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Orientation is a fantastic time to get to know your fellow international students and learn more about life at UK. After arriving on campus, you will participate in social gatherings and information sessions that will help you be successful as a student at the University of Kentucky.

*International Student Services is located at 160 Patterson Drive at the lower-level side entrance of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library. Look for the red pillars outside! 

Orientation

Orientation Schedules

Undergraduate Orientation Schedule

  • Tuesday, January 6: Arrival date
  • Thursday, January 8 (morning): All New International Undergraduate Student Orientation
  • Thursday, January 8 (afternoon): J-1 Exchange Student Orientation
  • Friday, January 9: Big Blue Nation Orientation (BBNO)

*International Student Services is located at 160 Patterson Drive at the lower-level side entrance of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library. Look for the red pillars outside! 

 

Graduate Orientation Schedule

*International Student Services is located at 160 Patterson Drive at the lower-level side entrance of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library. Look for the red pillars outside! 

CESL Students

Information about upcoming CESL orientation events can be found here. Additionally, all F-1 and J-1 students admitted to the CESL Fall II 2025 session must attend the following mandatory ISSS immigration orientation:
  • Friday, October 24
    • ISSS Immigration Orientation, 9 - 10:30 AM - ONLINE (Zoom)