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Icon:  QuestionWhen will I receive information about my housing assignment?


Room or apartment assignments are made according to the date of receipt of the housing application and first installment payment. Room assignments are mailed to new students beginning June 1. If you have not applied for housing, obtain a packet from the Housing Office immediately! Housing is NOT GUARANTEED. Students who apply after April 1, may be placed on a waiting list.

The charge for the residence hall room and board is placed on the student's University account at Student Billing Services. The fee is payable to the University of Kentucky.

In order to be eligible to live in undergraduate housing, a minimum of 9 hours per semester must be on the Lexington campus. Independent study or online classes do not count as on campus.

Icon:  Dollar SignWhat if I want to request a cancellation of my Housing application?


If after completing a Housing Application a student chooses to cancel the application that student is required to do so in writing to the Housing Assignment Office in room 125 of the Funkhouser Building. Cancellations may be done in person, by fax (859-257-6453), by email (ukhousing@lsv.uky.edu) or by mail: UK Campus Housing / 125 Funkhouser Bldg. / Lexington, KY 40506-0054The Date the cancellation notification is received in the Housing Assignment Office will be the Official Date of Cancellation. Students who choose to cancel their Housing application will be charged according to the following schedule.

Fall Semester Cancellation Schedule

Spring Semester Cancellation Schedule

(The spring cancellation schedule applies only to students who are applying for the first time for the spring semester. It does not apply to students who lived in Campus Housing for the fall semester. Students who live on campus for the fall semester must see the Liquidation Policy)

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Icon:  QuestionIf my roommate decides not to attend UK, may I request someone to replace them?


If your requested roommate decides not to attend, you can request another person as your roommate by written notification to the Housing Office. Please note that the new roommate has to apply for Housing and must request you as their roommate choice. Each of you must ask for the same residence hall. (All change requests must be made in writing by July 15, by E-mail, fax or U.S. mail.) No verbal change requests will be accepted.

Icon:  QuestionMay I smoke in the residence halls?


Smoking is NOT allowed in any residence hall or Greg Page Apartments. UK will soon be Tobacco-Free on November 19, 2009.

Icon:  QuestionAre all halls air-conditioned?


Not all buildings are air-conditioned. Holmes, Jewell and Keeneland are non air-conditioned facilities. If you have a medical condition requiring air-conditioning, please notify the Housing Office immediately.

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Icon:  QuestionWhen may I move into my room?


Freshmen and Transfers

Friday, August 21, 9am - 1pm
Baldwin Hall Haggin Hall (A & B Sections)
Blanding Tower (Odd Floors) Kirwan Tower (Odd Floors)
Blanding I Kirwan I
Blanding IV Kirwan III
Donovan Hall (Odd Floors) Smith Hall
Friday, August 21, 1pm - 5pm
Blanding Tower (Even Floors) Ingles Hall
Blanding II Kirwan Tower (Even Floors)
Blanding III Kirwan II
Donovan Hall (Even Floors) Kirwan IV
Haggin Hall (C & D Sections)  
Friday, August 21, 9am - 5pm
Blazer Hall Holmes Hall
Greg Page Keeneland Hall
Jewell Hall North Hall
Patterson Hall  
Saturday, August 22, 10am - 1pm
All residence halls are open for freshmen and transfer students to move in.

For more information on K Week, including a schedule of events, please visit www.uky.edu/KWeek.

Early Move In
Only students who are participating in Sorority Recruitment or Marching Band may move into their residence hall before the August 21 move-in date. If you are participating in Sorority Recruitment or Marching Band, it is important that you are officially registered with the appropriate department before attempting to move in.

* All students who are approved to move in early will be charged $17 per night for each evening prior to August 21, 2009.

Sorority Recruits, Marching Band, and BCTC

Saturday, August 15, 9am - 1pm
A-D, 9am R-S, noon
E-K, 10am T-Z, 1pm
L-Q, 11am  

Returning Upperclassmen
Sunday, August 23, 1am - 4pm
Classes begin on Wednesday, August 26. If you have not checked into your hall by 6pm on this day, you will be declared a "NO SHOW" and your contract will be cancelled immediately, unless you have contacted the Housing Office in advance.

Icon:  CarMay I bring my car to campus?


Yes, but you must purchase a parking pass to be able to park on campus, and parking spaces are extremely limited. You do not need a car to be able to get to your classes. In fact, most of the campus is more accessible by bike or on foot than by car. Parking spaces are not guaranteed, and preference for parking permits is given to juniors and seniors. For more information about parking, call (859) 257-5757.

