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 blue pillars outside!
Orientation Schedules
Undergraduate Orientation Schedule
*Prior to Orientation, please accept invitation to International Big Blue Orientation Canvas course.
Sunday, August 16
- All Day: Arrival Date for New Students
- 4:00-6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner – International Student Services / Fine Arts Courtyard*
Monday, August 17
- 11:00 AM: Current Student Panel - International Student Services*
- 12:00 PM: Campus Tour – Depart from International Student Services*
- 12:30 PM: Lunch – International Student Services*
- 6:00-7:30 PM: Wildcat Cup (outdoor sports & games) – Blazer Hall Courtyard
Tuesday, August 18
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM: International Big Blue Nation Orientation (BBNO) Day 1 – Gatton College of Business and Economics, Kincaid Auditorium
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Ice Cream Social – International Student Services / Fine Arts Courtyard*
Wednesday, August 19
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM: International BBNO Day 2 – Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema
- K-Week Activities Begin – full schedule can be found here: https://kweek.uky.edu/schedule
Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23
- K-Week Activities Continue – full schedule can be found here: https://kweek.uky.edu/schedule
Monday, August 24
- 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 blue pillars outside!
Graduate Orientation Schedule
Monday, August 10
- 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM: International Graduate Student Orientation – Gatton Student Center. Registration and more information can be found here: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRNx3Nv9J1RmOYm
Tuesday, August 11 – Wednesday, August 12
- Teaching Assistant Orientation – more information can be found here: https://orientation.uky.edu/graduatestudent
Thursday, August 13 – Friday, August 21
- College and Department Orientations – more information can be found here: https://orientation.uky.edu/graduatestudent
Sunday, August 16
- 4:00-6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner – International Student Services / Fine Arts Courtyard*
Tuesday, August 18
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Ice Cream Social – International Student Services / Fine Arts Courtyard*
Wednesday, August 19 - Sunday, August 23
- K-Week Activities – full schedule can be found here: https://kweek.uky.edu/schedule
Monday, August 24
- 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 blue pillars outside!
CESL Students
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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ISSS Immigration Orientation, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
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Location: International Student Services, Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library - Lower Level (160 Patterson Drive, Lexington, KY 40506). *Look for the blue pillars outside!*
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