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.

Orientation Schedules

UPDATE

Tuesday, January 7

CANCELLED: Pizza & Game Night at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)

Wednesday, January 8

1:00 PM: New International Graduate Student Orientation, 212 A Gatton Student Center

Friday, January 10

5:00-6:30 PM: Dinner & Crafts at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)

Monday, January 13

First day of classes!

Thursday, January 23

3:00-5:00 PM: Makeup International Student Orientation at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)

Sunday, February 2

5:00 PM: Welcome Dinner at King Alumni House

For more information about Graduate School Events for Teaching Assistants, please visit this link: https://gradschool.uky.edu/graduate-school-events-teaching-assistants

Information about upcoming CESL orientation events can be found here. Additionally, all F-1 and J-1 students admitted to the CESL Spring I 2025 session must attend the following mandatory ISSS immigration orientation:

Friday, January 17th
- 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.

Phone	(859) 323-2106
Address	151 Washington Ave - Bradley Hall (Flags) Lexington, KY 40506-0058
Hours	Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Orientation

Orientation Schedules

Undergraduate Orientation Schedule

Graduate Orientation Schedule

CESL Students