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Icon:  BusIs there a free university bus service on campus?


Yes, the bus services on and off campus are free to students with an official UKID. Residents living in Greg Page Apartments use the LEXTRAN buses available on weekdays from 7:10am to 6:15pm. These buses run from the laundry facility at Greg Page in approximately 10 minute intervals. This service is available during Fall and Spring semesters when classes are in official sessions.

Icon:  QuestionAre pets allowed in the residence halls?


You may keep fish in your residence hall room in an aquarium no larger than 1.3 cubic feet (10 gallons). No other pets are allowed in the residence halls. However, students with a disability may have a service animal living with them.

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Icon:  LockHow secure are the residence halls?


The residence halls, like any community, are not immune from the acts of individuals who wish to be disruptive. However, the University does provide numerous measures to increase the safety of students living in the halls. These include:

Students themselves play an important role in maintaining safe residence halls by locking their doors when they leave their rooms, making sure exterior doors are not propped open, escorting their guests at all times, questioning any visitors in the building who are not escorted, and reporting any disruptive behaviors to residence hall staff members.

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Icon:  FurnitureAm I allowed to bring my own furniture?


All residence hall rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, shades or blinds, closet space, and dresser-type drawer space. These items must remain in the room; however, students may also bring small items of furniture such as extra shelves or a lounge chair, space permitting. It is important to check with your roommate to coordinate what each person is bringing so you do not run out of space.

Icon:  FurnitureAre there restrictions to decorating my room?


Students may not make any permanent alterations to their residence hall rooms, such as painting and wallpapering. You are welcome to personalize your space by hanging posters, pictures, curtains, etc. Due to safety regulations, only bed loft kits provided by Collegiate Marketing or Campus Housing are permitted in any residence hall.

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Icon:  FurnitureWhat appliances should I bring? What about bed linens?

Refrigerators – maximum size 5 cubic feet
Microwaves – 700 watts or less
Linens – twin, extra-long (80" long by 36" wide)
Fans – You may want to bring a fan if your residence hall is not air-conditioned.
A cart that collapses for easy storage that you will have for moving in and moving out. Contact your roommate to avoid bringing duplicates of these items!

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Icon:  International Forbidden SymbolAre there any appliances or additions I am not allowed to bring?

Please also remember you may not plug multiple electrical "power strips" together, alter smoke detectors, remove door closures, or put excessive furniture in your room.

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Icon:  QuestionWhat are Living-Learning Communities and what Living-Learning Communities are available for students to choose from?

At UK, when we talk about Living-Learning Communities, we mean living in a community with others who share common majors, classes or other interests. The purpose of a Living-Learning Community is to integrate your classroom experience and interests with experiences where you live and to create a small college atmosphere in a large university setting. Students who live in a Living-Learning Community have the chance to take advantage of benefits, such as:

The Living-Learning Communities that will be available during the 2006-07 academic year include:

Please see the individual hall descriptions in this brochure for more information about where each of these Learning Communities is located.

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Icon:  QuestionWhat's the best way to make sure I get along well with my roommate?

Whether your roommate is a long-time friend of yours or someone you never met before, it will be essential that you talk over certain issues about living together before these issues become problems. For this reason, when you arrive on campus, you will be required to talk over certain issues with your roommate and enter into an agreement about how certain things will be handled during the year. As part of this process, you will fill out a "Roommate Agreement Form" that will be kept on file should conflicts arise. To prepare for this process, following are 10 issues you should think about before you come to campus:

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Icon:  GuestsMay I have guests visit me in my room or my apartment?

Yes. Depending on what facility you live in, there may be restrictions on when you can have guests visit you. Three different visitation policy options are available. When selecting a place to live, students should consider the visitation policy in each facility. The options are:

Regardless of which facility you live in, all guests (including family members) must sign in at the front desk with a picture ID. After midnight, residents must sign in and out with their student ID at the front desk. Before you have guests visit, it is important that you speak to your roommate(s) first to complete a roommate agreement form. This will help clarify any expectations you and your roommate(s) may have concerning guest(s) that come to the room or apartment. Permission from your roommate(s) should be obtained in advance each time if you are planning to have the guest(s) stay overnight.

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Icon:  International Forbidden SymbolMay students have alcohol in their residence hall room or apartment?

