The UK Visitor Center is open year-round so that families can visit our campus at their convenience. Families should call the Visitor Center at 859-257-3595 or email ukvc@uky.edu. Advance notice of at least two weeks helps our Visitor Center staff arrange the most worthwhile visit, which could include a campus tour, an appointment with an admissions representative, and an appointment with an academic advisor. Visit Visitor Center Information for more information.

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Yes, Kentucky Welcome is the second step of the orientation process. Kentucky Welcome commences the weekend before classes begin. During the weekend, students learn about success in the classroom, familiarize themselves with campus resources, and meet other new students. Students receive detailed information on this program during the summer prior to the beginning of classes. More information will be available closer to this date.

98 percent of the full-time faculty have achieved the highest degree attainable in their respective fields.

For the fall semester, freshmen applicants should submit all documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by February 15. For transfer, readmission, and non-degree applicants, the deadline is August 1. We begin reviewing applications and making decisions on a rolling basis beginning in mid-October. For an application please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission or visit Application Forms.

For a student's application to be complete, we need an application for admission, official high school or college transcripts, official ACT or SAT scores, and a $40 application processing fee. Once an application is complete, a student can expect a response within two to three weeks.

You must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available in high school guidance offices or at the FAFSA web site, in order to receive financial assistance at UK. The priority deadline for financial aid is February 15 of the student's senior year. For more information, please visit Office of Student Financial Aid.

In order to be considered for academic scholarships, you must obtain an application from the Office of Academic Scholarships. Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible to compete: a minimum unweighted cumulative high school grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.00 scale and either a minimum 28 ACT composite or a minimum 1240 SAT total. The deadline for application is January 15.

Additionally, several departments and colleges within the University administer their own scholarship programs. Students who have chosen a major are encouraged to contact the department or college in their major area of study regarding additional scholarship opportunities. These programs may have different deadlines and selection criteria.

Please visit Residency (In-state vs. out-of-state) for a residency application or call the Residency Office at (859) 257-3256 for more information.

The Undergraduate Housing Office will send housing applications to high school seniors after they have been admitted to the University. UK encourages students to apply for housing as soon as they receive the housing application as housing priority is based on the date of housing application. New students will receive their housing assignments by the end of June. At that time, they will also receive the names and addresses of their new roommates.

The University does not require freshmen to live on campus, but students are highly encouraged to do so. Approximately 85-90 percent of freshmen live in residence halls, and approximately 5,300 of our 17,000 undergraduates live on campus.

UK has 22 residence halls and one undergraduate apartment complex. Most halls are arranged in corridors of 30-40 people with a large bathroom for each corridor. Most rooms are for two people, although one residence hall (Keeneland Hall) is arranged in a suite formation. Many are co-ed by floor, although single-sex halls are available. There is always something going on in the residence halls for students, whether it is residence hall government activities, educational and recreational programs, or social and community service activities.

Visit Auxiliary Services for additional information.

All new freshmen and transfer students are required to attend an advising conference as assigned at the time of admission. During a two-day conference, students meet with an academic advisor, register for classes, and have the opportunity to learn more about the campus and what to expect from University life. Students also have the opportunity to take certain placement exams and meet with UK faculty, staff, and students. When admitted to UK, a student receives complete information about the Advising Conference. For more information, visit Freshman Summer Two-Day Advising Conferences.

Freshman admission is based upon the secondary school record and the demonstrated potential to succeed academically and earn an undergraduate degree. The indicators of academic potential used in this assessment are performance (high school grade point average), preparation (high school course selection), and aptitude (standardized test performance).

• English: English I, English II, English III, English IV
• Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
• Science: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth/Space Science, Biology, Chemistry (at least one lab class)
• Social Studies: US History, Economics, Government, World Geography, World Civilization
• Health and Physical Education
• Visual/Performing Arts
• Foreign Language (2 years of same foreign language)

Recommended course work:

• 4^th year of math
• 4^th year of science
• Course in computer literacy

No minimum score is required to earn admission to UK. The University is a selective admissions institution which means it takes the most qualified students from its applicant pool. The measure of the competition that a student will face in the admissions process is expressed in the middle 50% range of GPA and test scores that received an offer of admission to last year's class. The middle 50% of the freshman class scored in the 22-27 range on the ACT. The middle 50% of the freshman class had a high school GPA of 3.3-3.9 out of a 4.0 scale.

The University offers over 125 majors and pre-professional plans. Visit Undergraduate Major Sheets for a complete listing.

Current enrollment at UK is approximately 24,000, which includes 17,000 undergraduates. The usual size of the freshman class about 3,700.

As is typical at most universities, class size will range from a seminar of 5-10 students to a lecture class of 300. 90% of classes have 40 or fewer students. The average class size is 25, and the student to faculty ratio is 16:1. If a student does have a large class, that class breaks down into much smaller lab or discussion sections so that students receive a more personalized classroom experience. A large lecture will almost always be tempered by a smaller recitation.

Yes. Everyone who teaches a course at UK is required to hold office hours each week. If a professor's office hours are inconvenient, students can schedule an appointment for an alternative meeting time.

There are over 350 different clubs and organizations on campus for students to join. They include professional, service, religious, and social organizations, and most are open to all students. Getting involved on campus is a great way both to enhance your undergraduate experience and to prepare you for life after college. Visit Student Organization Web Pages for more information.

Yes, many! The College of Fine Arts offers well-rounded and expanding programs of public exhibitions and performances presented by students, faculty, and guest artists in art, music, and theatre. The Department of Art offers special lectures and programs throughout the year as well as a full series of exhibitions in three galleries. The School of Music and the Theatre Department provide a variety of musical performances each year and a full season (usually 40-50) of productions. Finally, the Singletary Center for the Arts includes a concert hall, recital hall, and an art museum.

Yes. Our campus is wheelchair accessible. We provide services for the hearing and visually impaired as well as for students with learning disabilities and speech/communication disorders. The Disability Resource Center helps students with special needs. Visit their web site for more information.

There are more than 15 student computer labs on campus and the W. T. Young Library also houses more than 650 computers in one location. The University of Kentucky Wireless Infastructure covers the majority of campus as well. Students have access to all of the labs, the wireless network, and a T1 connection in every residence hall room at the University.

The University's Honors Program offers outstanding students, especially those interested in developing independent and critical thinking skills, a special program and a special identity within the framework of the larger institution. The program includes four seminars in the history of ideas, tracing the development of Western civilization from antiquity to the present and providing the basis for a liberal arts education. Also included are upper-class proseminars and an optional independent research project. Eligible students must complete an application, which consists of several questions and brief essays designed to elicit a sense of the individual's experience and commitment to academic excellence.

First-year students generally have a 3.5 or above high school GPA and an ACT composite of 28 or above. (Students whose scores vary are encouraged to make their best case for admission via the application essays.) Upperclass, transfer, and returning students may apply through the middle of their junior year. The selection committee looks for students of demonstrated achievement, as indicated by a college GPA of 3.0 or above.

For more information, visit the Honors Program web site.

The University of Kentucky offers academic programs during the summer in Mexico, Austria, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain. There are semester or year-long programs in more than thirty countries, including Great Britain, Spain, Germany, France, and Denmark. In addition, UK students can study abroad through programs offered by other universities. The Study Abroad Office can provide students with information about a variety of opportunities for work, study, or travel abroad. To learn more, visit Opportunities Abroad.