UPIKE Viewbook | 2023-24

Move Mountains.

UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE

See New Possibilities

UPIKE HAS A LONG HISTORY OF DEFYING EXPECTATIONS.

In the heart of Central Appalachia, you’ll find beautiful views, rich culture and friendly faces ready to welcome new Bears with open arms. This is where you’ll find UPIKE.

This is where we move upward, toward innovation, to success. Where we move obstacles so we can move toward bright futures. Where we move with imagination and passion.

Come join our family. Let’s move forward together.

UPIKE FAST FACTS

7 35+ 88% % %

MAJORS AND PROGRAMS OF CLASSES WITH 30 STUDENTS OR LESS SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES*

38

OF STUDENTS ARE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

96

OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

“UPIKE has helped me become a more successful and positive person. I love all the opportunities it has provided me to make new friends through academics and athletics.”

JOLENE SMITH / BARBOURVILLE, KY / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MGMT

Pursue Your Passion

At UPIKE, our commitment to students lies in academic excellence that cultivates change-makers who think boldly, lead the way in innovation and communicate with impact.

Our broad liberal arts foundation holistically prepares students intellectually and practically, with forwardthinking knowledge of culture, the physical and natural world, and personal and social responsibility.

Bachelor Programs

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Art*

Biology

Biomedical Science

Chemistry

Communication

Criminal Justice

Data Science*

English

Film + Media Arts

Global Health*

Health and Human Performance

History

History/Political Science

Interdisciplinary Studies

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion*

Mathematics

Medical Humanities

Performing Arts in Music

Professional Studies

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Theatre*

Women and Gender Studies*

World Language and Cultural Studies*

+ Most majors available as minors

* Denotes minor only programs.

Associate

Programs

COLEMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Business

(Choose from emphases in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, Management or Sport Management.)

Information Technology Management Leadership

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HUMAN SERVICES

RN-BSN

Social Work

PATTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Elementary Education

Middle Grades Education

Secondary Education

Educational Studies (Non-certification)

CERTIFICATES OFFERED:

• Career Communication

• Corrections, Rehabilitation and Preventative Control

• Digital Communication

• Digital Skills for the Workplace

• Interpersonal Skills for Professionals

• Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Political and Civic Engagement

• Spanish for the Workplace

• Strategic Organizational Leadership

• Women and Gender Studies

• Women in Leadership

Accounting

Communication

Criminal Justice Management

Nursing

Professional Studies

Pre-Professional Programs

Optometry Scholars Program (OSP)

Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program (OMSP)

UPIKE also offers graduate programs in:

Business Education

Social Work

Move Forward

The first-year experience at UPIKE is transformative, and we’re here from the very beginning to set you up to thrive in college and beyond. You’ll start your time on campus with a four-day orientation where you’ll get to know the campus, the local community, faculty and your fellow Bears.

“UPIKE has had a positive impact on me and prepared me for the future. I have so much confidence inside and out of the classroom because of my coaches and professors.”

CARRINGTON RUSSELL / VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

UPIKE STUDENTS PAY A AVERAGE NET PRICE THAN STUDENTS WHO ATTEND KENTUCKY PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD

ON AVERAGE,

66%

OF TUITION IS PAID FOR STUDENTS THROUGH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

We’re committed to bringing forward-thinking ideas to our home in Appalachia. That’s why we make sure every UPIKE student has the life-changing opportunity to study globally. Think bigger and broader by studying with world-class leaders in your field while becoming equipped with cutting-edge experience.

EXPLORING

ON AVERAGE, STUDENTS RECEIVE MORE THAN

LOWER $20,000

IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TOWARD TUITION

TOMORROW’S JOBS TODAY

Claudette Enriquez ’20

Major: Communication

Internship: C-SPAN

Career: “Getting to expand my skills and expertise to help a broadcasting network like C-SPAN was life-changing. I got to experience what happens behind the scenes and get a feel for what it is like to work for a major media corporation.”

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN GERMANY

Prepared to Succeed

At UPIKE, we want students to get more than a degree. We want UPIKE to be where you dream boldly—where you are confidently moving forward because you are empowered and supported.

With teams dedicated to your success, an entire network of UPIKE faculty and staff are ready to help you achieve your big dreams. Whether it’s help with a class, writing a resume, or networking to land your dream job, you’ll always have someone by your side as you move your future forward.

