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, Stoll Field, The Singletary Center for the Arts and many eclectic shops on South Limestone. This area features many places to eat including: the Student Center Food Court, Blazer Café, Blazer Xpress (a convenience store), and other independent restaurants on South Limestone and Euclid Ave.
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 Hiliary 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. South campus features the Commons Market dining facility and the Corner Store, as well as close proximity to OVID’s Café or K-Lair Grill.