Welcome to UK101– Academic Orientation
“UK101 opens doors that might otherwise stay closed”
– First–year student enrolled in UK101
UK101 is a one–credit–hour‚ pass–fail‚ ten-week course designed to introduce first-year students to the intellectual life of the University and to help them:
- Articulate the purpose and nature of a college education at a research university.
- Articulate UK’s expectations of its students.
- Describe the University’s mission, history, and traditions.
- Acquire and refine skills for achieving academic success such as study strategies and information literacy.
- Identify and use campus resources.
- Reflect on personal and social issues (e.g., alcohol, diversity) that first-year students often face in a college environment.
- Involve students in the total life of the University of Kentucky.
- Form beneficial relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
A number of semester–long‚ three–credit–hour‚ pass–fail UK101 sections are also offered. For example, several sections are designated for students with undeclared majors. There is a strong emphasis on career exploration in these specialized classes.
If you are interested in UK101‚ please indicate this interest to the advisor at your advising conference. Enrollment is limited. If your preferred section of UK101 is closed‚ remember that spaces usually become available during the add/drop period. For more information‚ please talk with your academic advisor or call the Dean of Students Office at (859) 257–6597.
new student and parent programs . university of kentucky . 518 patterson office tower . lexington‚ ky . 40506–0027 . (859) 257–6597 . fax (859) 323–1525