Orientation
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
Sunday, August 17
- All Day: Arrival Date for New Students
- 4:00-6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner – International Student Services*
Monday, August 18
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Get-to-Know-You Brunch & Current Student Panel – International Student Services*
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Campus Tour – depart from International Student Services*
- 6:00 PM: Wildcat Cup (Outdoor Sports & Games) – Blazer Hall Courtyard
Tuesday, August 19
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM: International Big Blue Nation Orientation (BBNO) Day 1 – Gatton College of Business & Economics, Kincaid Auditorium
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Ice Cream Social – International Student Services*
Wednesday, August 20
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM: International BBNO Day 2 – Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema
- K-Week Activities Begin – full schedule here: https://kweek.uky.edu/schedule
Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24
- K-Week Activities Continue – full schedule here: https://kweek.uky.edu/schedule
Monday, August 25
- First Day of Classes
*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
Monday, August 11
- 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM: New International Graduate Student Orientation – Harris Ballroom at Gatton Student Center
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: International Student Concerns Committee Welcome Event – International Student Services*
Tuesday, August 12 – Wednesday, August 13
- TA (Teaching Assistant) Microteaching Sessions: https://gradschool.uky.edu/graduate-school-events-teaching-assistants
Wednesday, August 13
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Graduate Resource Fair – Gatton Student Center Ballrooms A & B
Sunday, August 17
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner – International Student Services*
Tuesday, August 19
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Social Security Administration Walk-In Appointments – International Student Services*
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Ice Cream Social – International Student Services*
*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, August 29
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ISSS Immigration Orientation, 9-10:30am - International Student Services, Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library - Lower Level, 160 Patterson Drive, Lexington, KY40506 *Look for the red pillars outside!
- Learn important immigration and university rules to maintain your visa status.
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