to the dates and deadlines located at www.applyuk.com. The University of Kentucky accepts the Common Application®. DON’T FORGET • Send in your ACT/SAT score(s) (ACT code 1554 | SAT code: 1837) • Request your high school transcript to be sent to UK • One academic letter of recommendation (form located at seeblue.com/recommend) • Pay the application processing fee: $50 domestic, $60 international
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Three to four weeks after submitting your application, check your status online at seeblue.com/status.
Schedule your campus visit to see all that UK has to offer. Call 859-257-3595 or schedule online at www.uky.edu/VisitorCenter.
The free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on January 1 of your senior year. UK’s FAFSA priority deadline is February 15. Learn more about the grants, loans and Federal Work Study options available at www.uky.edu/FinancialAid.
Learn about additional scholarship opportunities at seeblue.com/scholarsearch.
Complete the housing and living learning community application at www.uky.edu/Housing.
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C ONFIRM Y OUR S PO T AT UK Confirm your “see blue.” U Orientation and pay your non-refundable enrollment deposit by May 1. Learn more at www.seeblueU.com.
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“As a freshman, leaving home at the age of 17 seems very stressful, especially when home is on the other side of the globe (Egypt). But to my surprise, after not going home once throughout my first year, I didn’t feel homesick once. I really hadn’t imagined that settling in would be this easy. The year went by so quickly. That says a lot about UK. At first, it seemed like a lot of people had a hard time understanding why I would come to UK of all places. But to me, it just made sense. I’ve always been adventurous, and I wanted to try something different. I was attracted to the beauty of UK’s campus, and once I got to know people here, it quickly felt like a new home. I feel so much support here.”
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SCHOLARS
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In 2014, 90 percent of undergraduates received some type of financial aid. Scholarship Search.........................................................seeblue.com/scholarsearch Academic Scholarships.................................................... seeblue.com/scholarships Legacy Tuition Program...............................................................seeblue.com/legacy Competitive Academic Scholarships........................ academicscholar@lsv.uky.edu
For automatic scholarships, the deadline to be admitted with qualifying scores and GPA on file in the admissions office is March 1.
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TR AN SFORMATION—IT ’S HAP PENI NG EV ERY WHERE YOU LO OK AT T HE UNIVERS IT Y O F KENT UC KY. Whether it’s a core curriculum that challenges students to collaborate and expand their skills across several disciplines, or faculty and staff committed to transforming lives and communities through innovative teaching, research and cutting-edge health care, there’s an unmistakable sense of progress and change on our campus. But nowhere is transformation more apparent than in the way students live on campus. UK is currently undertaking the largest and most innovative transformation of student residence halls in the country. The facilities are designed to foster community among both students and faculty. The Living Learning Program allows for social and intellectual development as students and faculty interact in immersive discipline-oriented environments. As a freshman, you can choose from more than 20 housing options, each offering unique benefits, including varied dining options and entertainment experiences. All residence halls are staffed with Resident Advisors (RAs) whose job is to ensure that students have an easy transition to college life, making sure residents feel at home, safe and engaged in the UK community. Our focus on housing is intentional and purposeful. Students do much better academically when they live on campus, where they can engage more readily with faculty and in university life.
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• More than 90 percent of first-year students live on campus • You can choose to live in a variety of residence halls — single rooms, double rooms or suites • Community Living - Living Learning Programs (LLPs) are halls designed to “live where you learn” alongside students who share common interests. Students must apply and be accepted to a specific LLP, space is limited. A list of LLPs can be found at www.seeblue.com/LLP WH Y LIVE ON C AMPUS ? • • • • • • • • •
Research shows that students who live on campus have higher GPA’s Convenient location to classes Fosters close-knit community Meet classmates and form friendships Meet people from diverse backgrounds, explore interests Easy access to all the opportunities/services available to students on campus Close to downtown Lexington amenities Campus arts and cultural events Great food and dining options
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TYPES Rental agreements are for a full academic year. Rates are subject to UK Board of Trustees approval. Students living in undergraduate housing are required to have a UK dining plan.
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Lexington is considered one of the best college towns in America. In fact, the American Institute for Economic Research ranked Lexington the ninth best small metro college town in its 2013-14 survey. Livability.com agreed, ranking Lexington a Top 5 College Town. But what makes Lexington so great? Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington is a bustling, thriving city with Midwestern sensibilities and small-town Southern charm.
