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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 Schedules
Undergraduate Orientation Schedule
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Tuesday, January 6: Arrival date
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Thursday, January 8 (morning): All New International Undergraduate Student Orientation
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Thursday, January 8 (afternoon): J-1 Exchange Student Orientation
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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
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Monday, January 5: Arrival date
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Tuesday, January 6 (morning): TA Microteaching Sessions, https://gradschool.uky.edu/graduate-school-events-teaching-assistants
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Tuesday, January 6 at 1:00 PM: New International Graduate Student Orientation
*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
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Friday, October 24
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ISSS Immigration Orientation, 9 - 10:30 AM - ONLINE (Zoom)
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Zoom Link: https://uky.zoom.us/j/85284678066
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Meeting ID: 852 8467 8066
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Learn important immigration and university rules to maintain your visa status.
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