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in undergraduate housing supervised by the University, regardless of a student's age. This includes residence halls, fraternities, sororities and undergraduate apartments. Students found in possession of, under the influence of, or in the presence of alcohol will be referred to the University disciplinary system. One of the likely sanctions for a first-time offense is referral to a day-long course on alcohol use that costs $100 to attend.

In addition, alcoholic beverage containers, even those that are souvenirs or are part of a collection, are not permitted. Containers include, but are not limited to, beer cans and bottles, kegs, and wine bottles.

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Icon:  NoiseHow noisy are the residence halls?


With many students living in the same building together, the noise level can sometimes be distracting. This is why we emphasize to students the need to be aware of your noise level and considerate of those around you while you are listening to music and socializing. Each hall is required to have quiet hours, at a minimum, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every day. During quiet hours, noise should not be audible outside a resident's room. In addition, even at times other than officially established quiet hours, students are expected to maintain reasonably low levels of noise and to comply with requests by others for quiet. These expectations are enforced by residents, with assistance from staff members when necessary.

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Icon:  GuestsIs there a policy for residents to sign in and out?


All visitors must sign in and out at all times. After midnight, residents must sign in and out with a photo ID card at the front desk.

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Icon:  ConflictWhat if I have a conflict with my roommate?


The Office of Residence Life recommends that you and your new roommate review and fill out the roommate contract when you first move into the residence hall. This will give you an opportunity to communicate about many issues. Open communication is the key to any lasting relationship. An official room change period is set each semester for students who wish to change rooms. Students desiring a room change should speak with their Resident Adviser or Hall Director for more information.

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Icon:  MailWhere do I have my mail sent?


Mail is delivered to the residence halls Monday through Friday. You will receive a box number which you may include on all correspondence after moving in. Prior to moving in, you may direct your mail to:

Your Name
Your Room No. and Hall
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40526

(U.S. Mail postal boxes are provided for each apartment building at Greg Page.)

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Icon:  TVAre the residence halls wired for cable?


Basic cable TV is supplied and is part of the UK Housing contract. Students have the option to purchase additional premium cable services, digital services, and pay-per-view offerings through Insight Communications. Insight Communications: (859) 514-1400

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Icon:  MonitorHow will I be able to access the Internet from my room? What is ResNet?

ResNet is a service provided to students living on campus by UK Campus Housing for Internet access and cable television service. Each room is equipped with a cable television connection providing access to 60 basic cable television channels.

ResNet also lets you connect your personal computer to the Internet! Each room or apartment is equipped to provide a connection for each student. You will be able to access your account information, email, search the library database, and search the Internet, all from your residence hall room or apartment. The cost for the service is already included in your housing fee. All you need to connect to ResNet is a computer with an Ethernet card installed, a Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable and your Link Blue account information.

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Icon:  MonitorWhat do I need to bring with me to access the Internet?

ResNet Minimum System Requirements:

Windows Machines
Windows XP or Vista
10/100 Ethernet Card
Category 5 or 6 Ethernet Cable

Macintosh Machines
Mac OS X
10/100 Ethernet Card
Category 5 or 6 Ethernet Cable

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Icon:  MonitorIs wireless Internet access available?

Wireless Internet is available in the residence hall lobbies, as well as many other locations on campus. For more information about wireless, visit: https://www.uky.edu/UKIT/faqs/wireless.htm.

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Icon:  MonitorHow do I contact ResNet?


If you have questions before or after you get to campus, feel free to call or visit the ResNet office or our Web site (listed below).

ResNet
34A Donovan Hall
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40526-0072
(859) 323-4948 (press 2)
www.uky.edu/Housing/resnet/

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Icon:  MonitorHow do I get connected to ResNet?


The best way to reach ResNet when you get to campus is at the Install-a-thon. The first two weeks of the semester, ResNet consultants will be in various locations all over campus waiting to assist you. Look in your residence hall lobby for the Install-a-thon poster, or on the ResNet web site to see a list of times and dates that ResNet will be in your area.

You will be asked for your Link Blue user ID and password the first time that you log on to ResNet. This account will also be used for many other computing needs across campus, including logging into computer lab and library computers.

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Icon:  TelephoneWill I have my own telephone?


Local telephone service is not provided. Students wanting local telephone service should visit www.campuslink.pactec.com for more information. The cell phone companies with the strongest cell signal in the residence halls are ATT, Verizon and Nextel. If you have a cell carrier other than these mentioned, please contact your provider for more information. Research has proven that students are coming to campus with cell phones.

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Icon:  MonitorHow can I protect my computer from viruses when I get to campus?