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Lexington is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Here, you will find a unique blend of rural aesthetics with cosmopolitan amenities. The heart of downtown is just a 10-minute walk from campus residence halls, while a 10-minute drive from campus leads you to acres of rolling hills, bluegrass and picturesque horse farms. Lexington is clean, safe and home to dozens of local eateries, shops and stores that make up our city’s unique vibe. Within a short walk or a quick ride on the COLT Trolley from campus, you will find dozens of top-notch restaurants, coffee shops, pizza places, live music venues, dance clubs, unique book stores, vintage CD and vinyl stores and clothing boutiques, and plenty of little shops selling all kinds of things you didn’t know you needed.
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Home to dozens of local bakeries, it’s no wonder that Lexington makes up a large part of the New York Times’ Kentucky Donut Trail. And if burgers are more your speed, Tolly Ho, a UK favorite late-night diner, is home to the best burger in Kentucky and one of the Top 50 Burgers in America according to USA Today. With all of these accolades, it’s pretty easy to see why Lexington is a five-time winner of 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance. Lexington ranks highly on Forbes’ Best Places for Business and Careers and is ranked the seventh Best Midsize City for Finding a Job. Many of our students stay in Lexington after graduation because the city is a great place to live, work and raise a family.
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Lexington is also a high-tech hot spot, ranking 17th on The Atlantic’s list. Named a 2013 eCity by Google, many innovative technology-based companies and startups are located here in the heart of the Bluegrass, several in UK’s Coldstream Research Campus. Fast Company even identified Kentucky in the Top 20 of the “United States of Innovation.” in Lexington you simply need to open your To eyes. Pride in our institution and city is everywhere. There’s a spirit that you’ll feel as soon as you step foot in the Bluegrass. Trust us, you want to be here.
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BEST SMALL METRO COLLEGE TOWNS —American Institute for Economic Research (2013-2014)
OF THE U.S. POPULATION IS WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE
FIVE-TIME WINNER OF 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE —America’s Promise Alliance
RANKED MIDSIZE CITY FOR FINDING A JOB
RANKED HIGH-TECH HOT SPOT — The Atlantic
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“My favorite place on campus is William T. Young Library or ‘Willy T.’ It’s huge, it’s beautiful, it’s comfortable. It’s one of campus’ greatest resources, and something that really separates UK. I have friends that come to visit from other schools, and they’re just awestruck when I show them the library. The library has six floors, each with a kind of different vibe. I love how you can go downstairs to the Hub for a more group-oriented, social studying environment and lab access, or the top floor if you want to remain undisturbed. I practically live at the library at times, and I’m completely okay with that. I can’t stress enough how valuable it is to have a place like Willy T. There’s something incredibly relaxing about it, which really sets you up to do great work.”
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Here are just some of the resources available to help you settle into your new Kentucky home.
VET ERA NS RES O UR CE CENT ER Military Times Edge Magazine ranks UK #7 as “Best for Vets.” The Veterans Resource Center provides opportunities and services to the brave individuals who serve us. WWW. UKY. EDU/VETE RA NS
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL S T UDENT A ND S CHOLAR S ERVICES With a student body representing 100+ countries from around the world, ISSS provides comprehensive support and facilitates the well being of all international students. WWW. UKY. EDU/I NTERNATI ONA L
T RA NS FER CENT E R By ensuring a smooth transition with monthly Transfer Days and scholarships specifically for transfer students, the UK Transfer Center will help you transfer your ambitions, along with your credits. WWW. UKY. EDU/TRA NSFE R
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VISITOR CENTER 009 MA I N BUI LDI NG, LEX I NGT ON, KY 4 0 5 0 6 -0 0 3 2 859-257-3595 UKVC@UKY. ED U WWW.UKY.ED U/V I SI T OR C ENT ER
The University of Kentucky Visitor Center and its team of Wildcat Ambassadors are ready to share the “see blue.” story with you. Located in the heart of campus, the Visitor Center welcomes thousands of future Wildcats and visitors to campus every year. Start your day at UK with an information session hosted by our Visitor Center team. In this presentation, you will hear about admission, housing and dining, tuition and fees, billing information, student financial aid, scholarship opportunities and student life. Our team will also answer any questions you may have. Immediately following the session, you will embark on a 90-minute walking tour of campus with a Wildcat Ambassador - a current UK student who will show you the ins and outs of campus life. They will take you along landmarks and points of interest on our campus’ nearly 900 acres and share with you a few of their favorite spots along the way.
