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
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Tuesday, January 7 - Arrive on campus
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Wednesday, January 8 - Campus tour and other activities (to be announced)
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Thursday, January 9, 9:00am - 1:00pm - New International Undergraduate Student Orientation & Lunch
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Thursday, January 9, 2:00pm - J-1 Exchange Student Orientation with Laurence Tuccori
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Friday, January 10 - Big Blue Nation Orientation
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Sunday, January 12, 5:00pm - Welcome Dinner
Graduate Orientation Schedule
- Monday, January 6, 8:30am-4:30pm: New International Graduate Student Orientation
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Tuesday, January 7 - Wednesday, January 8: TA Orientation & Microteaching Sessions, https://gradschool.uky.edu/graduate-school-events-teaching-assistants
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Sunday, January 12, 5:00pm: Welcome Dinner
CESL Students
Information about upcoming CESL orientation events can be found here. Additionally, all F-1 and J-1 students admitted to the CESL Fall I 2024 session must attend the following mandatory ISSS immigration orientation:
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Friday, August 30th
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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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