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
Sunday, August 17
- All Day: Arrival Date for New Students
- 4:00-6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner – location to be announced
Monday, August 18
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Get-to-Know-You Brunch – International Student Services
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Campus Tour – depart from International Student Services
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Wildcat Cup (Outdoor Sports & Games) – location to be announced
Tuesday, August 19
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM: International Big Blue Nation Orientation (BBNO) Day 1 – location to be announced
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Ice Cream Social – location to be announced
Wednesday, August 20
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM: International BBNO Day 2 – location to be announced
- K-Week Activities Begin – full schedule can be found here: https://kweek.uky.edu/schedule
Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24
- K-Week Activities Continue – full schedule can be found here https://kweek.uky.edu/schedule
Monday, August 25
- First Day of Classes
Graduate Orientation Schedule
Monday, August 11
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New International Graduate Student Orientation, in-person
August 12-13
- TA (Teaching Assistant) Microteaching Sessions, 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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