Advising
Academic advising is vital part of your academic career, as well as being an integral part of registration.
Undergraduate students who enter the University during a summer session talk with an advisor at an Advising Conference.
Graduate students need to contact the Graduate School concerning advising.
Continuing students who attend a summer session may continue to use the advisor they had during the spring semester.
Advising Conference Office
Room 100 Funkhouser Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
Phone: (859) 257-3256
FAX: (859) 257-3823
E-mail: advconf@uky.edu
Your academic advisor is there to help guide you through your program. Throughout the summer and the rest of the school year you should call on your advisor when you have a question or concern.
It is a good idea to get in touch with your advisor before the end of a summer session and plan for the next term. To assure that you will have ample time to work out your schedule, make an appointment with your advisor as early as possible.
If you do not know who your advisor is, call the University of Kentucky Summer School at (859) 257-3382 or 257-8126 for a referral to the appropriate college.
New Undergraduate students register at the opening of the term during the Advising Conference. At this time, new students receive a general orientation to University student services, see an advisor and go to a registration site where they receive a confirmed schedule. Students must have their registration worksheets signed by their advisor prior to registration.
Generally, it is not mandatory for transient (visiting) students to attend an advising conference. See page 25 of the Summer School Book for further information.
For additional information, please call (859) 257-3256.
Summer I 2010
| Conference Dates | Which Students? | Alternate Date Options |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 10, 2010 | Freshmen and Transfer | Late Registration May 11 - 12, 2010 Room 100 - Funkhouser Bldg. |
| Readmitted |
Summer II 2010
| Conference Dates | Which Students? | Alternate Date Options |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | Freshman and Transfer | Late Registration June 10 - 11, 2010 Room 100 - Funkhouser Bldg. |
| Readmitted |
What Is My Conference Date?
Advising Conferences are for admitted students only. To set up your Advising Conference, please follow the directions below. Advising Conferences are term and major specific.
Click here (PDF) for instructions on activating your computing account.
Advising Conference Office
Room 100 Funkhouser Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
Phone: (859) 257-3256
FAX: (859) 257-3823
E-mail: advconf@uky.edu
Math Placement Exams
Math Placement Exams are now mandatory at UK for all new students unless they have a 27 ACT math subscore or a 620 SAT math subscore on file at UK (All students in the College of Engineering are required to take the Math Placement Exam). The exam consists of 20 multiple choice questions, and you have 45 minutes to complete it. The exam scores will be used in conjunction with your ACT, SAT, AP, and IB Math scores to determine which level of Math you should take. Click here (PDF) for more information regarding the Math Placement Exams.
If You Wish to Change Your Major
If you wish to change your major, you must do so prior to your Summer Advising Conference. The conferences do have a maximum capacity for each college and therefore major changes are restricted at the conference and if you choose to change, you may be instructed to return for a later conference. To change your major, please send an email to advconf@uky.edu with your full name, student ID number, birthday and new major request. Your request will be reviewed by your UK Admissions Officer and they will be in contact regarding if the change was successful. To research the different majors that UK offers, please see this page.
General Registration Information
UK Registration Office
Help Line: (859) 257-7173
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Overnight Accommodations / Hotels
If you are planning to stay overnight in a local hotel, we strongly recommend that you make your hotel reservations as early as possible. There are many events scheduled in Lexington and hotel availability may be limited. The following is provided for your convenience: Local Hotels, Airport, Taxicab.