Congratulations on your admission to UK! Now that you are officially a Wildcat, we need you to complete the next steps before arriving to campus.
Make sure to read the information below to prepare for your arrival in Lexington. You will need to complete all tasks before attending orientation to register for classes. Also, be sure to check out our full Pre-Departure Guide.
New undergraduates should complete the steps below before arriving on campus.
Your LinkBlue allows you to log in to various tools across campus, including your UK email. Click here to activate your LinkBlue.
Need help on setting up your LinkBlue? Watch this video
Once you've completed your LinkBlue activation, click here to activate your university email address.
Request your I-20/DS-2019 by logging into https://icat.uky.edu using your LinkBlue credentials and beginning the "New Student Information Checklist."
Please allow for 48-72 hours after receiving your acceptance letter from UK Admissions.
Note: Students enrolled in an online only program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status. Should my program ever require an in-person presence in the USA, I need to contact the ISSS office at isss@uky.edu to request a Form I-20 or DS-2019.
I also understand students must check with Distance Learning to confirm eligibility for online enrollment from outside the US (https://online.uky.edu/).
Orientation is the perfect opportunity to get to know campus and prepare for classes to begin. Click here to register.
You will need to pay the I-901 Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee. Click here to pay your SEVIS FEE.
Schedule your visa appointment and review how to prepare for your visa interview.
Watch these videos and read these helpful tips and blogs from U.S. visa consular officers.
Click here to schedule appointment.
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 and Woodland Glen IV. Click here to apply for housing.
Mark your top places to explore when you arrive! Explore Campus 360!
Plan your trip to Lexington and complete the airport pick up request.
Please note: Nonimmigrants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of their vaccination status to fly to the United States. To determine individual requirements and find a list of exceptions, use the CDC Travel Assessment tool found here.
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.
Confirm your arrival in Lexington with ISSS by logging into icat.uky.edu and complete the "New Student Information Checklist" which will ask you to upload copies of important documents like visa, SEVIS payment receipt and others.
Your LinkBlue allows you to log in to various tools across campus, including your UK email. Click here to activate your LinkBlue.
Need help on setting up your LinkBlue? Watch this video
Once you've completed your LinkBlue activation, click here to activate your university email address.
Request your I-20/DS-2019 by logging into https://icat.uky.edu using your LinkBlue credentials and beginning the "New Student Information Checklist."
Please allow for 48-72 hours after receiving your acceptance letter from UK Admissions.
Note: Students enrolled in an online only program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status. Should my program ever require an in-person presence in the USA, I need to contact the ISSS office at isss@uky.edu to request a Form I-20 or DS-2019.
I also understand students must check with Distance Learning to confirm eligibility for online enrollment from outside the US (https://online.uky.edu/).
You will need to pay the I-901 Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee. Click here to pay your SEVIS FEE.
Schedule your visa appointment and review how to prepare for your visa interview.
Watch these videos and read these helpful tips and blogs from U.S. visa consular officers.
Click here to schedule appointment.
On-campus graduate housing offers a variety of options: Greg Page Stadium View, LTS 625 South Limestone, LTS 633 Maxwelton Court, Roselle Hall, Shawneetown and University Flats.
Join GradCATS – Graduate Community and Academic Transition Series our pre-orientation program for new international graduate students.
Complete GradCATS Application--Spring 2025 Admissions (qualtrics.com) to access the program in Canvas and receive the zoom links.
Mark your top places to explore when you arrive! Explore Campus 360!
Plan your trip to Lexington and complete the airport pick up request.
Please note: Nonimmigrants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of their vaccination status to fly to the United States. To determine individual requirements and find a list of exceptions, use the CDC Travel Assessment tool found here.
Confirm your arrival in Lexington with ISSS by logging into icat.uky.edu and complete the "New Student Information Checklist" which will ask you to upload copies of important documents like visa, SEVIS payment receipt and others.