There are many things you can do to protect your computer from viruses. You should update your operating system and antivirus software definitions before you come to campus as well as while you are living on campus as new updates and definitions are released almost daily.

Windows users can download critical updates from http://update.microsoft.com (external website). Macintosh users can download all critical updates from http://www.apple.com/support/downloads (external website).

All UK students may use McAfee VirusScan free of charge. You may download this software from the University of Kentucky's download page located at http://download.uky.edu. You will need your Link Blue user ID and password to access this download. If you already have antivirus software installed on your computer, make sure you have the latest virus definitions (follow the instructions provided with your antivirus software).

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Icon:  BicycleMay I bring my bike?


Yes. Bicycles may not be kept in residence halls due to fire code regulations, but many bicycle racks are available outside each residence hall. We recommend that you bring a U-bolt lock to secure your bicycle to the rack. Don’t have a bicycle on campus? Take advantage of Wildcat Wheels, a free bike library program available to all faculty, staff and students with a valid UK ID. All bikes are equipped with locks and several have baskets and are able to be checked out for 48-hour usage, although they may be borrowed for longer periods by request. For more information about how to borrow a bicycle through the Wildcat Wheels program, visit: http://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/wildcatwheels.html. The UK Police Department encourages campus bicycle riders to register their bikes in case of theft. Register your bike here: http://www.uky.edu/Police/operationid.html.

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Icon:  FitnessIs there a fitness facility for Campus Housing residents?

Yes, the Underground Fitness Center, located in the lower level of Donovan Hall, is exclusively offered to UK Campus Housing residents. This state of the art fitness center is free to UK Campus Housing residents and offers new user orientations, fitness assessments, aerobic classes, body fat analysis, towel service, blood pressure analysis, locker rooms, and access to vending machines.

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Icon:  LaundryWhere can I do laundry?


Washers and dryers are located in all residence halls. There is a laundry facility for residents of Greg Page Apartments. All washers and dryers are activated by the Plus Account. (No coins or tickets are accepted.)

The Plus Account is an optional debit program for University of Kentucky and Bluegrass Community & Technical College students, faculty and staff.

A Plus Account is automatically open and accessed as a feature of your UK WildCard Student ID, UK Faculty/Staff ID or BCTC Student ID. The Plus Account is extremely flexible and widely used on campus and off campus for dining‚ laundry‚ bookstores‚ printing‚ copying‚ prescriptions‚ and much more. Residence Hall laundry and campus printing may only be accessed using a Plus Account.

Effective July 1, 2009, funds may be deposited in whole dollar amounts at the following locations:

Online at www.uky.edu/PlusAccount ($20 minimum deposit, $2 convenience fee);

Online deposits may be made with Visa® or MasterCard®. The Dining & Plus Account Office accepts cash, check, Visa®, or MasterCard®. Student Billing Services accepts cash or check, and DART machines accept cash only. All Plus Account monies may be refunded less a $5 processing fee or will automatically carry forward. Unused funds will be forfeited after five years of non-use.

All Plus Account monies may be refunded less a $5 processing fee or will automatically carry forward.

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Icon:  Dollar SignAre there any job opportunities on campus?


Yes! UK Dining Services hires more students than any other department on campus. We'll work around your class schedule and give you a free meal per shift, and you won't have to move your car to get to work. Download an application from our Web site, visit the UK Dining Services location nearest you, or fill out the application in the Dining Services brochure.

The Office of Residence Life also employs a large number of students to serve as desk clerks, recycling associates and resident advisors. For more information, stop by 537 Patterson Office Tower or see your Hall Director or RA.

The UK Campus Housing Office through ResNet hires students to work as ResNet Consultants, who will help students living in UK Campus Housing connect to the Internet. For more information about the Resnet program, call (859) 323-4948.

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Icon:  Dollar SignI've received a scholarship, but do not know if I need to pay my housing and dining fees directly or if the monies from my scholarship will be forwarded. Please advise me.

All scholarships may be awarded to the recipient differently. However, most pay individual departments first and then issue a check for the rest of the amount to the student.

We recommend that you contact the office that is awarding the scholarship to work out all details before moving on campus.

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Icon:  QuestionYou've answered a lot of questions, but what happens if I get home and think of something I forgot to ask?

Ask us any time. We're here to help and we want your college experience to be the best it can be. Living on campus is the smart choice. We believe students who live on campus tend to do better academically, graduate sooner and make more friends! Feel free to contact us anytime.

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