It is easy to register for a tour; simply visit www.uky.edu/visitorcenter to sign up for an interest session and tour. Registering early has its advantages — with some advance notice (generally two to three weeks) we can arrange for a meeting with a faculty member in your prospective major or for you to sit in on a class. At UK, we want to make your visit as personal as possible, so let us help you plan your day. We know it is not always feasible to make a visit in person, so we’ve made our campus available online at seeblue.com/tour. Here you can take a virtual walking tour through campus with a few of our Wildcat Ambassadors. At each “stop” on the tour, there are supplemental videos and photos—and some 360-degree panoramic images—to give you the feel of what it is like to be on campus. Our virtual tour includes an in-depth tour of our residence halls—some of the newest and most modern living and learning spaces in America. It also highlights one of our campus’ greatest amenities, the city of Lexington. Our state song begins, “The sun shines bright on My Old Kentucky Home.” Come take a visit and let us show you why the University of Kentucky could be a new place you can call “home.”
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Academy for Undergraduate Excellence.................................................. 859-257-1958.................................. www.uky.edu/academy Air Force ROTC.......................................... 859-257-7115................................... www.afrotc.as.uky.edu Army ROTC................................................ 859-257-6865.............................. www.armyrotc.as.uky.edu Campus Recreation................................... 859-257-3928...... www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/CampusRec Career Center............................................ 859-257-2746............................www.uky.edu/CareerCenter College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.............................. 859-257-3469........................... www.academics.ca.uky.edu College of Arts and Sciences................... 859-257-8809............................................. www.as.uky.edu College of Communication and Information......................................... 859-257-7800.............................................. www.ci.uky.edu College of Dentistry................................... 859-323-6071............................. www.mc.uky.edu/dentistry College of Design (Architecture & Interior Design)............... 859-257-5949......................................www.uky.edu/Design College of Education................................. 859-218-2698................................. www.education.uky.edu College of Engineering.............................. 859-257-0552.......................................... www.engr.uky.edu College of Fine Arts................................... 859-218-2487..................................... www.finearts.uky.edu College of Health Sciences...................... 859-218-0573...................www.mc.uky.edu/HealthSciences College of Law........................................... 859-257-8321............................................www.law.uky.edu College of Medicine.................................. 859-323-1572.............................www.mc.uky.edu/Medicine College of Nursing..................................... 859-323-1966..................................www.uknursing.uky.edu College of Pharmacy................................. 859-323-2755............................www.pharmacy.mc.uky.edu College of Public Health........................... 859-218-0112.............................. www.uky.edu/publichealth College of Social Work.............................. 859-257-2316............................... www.uky.edu/SocialWork Dean of Students....................................... 859-257-3754....www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/DeanofStudents Disability Resource Center....................... 859-257-2754........................................... www.uky.edu/drc Education Abroad...................................... 859-257-4067...................... www.uky.edu/educationabroad Gatton College of Business and Economics......................... 859-323-2126.......................................www.gatton.uky.edu Honors Program........................................ 859-257-1189..................................... www.uky.edu/Honors Housing Office........................................... 859-257-1866....................................www.uky.edu/Housing International Admission............................ 859-257-4708...... www.uky.edu/admission/international.htm Living Learning Program.......................... 859-257-4784...... www.seeblue.com/livinglearningprograms New Student and Parent Programs......... 859-257-6597.........................................www.uky.edu/nspp Office for Institutional Diversity............... 859-257-9293.................................... www.uky.edu/diversity Office of Academic Scholarships............. 859-257-4198..................... www.seeblue.com/scholarships Office of International Student and Scholar Services.................. 859-323-2121..............................www.uky.edu/international Office of Student Financial Aid................. 859-257-3172.............................. www.uky.edu/FinancialAid Office of Student Involvement.................. 859-257-6619............................... www.getinvolved.uky.edu Office of Undergraduate Admission and University Registrar........................... 859-257-2000.................................www.uky.edu/admission Office of Undergraduate Research.......... 859-257-6420............................... www.uky.edu/ugresearch School of Human Environmental Sciences........................... 859-257-2855...................................... www.ca.uky.edu/hes Student Account Services........................ 859-257-3406........................ www.uky.edu/studentaccount The Graduate School................................ 859-257-4613............................... www.gradschool.uky.edu Transfer Center.......................................... 859-218-1724.....................................www.uky.edu/transfer Undergraduate Studies............................. 859-257-3383.............................................www.uky.edu/us University Orientation, Residency Office and Academic Common Market................ 859-257-3256...................................www.uky.edu/Registrar Varsity Athletics......................................... 859-257-8000..................................... www.ukathletics.com Veterans Resource Center........................ 859-257-1148................................... www.uky.edu/veterans Visitor Center............................................. 859-257-3595.............................www.uky.edu/VisitorCenter
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