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Orientation Schedule

CESL Students

Information about upcoming orientation can be found here.

Undergraduate Students

  • August 13
    • Arrival Date and Residence Halls Open for International Students
  • August 14-16
    • International Big Blue Nation Orientation

Graduate Students

Tuesday, January 3- Arrival

Wednesday, January 4

  • 8:30 AM-12:00 PM TA Orientation – Microteaching (Teaching Assistants Only)
  • 1:00-4:30 PM New International Graduate Student Orientation: Senate Chamber, Gatton Student Center (All New International Graduate Students)
  • 5:00-6:00 PM Graduate Student Social Event 118/119 Patterson Hall

Thursday, January 5

  • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM TA Orientation- Microteaching (Teaching Assistants Only)
  • 1:30-3:30 PM New International TA Orientation (Teaching Assistants Only)

Saturday, January 7

  • 12:00PM – Brunch and Crafts: Gatton Student Center – Cats Den
  • 2:30PM – Movie: Gatton Student Center – Worsham Cinema

Sunday, January 8

  • 5:00PM – Welcome Dinner with IHP: King Alumni House

Monday, January 9

  • First Day of Classes

Please note the University of Kentucky will be closed for Winter Break from December 24 - January 2