Welcome Home Veterans
Be sure to note your veteran status on your Application for Admission. The application fee is waived for our veterans.
The University of Kentucky is extremely proud of its long standing relationship with the men and women in uniform that bravely serve this country. From its founding as a Land Grant University in 1865, charged with teaching agriculture, mechanics, and military tactics, to its continuing production of leaders for the Army and Air Force through the Reserve Officer Training Corps, UK has consistently contributed to the defense of freedom. It has also consistently honored its veterans through such notable campus landmarks as the iconic Memorial Hall and Memorial Coliseum.
The Veterans Resource Center was established to continue that tradition of support by providing UK's military and veteran populations with the service and assistance they deserve. Our goal is to ensure that your transition to college is as smooth as possible. Whether you are entering college for the first time, transferring from another school, or returning after a deployment, the Wildcat community welcomes you home.
The Veterans Resource Center is located in 124 Funkhouser Building across the hall from the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
The Veterans Resource Team is made up of dedicated professionals who have an interest in your success. The Team is comprised of professionals from several departments across campus, all with the common goal of helping our veterans accomplish their academic mission.
In addition, UK has two student organizations dedicated to the service of our active military and veteran populations:
- The University of Kentucky Military Veterans of America (UKMVA) is comprised of student veterans dedicated to the recruitment, education, and support of all veterans attending the University.
- Honoring Our Military Everywhere (HOME) is a student organization that supports our troops both at home and abroad.
Current Events
Benefits Update: A Message on VA Benefits from the Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits (PDF)
Veterans Appreciation Week: In recognition of Veterans Appreciation Week, the UKMVA and VRC will be hosting a special week-long screening of the award winning documentary, "The Way We Get By" in Worsham Theather.
There will be a special VIP screening at Memorial Hall on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at questions@ukmva.org or phone (859) 257-1148.
- Show Times at Worsham Theater
Monday, November 9 — 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 — 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 — 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 12 — 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 13 — 11:00 a.m.
The University of Kentucky also proudly hosts two stellar Reserve Officer Training programs that continue to produce quality leadership for the Army and Air Force.
WARNING: Some Web sites to which these materials provide links for the convenience of users are not managed by the UK's Veterans Resource Center. The UK's Veterans Resource Center does not review, control, or take responsibility for the contents of those sites.