Coming to UK - What's Next?
Welcome to the University of Kentucky!
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Kentucky! Make sure to read the information below to prepare for your arrival in Lexington. You will need to complete all tasks before attending orientation in order to register for classes.
Read over UK's plan for a reinvented campus experience. We will share additional information on international student arrival and orientation soon.
Undergraduate Students
- Activate your linkblue account
- Activate your university email account
- Register for International "see blue." U Orientation
- Pay the SEVIS Fee and schedule your visa interview
- Apply for campus housing, dining, and a Living Learning Program
- A Living Learning Program, or LLP, is a group of students with similar majors or interests who live in a specific residence hall. The International Village LLP connects international students with U.S. students to form a community that focuses on learning about the world from and with each other.
- The only residence halls that remain open during university breaks are:
- Blazer Hall (International Village LLP)
- Boyd Hall
- Smith Hall
- Woodland Glen IV
- Take a virtual tour of campus
- Plan your trip to Lexington and complete the airport pick up request
- Review Placement Testing requirements
- New international students may be required to complete placement testing before registering for classes. Depending on your entrance scores or transfer credit, you may be required to complete testing in math, reading, or writing. You can review which test you need in the Student Services tab in myUK by clicking myRecords and then myProfile.
- Attend mandatory International Student Orientation
Graduate Students
- Activate your linkblue account
- Activate your university email account
- Pay the SEVIS Fee and schedule your visa interview
- Apply for campus housing
- Take a virtual tour of campus
- Plan your trip to Lexington and complete the airport pick up request
- Attend mandatory International Student Orientation
- Check with your department about arriving in time for your departmental orientation
First 48-Hour Survival Guide
Welcome to the UK International Center! Bradley Hall is currently open for document drop-off and appointments only. Please contact a member of our team to schedule an appointment. We look forward to seeing you!