Campus Neighborhoods
Each campus neighborhood offers students unique qualities for living and many choices for halls. These halls have different occupancy requirements, personalities, features, visitation policies, and lease terms.
Prospective residents should review the neighborhood information to assist you in choosing your community. Then review the hall/apartment choices, using the button to the right, to select your top five residence hall choices. You will be asked to fill out these five choices on your housing application.
North Neighborhood
Living on North campus brings students close to many classrooms, Memorial Coliseum, Rupp Arena, downtown Lexington, UK Bookstore, The Singletary Center for the Arts and many eclectic shops on South Limestone. Feeling Hungry? North campus has so many food choices including: the Student Center Food Court (featuring Chick-fil-A®, Sbarro®, Starbucks®,
and Subway®), Café du Chat, Blazer Café all-you-care-to-eat buffet, and Blazer Xpress and Quick Stop (convenience stores).
Central Neighborhood
Living on Central campus allows students to quickly access many classrooms, the William T. Young library, the Singletary Center for the Arts, UK hospital, Kentucky Clinic, and The Underground fitness center (located in the lower level of Donovan Hall). Students enjoy being close to the famous UK Dining landmark, K-Lair Grill, and a newer campus dining choice, OVIDs Cafe.
South Neighborhood
Students living on South campus benefit from being close to many facilities including: the William T. Young Library, the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center, the Lancaster Aquatics Center, Cliff Hagan Stadium, the Bernard M. Johnson Student Recreation Center, and Commonwealth Stadium. These halls are closest to K-lot parking. If you’re hungry South campus has Commons Market all you-care-to-eat buffet, Ovid’s Café, K-Lair Grill, and the Corner Store (convenience store) featuring Sbarro® Pizza.