Student Support Resources at UPIKE:

• Personal academic advising

• Center for Academic Excellence

• Center for Student Success

• Disability Resource Center

• Thrive Counseling Center

• Tutoring

• Writing Center

• Career Services

• Office of Diversity and International Student Services

ACE PROGRAM

Our Academic Cultural Enrichment (ACE) program is designed to give freshmen UPIKE students a strong start. Through the ACE program, students have access to mentoring, tutoring, workshops and cultural enrichment opportunities.

DID YOU KNOW

UPIKE has a campus therapy dog. Meet “Chief Bear” at the Office of Public Safety!

“This place has hundreds of opportunities–take at least one of them. You’ve already done the first step by applying, now see where the 99 can take you! ”

WILLIAM E. WHEELER III ‘21

Move Mountains with Bold Dreams

UPIKE is where you’ll move forward with boldness toward a rewarding career. Surrounded by your Bear family, you’ll have support in overcoming any barrier so nothing gets in the way of your big dreams and bright future

and Brilliant Possibilities

EXPERT FACULTY

15:1

63%

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO OF FACULTY HOLD A TERMINAL DEGREE

Move Communities. Impact People. Change Hearts.

Known for creating purposeful change, our students serve with passion regionally and beyond. They stock food pantries, take medical mission trips, build schools and even lobby state officials to increase funds for local homeless populations. Many students lead service projects for causes close to their hearts, and countless communities have benefitted from UPIKE students’ fortitude to move barriers for others

A leader in Appalachian innovation, UPIKE cares deeply about increasing opportunity in our region. By driving technological advancement and economic growth with can-do endurance, our mission is to see our area reach its highest potential with every UPIKE student being able to take personal ownership in Appalachia’s progress.

A MISSION CENTERED ON GIVING

With an abundance of service opportunities to participate in, students at UPIKE serve in their communities and abroad. With a mission and vision centered on giving, the university strives to enrich the lives of its students so they graduate prepared to succeed with a heart eager to serve.

Student Activities, Clubs + Events

American Chemical Society

Biology Club

Black Student Union

Blessed Unity of God

Campus Activities Board

Campus for Change

Clean Paws

Criminal Justice Club

Dungeons and Dragons

Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)

Faith in Action

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fishing Club

Honest Athletes

Intramural Sports

Kentucky Education Association (KEA)

Pride+

Student Government Association (SGA)

Student Social Work Association

Esports Club

What’s Up Wednesday (WuW)

Full of culture and surrounded by nature, you’ll see why our home of Pikeville is one of the greatest small towns in the country.

Experience Appalachia

A t UPIKE , our hard work is matched with playing hard. Explore the beauty of Eastern Kentucky by kayak or hiking. Take up intramurals with your dorm mates or join a club. Catch a Bears game with friends—students always have free admission to home games. A bustling campus set in the heart of Appalachia means UPIKE life is full of vibrant culture and unbeatable outdoor adventures.

See concerts and live theatre five minutes from campus.

WALK TO

• Concerts

• Live theatre

• Downtown: local restaurants, shopping and festivals

10 MINUTES

• Hiking

• Fishing

• Kayaking

• Horseback riding

30 MINUTES

• Whitewater rafting

• Camping

• Boating

• Water skiing

• Mountain biking

Join #BEARNATION

• 9 National Championships

• 36 Conference Championships

• 56 All-Americans

• 267 Academic All-Americans

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Student-athletes are a big part of our campus. Compete as a part of one of our championship teams or cheer on the Bears with your friends. There are plenty of opportunities to experience how athletic events bring our campus community, and the town of Pikeville, together. VARSITY TEAMS (11men’s,10women’s,4coed) CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

UPIKE ATHLETICS BE CHALLENGED TO DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL

Archery

Baseball

Men’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Bowling

Women’s Bowling

Cheer

Men’s Cross Country

Women’s Cross Country

Dance

Esports

Football

Men’s Golf

Women’s Golf

Men’s Soccer

Women’s Soccer

Softball

Men’s Swimming

Women’s Swimming

Men’s Tennis

Women’s Tennis

Men’s Track and Field

Women’s Track and Field

Wrestling

Volleyball

Andrea

Sager,

Major: Accounting

Sport: Bowling

J.D., ’14

Career: “Being at a small institution in the heart of Appalachia was a big adjustment for me, but I was determined not to give up. My time at UPIKE not only benefited me academically but allowed me to grow as an individual as well.”

Committed to Affordability

We are here to help you make the ultimate investment in your future. 96% of UPIKE students receive some form of financial aid.

TEXTBOOKS

FOR ALL UPIKE STUDENTS

UPIKE awards

$22 million

IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS EVERY YEAR

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FREE $21,534

PER FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE

UPIKE OFFERS FREE TUTORING FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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