Student Affairs In order to enhance the academic mission, the Division of Student Affairs collaborates with the University and beyond to create a supportive and challenging environment that provides opportunities for student learning, engagement, and success. Through the provision of high quality programs, services, and facilities, the Division promotes student development and lifelong discovery, celebrates differences, and promotes global citizenship.
The Division of Student Affairs Campus Recreation Counseling Center Dean of Students Office Disability Resource Center Fraternity & Sorority Affairs New Student & Family Programs Off-campus Student Services Residence Life Student Center Student Conduct Student Involvement Student Media Community of Concern Wellness Initiatives for Student Empowerment Violence Intervention & Prevention Center
JOIN the community
UK 101/201 Academic Orientation Course UK 101 for freshmen UK 201 for transfers Register at see blue. U– talk to your advisor! Learn how to succeed at UK Small class setting Connect with other new students Get to know your instructor and an upperclass student who serves as a peer instructor
K Book New student handbook Written for students by students Receive a free copy at move-in for on-campus students (by mail for off- campus students) Tons of insider tips for success!
Common Reading Experience Receive a free copy at see blue. U Read the book and complete an assignment Use in many classes, including UK 101/201 Participate in related programs/events starting at K Week
EXPAND your community
K Week Why everyone is going: Meet people Get tips for academic success Get free food and tons of free stuff Learn your way around campus before classes start Have fun! August 19 – 27, 2016 Second step in UK’s orientation process Nine days with tons of amazing events
K Teams When you arrive on campus in August, you’ll join a small orientation group led by an upperclass student leader. Meet other new students Attend K Week events together Tour campus together Eat meals together
K Week Key Events New Student Induction Ceremony K Team Meetings Big Blue U College Meetings We Are UK UK FUSION Campus Ruckus Academic and Information Sessions Lex-Mart Business Fair ….and many more!
Student Organizations getinvolved.uky.edu More than 500 to choose from… Academic Arts Club Sports Greek Life Media Multicultural Political Religious Service
TAKE CARE of yourself
Campus Recreation Work out at the Johnson Center – Intramurals – Club Sports
Counseling Center Anxiety reduction Relaxation Stress management Individual and group therapy Yoga Decision-making Social confidence Relationships Homesickness Depression
Disability Resource Center Assistance for students with… Physical disabilities Learning and psychological disorders ADHD Chronic health conditions Temporary disabilities
AlcoholEdu & Haven Mandatory online lessons on substance responsibility and violence prevention Access both programs July 18 Part I must be completed by August 15 Part II must be completed by October 17 Check your UK this summer for more info!
Checklist Register for UK 101 or 201. Check out getinvolved.uky.edu. Read Orphan Train, and be sure to complete the QLC assignment before you return to campus in August. Complete AlcoholEdu and Haven Part I by August 15. Check your UK weekly. Go to K Week August 19 – 27.