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
Undergraduate Orientation Schedule
Tuesday, January 7
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All Day: New undergrad students arrive on campus
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CANCELLED: Pizza & Game Night at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)
Wednesday, January 8
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12:00-1:30 PM: Lunch at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)
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1:30 PM: Campus Tour, depart from International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)
Thursday, January 9
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: International Student Orientation at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library); lunch included
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2:00 PM: J-1 Exchange Student Orientation with Laurence Tuccori in Bradley Hall Room 207
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4:00-5:30 PM: Soup & S’mores Social at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)
Friday, January 10
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8:30-9:15 AM: Check-In for BBNO (Big Blue Nation Orientation) at the Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema
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9:30 AM -12:00 PM: BBNO (Big Blue Nation Orientation) at the Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema
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5:00-6:30 PM: Dinner & Crafts at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)
Monday, January 13
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First day of classes!
Thursday, January 23
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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
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5:00 PM: Welcome Dinner at King Alumni House
Graduate Orientation Schedule
UPDATE
Tuesday, January 7
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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
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5:00-6:30 PM: Dinner & Crafts at International Student Services (ISS) Office (lower level of Lucille Little Fine Arts Library)
Monday, January 13
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First day of classes!
Thursday, January 23
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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
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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
CESL Students
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:
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Friday, January 17th
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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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